The Indiana Pacers will try to snap a massive losing streak when they visit the Orlando Magic on Sunday, afternoon. Indiana enters this one having dropped 11 consecutive games and sitting with the worst record in the NBA at 6-29. Meanwhile, the Magic are comfortably above .500 at 19-16 and looking to improve their position in the Eastern Conference standings. Here, I break down this Eastern Conference matchup and bring you my Pacers vs Magic prediction for Sunday’s game.
Our Pacers vs Magic Pick
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| Confidence: | 4/5 |
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic
- Date & Time: Sunday, January 4, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
Indiana has struggled mightily this season, losing 11 straight and ranking at the bottom of the league. The Pacers have been beset by long-term absences, including Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), Obi Toppin (foot), Bennedict Mathurin (thumb), and Isaiah Jackson (concussion). That has left Pascal Siakam as the centerpiece of a depleted roster for most of the season. The Indiana offense has sputtered and defensive consistency has been lacking.
Orlando has been solid at home with an 11-5 record at Kia Center. The Magic are in a comfortable position in the Eastern Conference play-in picture and could move into the top six in the East after today’s games are completed. They are slightly underperforming with a 4-6 record in the last 10 games, but the Magic still possess size and scoring balance to control this game if they execute.
Injuries are impacting the Magic as well as the Pacers. Guard Jalen Suggs has been ruled out indefinitely with a knee contusion, and forward Franz Wagner is sidelined with an ankle issue, hurting Orlando’s starting lineup. Moritz Wagner is also out, making Tyus Jones and Paolo Banchero more critical to the Magic’s success. Banchero has been a consistent offensive threat and is expected to shoulder a large scoring load in this one.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- These teams met recently on December 31, with the Magic defeating the Pacers 112-110 in a closely contested battle in Indianapolis.
- Indiana is 17-18 against the spread so far this season.
- Orlando enters this game with a 14-21 record against the spread for the year.
- The Magic have gone over the total 18 times in 35 games.
- The under is 21-14 in games involving the Pacers so far this season.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | |
| Pascal Siakam | |
| Tyus Jones |
Pacers vs Magic Model Projection
Final Thoughts
