Pacers vs. Magic Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 31

Pacers vs. Magic Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
• Coverage: FDSIN and FDSFL

The Indiana Pacers (6-27) are underdogs (+4.5) in their attempt to end a nine-game losing streak when they host the Orlando Magic (18-15) at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The matchup airs on FDSIN and FDSFL. The point total for the matchup is set at 226.5.

Pacers vs. Magic Odds & Spread

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Pacers vs. Magic Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (57.8%)

Pacers vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Magic have covered the spread 14 times in 33 games with a set spread.
• In the Pacers' 33 games this season, they have 16 wins against the spread.
• This season, Magic games have hit the over 17 times.
• Pacers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 14 times in 33 opportunities (42.4%).
• Against the spread, Orlando has fared worse when playing at home, covering seven times in 17 home games, and seven times in 16 road games.
• The Magic have exceeded the total less often at home, hitting the over in eight of 17 home matchups (47.1%). In away games, they have hit the over in nine of 16 games (56.2%).
• Indiana's winning percentage against the spread at home is .529 (9-8-0). Away, it is .438 (7-9-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pacers' games have finished above the over/under at home (52.9%, nine of 17) than away (31.2%, five of 16).

Magic Leaders

• Desmond Bane averages 19.1 points, 4.5 boards and 4.5 assists, shooting 44.5% from the field and 34.5% from downtown, with 1.7 made treys per contest.
• Anthony Black is averaging 15.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Paolo Banchero is averaging 19.9 points, 4.7 assists and 8.5 rebounds.
• Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
• Jalen Suggs averages 15.4 points, 3.7 boards and 4.8 assists, shooting 47.1% from the floor and 32.8% from downtown, with 2.0 made treys per game.

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam's numbers on the season are 23.4 points, 6.7 boards and 3.8 assists per contest. He is also sinking 47.9% of his shots from the field and 37.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 triples.
• Andrew Nembhard averages 17.1 points, 2.3 boards and 6.7 assists. He is also making 42.1% of his shots from the field and 35.4% from 3-point range, with 1.8 triples per contest.
• The Pacers are getting 8.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Jay Huff.
• The Pacers are getting 18.3 points, 5.5 boards and 2.1 assists per game from Bennedict Mathurin.
• Jarace Walker's numbers on the season are 9.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. He is draining 34.6% of his shots from the field and 31.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.4 treys.

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