Magic vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 31

The Indiana Pacers (6-27) hope to snap a nine-game losing skid when hosting the Orlando Magic (18-15) on December 31, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Orlando is a 4.5-point favorite against Indiana when the Magic hit the court against the Pacers on Wednesday. The game's over/under is 226.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Magic-Pacers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Magic vs. Pacers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET
• Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
• TV: FDSIN and FDSFL
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Magic vs. Pacers Prediction

ATS Pick: Magic (- 4.5)
O/U Pick: Over (226.5)
Score Prediction: Magic 120 - Pacers 111

Magic vs. Pacers Betting Insights

• Out of 33 games thus far this season, the Magic have played 19 with more than 226.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under.
• The Pacers games have gone over 226.5 total points scored in 18 of 33 total matchups this season.
• These two teams average 226.9 points per game combined, 0.4 more than the over/under of 226.5.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 8.0 more points per game (234.5) than this game's total of 226.5 points.
• Orlando has won 14, or 60.9%, of the 23 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Indiana has been chosen as underdogs in 28 games this year and has walked away with the win four times (14.3%) in those games.
• Orlando has come out on top in three of its last four head-to-head meetings with Indiana.
• The teams are both 2-2 against the spread in those contests.

Magic Recent Trends

• The Magic have a 3-7 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Orlando and its opponents have combined to score an average of 230.7 points over its last 10 games, 4.2 more than the 226.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Magic are 14-19-0 this year.
• So far this season, Orlando has been installed as favorites by a 4.5-point margin or more 13 times and are 3-10 ATS in those games.
• The Magic have hit the over in 51.5% of their opportunities this year (17 times in 33 games with a set point total).
• The Magic score only 2.6 fewer points per game (116.8) than the Pacers allow (119.4).
• Orlando is 9-6 against the spread and 12-3 overall when scoring more than 119.4 points.
• This season, the Magic have a 46.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.8% lower than the 48.4% of shots the Pacers' opponents have hit.
• Against the spread, the Magic have fared worse when playing at home, covering seven times in 17 home games, and seven times in 16 road games.
• Orlando has hit the over on the total in a lower percentage of games at home (47.1%) than road games (56.2%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Magic have picked up the win in nine of 14 games when playing at home, good for a .643 winning percentage. They have won five of nine games on the road (.556) as a moneyline favorite.

Magic Recent Stats

Magic Leaders

• Desmond Bane puts up 19.1 points, 4.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per contest.
• Anthony Black puts up 15.5 points, 4.2 boards and 3.5 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Paolo Banchero posts 19.9 points, 8.5 boards and 4.7 assists per game, shooting 43.4% from the field.
• Wendell Carter Jr. averages 12.5 points, 2.0 assists and 7.5 boards.
• Jalen Suggs posts 15.4 points, 3.7 boards and 4.8 assists per contest, shooting 47.1% from the field and 32.8% from beyond the arc with 2.0 made treys per contest.

Magic Player Props

Pacers Recent Trends

• The Pacers have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 1-9 overall in their last 10 games.
• Indiana has averaged a total of 227.1 combined points in its last 10 games, 0.6 greater than this matchup's over/under of 226.5.
• The Pacers have played 33 games, with 16 wins against the spread.
• This year, Indiana has an against-the-spread record of 11-9 in its 20 games as an underdog of 4.5 points or more.
• The Pacers have gone over the point total 42.4% of the time this year (14 of 33 games with a set point total).
• The Pacers' 110.1 points per game are 5.0 fewer points than the 115.1 the Magic allow to opponents.
• When it scores more than 115.1 points, Indiana is 7-5 against the spread and 4-8 overall.
• The Pacers are shooting 43.5% from the field, 4.1% lower than the 47.6% the Magic's opponents have shot this season.
• The Pacers have performed better against the spread at home (9-8-0) than on the road (7-9-0) this season.
• Indiana's games have finished above the over/under 52.9% of the time at home (nine of 17), and 31.2% of the time on the road (five of 16).
• This season the Pacers are 2-2 at home when moneyline favorites (.500 winning percentage). On the road they are 0-1 (.000).

Pacers Recent Stats

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam generates 23.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game for the Pacers.
• The Pacers are receiving 17.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game from Andrew Nembhard this year.
• The Pacers are getting 8.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Jay Huff this season.
• The Pacers are receiving 18.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Bennedict Mathurin this year.
• The Pacers are getting 9.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Jarace Walker this year.

Pacers Player Props

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