Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers

Orlando Magic take on Indiana Pacers on Saturday, November 19th, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in NBA Regular Season action. Magic are currently 5-11, sitting in 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings after their surprise 108-107 win over the Bulls in their last game. Pacers, on the other hand, are flying high this season. They have been the biggest surprise package this term, currently sitting in fifth place in the East with an 8-6 record. They are finally returning home after two successive games on the road, both of which they won.

This is the first of four successive home games for the Pacers, two of which are against Orlando. They have been magnificent this season. Initially, no one gave this roster a chance, but game-by-game they are restoring the faith of their supporters. Their most impressive facet this season has been their offense. They have one of the very best offenses in the entire NBA this season, ranking in the top five for most 3PM (14.8 pg), 3PA (39.9 pg), and points per game (116.6). One of their standout performers this season has been Tyrese Haliburton, who leads the side with a 20.5-10.2 double-double average.

Magic are in for a tough couple of matches. They have struggled to keep teams at bay who have regularly scored from the deep, net-ranking at rock-bottom for 3P allowed. They are also forcing the third-fewest turnovers per game, which means that if you keep the ball moving, more often than not, a scoring chance will be created against this lackluster Magic defense.

Where the offense is concerned, Orlando have been efficient from the field, but are not attempting even close to as many shots as they should be. The absence of Cole Anthony and Paolo Banchero has crippled the Magic offense.

Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Match Details

Fixture: Orlando Magic @ Indiana Pacers

Date & Time: Saturday, November 19, 7:00 p.m. EST

Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Injury Report

TEAM	PLAYER	INJURY	STATUS
Orlando Magic	Cole Anthony	Oblique	Out
Orlando Magic	Paolo Banchero	Ankle	Out
Indiana Pacers	Chris Duarte	Ankle	Out
Orlando Magic	Wendell Carter Jr.	Foot	Questionable
Indiana Pacers	Tyrese Haliburton	Ankle	Questionable

Both teams could have major absentees in this contest. Although Tyrese Haliburton is on the "highly likely to play" list, there's still a possibility he could miss out. Magic are of course without their two star prodigies, Anthony and Banchero, while rebounds leader Carter Jr. has also been deemed questionable.

Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS	SPREAD	TOTAL	MONEYLINE
Orlando Magic	+6.5 (-110)	Over 224 (-110)	+200
Indiana Pacers	-6.5 (-110)	Under 224 (-110)	-250

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Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Starting 5s

Orlando Magic: PG: Jalen Suggs SG: Franz Wagner SF: Chuma Okeke PF: Bol Bol C: Wendell Carter Jr. (GTD)

Indiana Pacers: PG: Tyrese Haliburton (GTD) SG: Andrew Nembhard SF: Buddy Hield PF: Jalen Smith C: Myles Turner

Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Prediction

This should be a very comfortable victory for the Pacers. They are in red-hot form, having won five of their last six games. They face an injury-riddled Magic side who pulled off a miracle against the Bulls which is extremely unlikely to occur again. Without their key players on the court, they look very beatable.