| MATCHUP | Indiana Pacers | Orlando Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-30 | 20-16 |
| Where | Kia Center, Orlando, FL | |
| When | Sunday, January 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN FL | |
The Indiana Pacers and the Orlando Magic duke it out at the Kia Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers have been in a major slump, as they’ve lost 13 of their last 15 games overall. They will be hoping to put a halt to an 11-game losing streak after getting beaten by the Spurs in a 123-113 loss on Friday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Andrew Nembhard added 19 points with six assists on seven of 10 shooting while Micah Potter chipped in with 16 points.
As a team, the Pacers shot 51 percent from the field and 12 of 30 from the 3-point line as they couldn’t contain the Spurs early on. They were always fighting an uphill battle after allowing 41 points in the second quarter to fall behind by as many as 19 points.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in a rut as they’ve lost six of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back here after falling short to the Bulls in a 121-114 road defeat on Friday. Paolo Banchero led the team with 31 points, six rebounds and six assists, Anthony Black added 18 points with seven assists while Wendell Carter Jr chipped in with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
As a team, the Magic shot 50 percent from the field and 14 of 32 from the 3-point line as they poured in 36 points in the third quarter to take control of the contest after squandering an early 13-point lead. However, they couldn’t make their shots when it mattered most, scoring just 19 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Bulls off the hook.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 13 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won each of their last seven home games following a road loss.
- The Magic have covered the spread in five of their last six home games following a loss.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following a home loss.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Magic have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have won five of their last six games against the Magic following a home loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Kia Center following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last four games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Pacers’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Anthony Black ranks 4th in the league for fast break points (136) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (20.7), rebounds (8.4) and assists (4.7) per game this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Pascal Siakam is one of only five qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (23.5) and rebounds (6.7) per game this season.
- Andrew Nembhard is one of only eight players in the league to have recorded 16+ assists in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (28.5).
- This season, 19.2% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line – highest mark in the league.
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.5).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (27.2).
Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Pacers are still playing without Obi Toppin, Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson, while the Magic have ruled out Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs once again. The Pacers haven’t been able to buy a win over their last 11 games, but they might like their chances against this struggling Magic team who are banged up at the moment.
These teams last met on Wednesday, and it was the Magic who won by 112–110 thanks to Banchero who nailed the game winner with just 7.5 seconds left on the clock. The Magic open as favorites once again, but the Pacers were more than competitive on Wednesday, and I think they can cover the spread once again in a game they could win outright.