Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 4/11/25 NBA Picks

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic have been in great shape as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall, and they will be gunning for a fifth-straight victory after routing the Celtics in a 96-76 home win on Wednesday. Franz Wagner led the team with 23 points on nine of 17 shooting, Cole Anthony added 18 points off the bench, and Paolo Banchero chipped in with 15 points and six assists. As a team, the Magic shot just 40 percent from the field and 16 of 45 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Celtics in a tightly contested first half. Before they found their groove and dominated the second half by 47-35 to earn the massive win at home against a shorthanded Celtics lineup.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 12 of their last 14 games overall, and they will be aiming for a seventh-straight victory after outlasting the Cavaliers in a 114-112 home win last night. Tyrese Haliburton led the team with 23 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists; Aaron Nesmith added 22 points, and Jarace Walker chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Pacers shot 46 percent from the field and 14 of 41 from the 3-point line as they wrestled with the shorthanded Cavaliers. They looked to be in trouble when they trailed by five points in the fourth quarter, before they went on a decisive 13-2 run to snatch the game away in the final minutes. 

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Pacers have won each of their last 12 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Magic have lost each of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs following a home win.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last three games.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The Magic have won each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Pacers have lost three of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Magic.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Magic have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Pacers teams that held a winning record.

Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Magic are still keeping eyes on Cory Joseph, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr, and Paolo Banchero, who are all questionable, while the Pacers have ruled out Ben Sheppard and Isaiah Jackson once again. The Magic are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum after winning their fourth straight game, but that is nothing compared to the Pacers, who have quietly been one of the hottest teams in the league. The Magic lead the season series by 2-1, but the Pacers are in a groove right now, and they are relatively healthy, so I am sticking with the Pacers to get the win and cover at home in this one.