Magic vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 11/7/2024

Gainbridge Fieldhouse will play host to a Wednesday night NBA clash between the Orlando Magic and the Indiana Pacers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Magic (3-5) are playing without injured F Paolo Banchero (oblique) and rank near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency. On Monday, Orlando shot a frigid 35 percent from the field and trailed by as many as 26 points during a 102-86 road loss against Oklahoma City. 

Orlando F Franz Wagner tallied a team-high 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting and pulled down four boards. Jalen Suggs added 19 points (6-13 FG) and six assists for the Magic, who missed an alarming 29 of 34 three-point attempts. 

The Indiana Pacers are coming off an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals and brought back the majority of their core players. The Pacers (3-4) rank ninth in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 118.4 points per contest. On Monday, Indiana assisted on 30 of 54 made field goals and shot a sizzling 57 percent overall during a 134-127 road victory against Dallas. 

Myles Turner led seven Indiana players in double figures with 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds. All-Star G Tyrese Haliburton contributed 25 points (10-16 FG) and 12 assists. Pascal Siakam added 23 points and six boards for the Pacers. 

Indiana G Aaron Nesmith is wearing a walking boot on this left foot and is expected to miss the next few games. The Magic have really fallen on hard times without their leading scorer, but the Pacers defense still has plenty of holes. Take the points. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 114-111.