The Orlando Magic (40-40) will visit the Indiana Pacers (49-31) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Pacers are 3.5-point favorites over the Magic on the spread (Pacers -3.5), with the over/under set at 212.5 total points. Indiana is a -160 favorite to win outright, while Orlando is +135 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Magic vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, April 11.
Magic vs Pacers Prediction, Picks
My Pacers vs. Magic best bet is on Orlando to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Magic +3.5
Magic vs Pacers Betting Odds
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 212.5 -110 / -110 | +135 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 212.5 -110 / -110 | -160 |
- Magic vs. Pacers spread: Pacers -3.5
- Magic vs. Pacers over/under: 212.5 total points
- Magic vs. Pacers moneyline: Magic +135, Pacers -160
- Magic vs. Pacers best bet:Magic +3.5 (-110)
Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers NBA Friday Preview
The Pacers have locked the fourth seed, but still can get to the third if the Knicks lose out, so they have something to play for.
The Magic have locked the 7th seed and can’t climb any higher, which is why so many of the Magic players are on the injury report. Don’t expect Orlando’s starters to play.
Which is why I love the Magic in this spot. Sigh.
Indiana is 9-13 (41%) ATS this season against teams under .500 at home, and 5-10-1 ATS when favored by six points or more vs. those teams. Indiana’s just not a good team at getting up for bad matchups.
Here’s the thing though, the Magic sneakily have some depth. Goga Bitazde, Anthony Black, Caleb Houstan, Cole Anthony are all having really good seasons, and they’re not on the injury report. Orlando’s defense is good because it’s coached at a high level systemically.
Indiana has more to play for, but not much more. By the time this game hits halftime, New York may be up double-digits on the Cavs, who will likely rest everyone. If that’s the case, Indiana doesn’t have any motivation to push, either, as New York will clinch the third-seed with a win.
Orlando is the No. 1 team at preventing three-pointers this season, and there’s no one resting who makes a big impact on that. I’ll take Aaron Nesmith under 1.5 made threes and combine it with the Magic +3.5 for a potential payout of +260 on a same game parlay.
Magic vs Pacers Betting Prediction
- Magic +3.5 (-110)
Magic vs Pacers Parlay Picks
- Aaron Nesmith Under 1.5 Three-Pointers Made
- Magic +3.5
Parlay Payout: +260
Pacers vs. Magic Betting Trends
