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Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 31 Dec 2025
Tip-off: 20:00
Final 110-112
28-31 38-37 29-26 15-18
Position#29
Record6-27
FormLLLLL
Points / game110.1
Allowed / game119.4
vs
Position#13
Record17-14
FormLWLWL
Points / game116.6
Allowed / game114.8
USANBA· Gainbridge Fieldhouse
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Orlando Magic
01 Apr 2027
IND v ORL
upcoming
31 Dec 2026
IND v ORL
upcoming
31 Dec 2025
IND110
ORL112
11 Apr 2025
IND115
ORL129
06 Nov 2024
IND118
ORL111
23 Dec 2023
IND110
ORL117
19 Nov 2023
IND116
ORL128
21 Nov 2022
IND123
ORL102
19 Nov 2022
IND114
ORL113
02 Feb 2022
IND118
ORL119
22 Jan 2021
IND120
ORL118
04 Aug 2020
IND120
ORL109
11 Apr 2020
IND v ORL
upcoming
23 Nov 2019
IND111
ORL106
30 Mar 2019
IND116
ORL121
02 Mar 2019
IND112
ORL117
27 Jan 2018
IND114
ORL112
27 Nov 2017
IND121
ORL109
01 Jan 2017
IND117
ORL104
14 Nov 2016
IND88
ORL69
31 Mar 2016
IND94
ORL114
09 Nov 2015
IND97
ORL84
10 Mar 2015
IND118
ORL86
28 Nov 2014
IND98
ORL83
03 Feb 2014
IND98
ORL79
29 Oct 2013
IND97
ORL87
19 Mar 2013
IND95
ORL73
08 May 2012
IND105
ORL87
30 Apr 2012
IND93
ORL78
28 Apr 2012
IND77
ORL81
04 Feb 2012
IND81
ORL85
24 Jan 2012
IND83
ORL102
26 Jan 2011
IND96
ORL111
20 Nov 2010
IND86
ORL90
12 Apr 2010
IND98
ORL118
05 Jan 2010
IND97
ORL90
06 Feb 2009
IND107
ORL102
21 Nov 2008
IND98
ORL100
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
116-105
116
105
+11
108avg 107
H09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
105-115
105
115
-10
93avg 107
A13/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
L
89-108
89
108
-19
76avg 107
H14/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
113-114
113
114
-1
106avg 107
H19/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
109-128
109
128
-19
96avg 107
A21/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
95-103
95
103
-8
78avg 107
A23/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
94-111
94
111
-17
77avg 107
H24/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
122-140
122
140
-18
109avg 107
H27/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
116-142
116
142
-26
111avg 107
A28/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
119-126
119
126
-7
104avg 107
A30/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-23
31-28
26-37
24-17
31-34
27-29
32-27
15-25
32-31
15-27
19-23
23-27
36-25
26-34
30-27
21-28
27-44
22-20
30-34
30-30
35-26
26-17
21-31
13-29
20-26
24-33
24-27
26-25
39-28
22-47
30-36
31-29
28-29
32-30
34-39
22-44
25-30
23-36
30-39
41-21
227.0Avg total
107.8Scored
119.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)110.1119.4229.4-9.318%
Season at home (17)113.2118.3231.5-5.129%
Season away (16)106.7120.5227.2-13.86%
Last 10 (10)107.8119.2227.0-11.410%
Last 5 (5)109.2124.4233.6-15.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)109.6122.3231.9-12.711%
vs Similar (11)109.2112.0221.2-2.836%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
112-114
112
114
-2
101avg 99
H04/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
106-105
106
105
+1
92avg 99
H06/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
100-106
100
106
-6
86avg 99
A07/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
115-126
115
126
-11
108avg 99
A19/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
128-127 OT
128
127
+1
124avg 99
A21/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
97-120
97
120
-23
86avg 99
A23/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
110-106
110
106
+4
102avg 99
A24/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
105-120
105
120
-15
90avg 99
H27/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
127-126
127
126
+1
118avg 99
H28/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
106-107
106
107
-1
99avg 99
A30/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-31
20-27
30-28
33-28
30-28
27-32
30-19
19-26
31-35
24-19
18-28
27-24
32-25
22-43
31-31
30-27
36-38
29-22
32-22
21-36
30-26
27-32
26-31
14-31
25-21
38-29
26-30
21-26
28-38
20-19
29-39
28-24
23-31
25-31
36-31
43-33
29-18
36-36
29-30
12-23
226.3Avg total
110.6Scored
115.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)116.6114.8231.4+1.955%
Season at home (15)115.9112.9228.7+3.067%
Season away (16)117.4116.6233.9+0.844%
Last 10 (10)110.6115.7226.3-5.140%
Last 5 (5)109.0115.8224.8-6.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)117.6118.3235.9-0.842%
vs Similar (13)115.3112.9228.2+2.454%
vs Weaker ◀ (5)116.2109.8226.0+6.480%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +1.2+1.2Q1: +0.2+0.2Q2Q2: -5.3-5.3Q2: -2.2-2.2Q3Q3: -4.4-4.4Q3: -0.2-0.2Q4Q4: -2.9-2.9Q4: -3.0-3.0
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +1.2+1.2Q1: +0.2+0.2Q2Q2: -5.3-5.3Q2: -2.2-2.2Q3Q3: -4.4-4.4Q3: -0.2-0.2Q4Q4: -2.9-2.9Q4: -3.0-3.0
Indiana PacersOrlando Magic
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
66-51
66
51
+15
H09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
58-63
58
63
-5
A13/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
L
47-58
47
58
-11
H14/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
62-59
62
59
+3
H19/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
49-64
49
64
-15
A21/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
61-43
61
43
+18
A23/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
44-59
44
59
-15
H24/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
61-75
61
75
-14
H27/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
60-59
60
59
+1
A28/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
48-66
48
66
-18
A30/12
NBA
115.3Avg total
55.6Scored
59.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.059.5114.5-4.633%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.860.2117.1-3.438%-
Last 30 away (14)52.958.7111.6-5.929%-
Last 10 (10)55.659.7115.3-4.140%-
Last 5 (5)54.860.4115.2-5.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)54.361.0115.3-6.721%-
vs Similar (11)56.157.0113.1-0.955%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
49-58
49
58
-9
H04/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H06/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
55-54
55
54
+1
A07/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
54-68
54
68
-14
A19/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
65-60
65
60
+5
A21/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
57-58
57
58
-1
A23/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
63-50
63
50
+13
A24/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
48-57
48
57
-9
H27/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
48-62
48
62
-14
H28/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A30/12
NBA
114.2Avg total
56.1Scored
58.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.357.7117.0+1.550%-
Last 30 at home (14)55.956.2112.1-0.336%-
Last 30 away (16)62.259.1121.2+3.162%-
Last 10 (10)56.158.1114.2-2.040%-
Last 5 (5)56.256.2112.4+0.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)56.758.7115.3-2.042%-
vs Similar (13)61.757.6119.3+4.162%-
vs Weaker ◀ (5)59.255.8115.0+3.440%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 107.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.6 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.3 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.526.3
51.1%
54.8%52.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.512.5
33.3%
35.8%37.5
🏀 Free throws22.317.3
77.6%
78.1%17.3
They take 89.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 110.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.1 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.5 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.829.5
50.2%
54.8%59.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.910.7
32.5%
35.8%32.1
🏀 Free throws26.219.5
74.4%
78.1%19.5
They take 91.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 31 Dec 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
LLLLLLLLLW
Orlando Magic
LWLWLWLLWL
#29
League position
#13
-11.7
Net rating
-5.0
106.4
Offensive rating
109.0
118.0
Defensive rating
114.0
50.6%
Effective FG%
49.7%
56.4%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
12.9%
Turnover %
10.6%
22.9%
Off. rebound %
25.9%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.29
33.3%
3-point %
32.5%
64.2%
Assist %
65.2%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence106.4 · 109.0Defence118.0 · 114.0Shooting50.6% · 49.7%3-point %33.3% · 32.5%Ball care12.9% · 10.6%Off. rebounds22.9% · 25.9%Free throws0.25 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)10% · 40%
■ Indiana Pacers   ■ Orlando Magic
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
4
Indiana Pacers wins
6
Orlando Magic wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/12/25AHouston Rockets119-126
28/12/25AMiami Heat116-142
27/12/25HBoston Celtics122-140
24/12/25HMilwaukee Bucks94-111
23/12/25ABoston Celtics95-103
21/12/25ANew Orleans Pelicans109-128
19/12/25HNew York Knicks113-114
14/12/25HWashington Wizards89-108
13/12/25APhiladelphia 76ers105-115
09/12/25HSacramento Kings116-105
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/12/25AToronto Raptors106-107
28/12/25HDenver Nuggets127-126
27/12/25HCharlotte Hornets105-120
24/12/25APortland Trail Blazers110-106
23/12/25AGolden State Warriors97-120
21/12/25AUtah Jazz128-127 OT
19/12/25ADenver Nuggets115-126
07/12/25ANew York Knicks100-106
06/12/25HMiami Heat106-105
04/12/25HSan Antonio Spurs112-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL18%
HomeWLLLL29%
AwayLLLLL6%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331716
Win %18%29%6%
Points / game110.1113.2106.7
Allowed / game119.4118.3120.5
Point differential-9.3-5.1-13.8
Avg total229.4231.5227.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%12%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won25% (8)40% (5)0% (3)
Overtime %3%6%0%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL55%
HomeWLWLW67%
AwayLWLWL44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311516
Win %55%67%44%
Points / game116.6115.9117.4
Allowed / game114.8112.9116.6
Point differential+1.9+3.0+0.8
Avg total231.4228.7233.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%20%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (13)62% (8)60% (5)
Overtime %6%0%12%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder3127487%122.0108.4+13.6
2 Detroit Pistons3325876%119.1112.7+6.5
3 New York Knicks3021970%120.6114.3+6.3
4 San Antonio Spurs3021970%119.4113.6+5.8
5 Denver Nuggets32221069%125.7118.5+7.2
6 Houston Rockets30201067%120.5112.0+8.6
7 Los Angeles Lakers30201067%116.8116.8+0.0
8 Minnesota Timberwolves33211264%119.3114.2+5.0
9 Boston Celtics32201262%116.9110.8+6.2
10 Phoenix Suns31191261%116.0112.5+3.5
11 Toronto Raptors33201361%114.5112.6+2.0
12 Miami Heat32181456%121.4117.6+3.8
13 Orlando Magic31171455%116.6114.8+1.9
14 Philadelphia 76ers31171455%116.4116.3+0.1
15 Golden State Warriors34181653%115.6113.4+2.1
16 Cleveland Cavaliers34181653%119.4117.3+2.1
17 Chicago Bulls32151747%118.3122.4-4.2
18 Memphis Grizzlies33151845%115.9116.5-0.7
19 Atlanta Hawks34151944%119.1120.6-1.6
20 Milwaukee Bucks33141942%113.0115.9-2.9
21 Portland Trail Blazers33141942%116.8120.1-3.3
22 Utah Jazz32122038%120.4127.1-6.7
23 Dallas Mavericks34122235%113.7117.7-4.0
24 Los Angeles Clippers32112134%112.1114.0-1.9
25 Charlotte Hornets33112233%115.8118.9-3.2
26 Brooklyn Nets30102033%109.7113.9-4.2
27 Sacramento Kings3382524%111.0122.3-11.3
28 New Orleans Pelicans3482624%115.5122.8-7.3
29 Washington Wizards3172423%113.2125.0-11.9
30 Indiana Pacers3362718%110.1119.4-9.3
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana Pacers28382915110
Orlando Magic31372618112
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