Magic vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 4/11/2025

The Friday NBA schedule will get started with a matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Magic (40-40) have reeled off four straight victories and have locked up seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, Orlando took advantage of a Boston squad resting their entire starting lineup to earn a convincing 96-76 home victory. 

Orlando F Franz Wagner led all scorers with 23 points on 9-for-17 shooting and pulled down eight boards. Cole Anthony contributed 18 points and eight rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench. Paolo Banchero added 15 points and six assists for the Magic, who improved to 22-19 at home. 

The Indiana Pacers are riding a six-game winning streak and have clinched no worse than the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers (48-31) rank sixth in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 117.3 points per contest. Last night, Indiana assisted on 28 of 43 made field goals and shot 46 percent overall during a 114-112 home victory versus Cleveland. 

Tyrese Haliburton led a balanced Indiana scoring attack with 23 points (8-16 FG) to go along with ten assists and eight rebounds. Aaron Nesmith chipped in 22 points (7-14 FG) and six boards. Jarace Walker scored 15 points in 15 minutes off the bench for the Pacers, who improved to 29-11 at home. 

With nothing to play for Orlando has listed starting forwards Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero as questionable for this game. The Pacers need to win their final two games and have the Knicks lose twice to jump up to the number three seed. Take a motivated Indiana squad to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 116-103.