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Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Stats

Date: Mon 22 Mar 2027
Tip-off: 23:00
Scheduled
Position#20
Record4-7
FormLLLWW
Points / game108.5
Allowed / game114.0
vs
Form · last 5 games
5.2/10
Around normal
3.9/10
Below normal
Position#22
Record4-8
FormLWLLW
Points / game111.6
Allowed / game114.0
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Indiana Pacers
22 Mar 2027
ORL v IND
upcoming
04 Mar 2027
ORL v IND
upcoming
23 Mar 2026
ORL126
IND128
04 Jan 2026
ORL135
IND127
13 Nov 2024
ORL94
IND90
28 Oct 2024
ORL119
IND115
10 Mar 2024
ORL97
IND111
25 Feb 2023
ORL108
IND121
25 Jan 2023
ORL126
IND120
02 Mar 2022
ORL114
IND122
28 Feb 2022
ORL119
IND103
25 Apr 2021
ORL112
IND131
09 Apr 2021
ORL106
IND111
10 Nov 2019
ORL102
IND109
31 Jan 2019
ORL107
IND100
07 Dec 2018
ORL90
IND112
20 Nov 2017
ORL97
IND105
08 Apr 2017
ORL112
IND127
01 Feb 2017
ORL88
IND98
21 Feb 2016
ORL102
IND105
06 Jan 2016
ORL86
IND95
25 Jan 2015
ORL99
IND106
16 Apr 2014
ORL86
IND101
09 Feb 2014
ORL93
IND92
08 Mar 2013
ORL86
IND115
16 Jan 2013
ORL97
IND86
05 May 2012
ORL99
IND101
02 May 2012
ORL74
IND97
11 Mar 2012
ORL107
IND94
29 Jan 2012
ORL85
IND106
13 Apr 2011
ORL92
IND74
20 Jan 2010
ORL109
IND98
14 Dec 2009
ORL106
IND98
27 Jan 2009
ORL135
IND111
29 Nov 2008
ORL110
IND96
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Indiana Pacers win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#6
L
93-115
93
115
-22
83avg 104
H23/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#15
W
111-102
111
102
+9
108avg 104
A25/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
L
99-129
99
129
-30
86avg 104
A28/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
W
121-114
121
114
+7
120avg 104
A30/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#2
L
97-108
97
108
-11
91avg 104
H01/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
94-103
94
103
-9
84avg 104
H03/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#19
L
104-117
104
117
-13
102avg 104
A06/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#9
L
119-126 OT
119
126
-7
104avg 104
A08/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#28
W
107-100
107
100
+7
98avg 104
A11/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#29
W
123-108
123
108
+15
116avg 104
A12/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-26
25-31
15-29
33-29
21-28
27-24
23-23
40-27
25-32
28-37
23-34
23-26
31-27
33-28
31-33
26-26
23-24
27-31
24-22
23-31
33-28
26-32
9-19
26-24
26-33
25-30
22-33
31-21
19-31
22-26
37-20
32-33
34-27
23-25
27-24
23-24
29-34
37-25
19-28
38-21
219.0Avg total
106.8Scored
112.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)108.5114.0222.5-5.536%
Season at home (4)102.2114.5216.8-12.20%
Season away (7)112.0113.7225.7-1.757%
Last 10 (10)106.8112.2219.0-5.440%
Last 5 (5)109.4110.8220.2-1.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)105.0110.2215.2-5.238%
vs Similar ◀ (8)106.4114.9221.2-8.538%
vs Weaker (6)121.3110.5231.8+10.8100%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
136-109
136
109
+27
138avg 107
A25/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
L
102-110
102
110
-8
90avg 107
A27/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
109-114
109
114
-5
104avg 107
H28/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
125-145
125
145
-20
115avg 107
A31/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
90-98
90
98
-8
82avg 107
H01/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#14
L
104-108
104
108
-4
75avg 107
H03/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
107-103
107
103
+4
98avg 107
A05/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#13
L
102-114
102
114
-12
97avg 107
H07/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
122-125
122
125
-3
117avg 107
A10/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
114-101
114
101
+13
110avg 107
H12/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-26
41-30
37-24
34-29
29-31
32-19
24-34
17-26
25-25
27-37
36-13
21-39
42-36
19-32
27-35
37-42
19-20
21-23
22-28
28-27
29-37
27-31
23-19
25-21
32-24
22-28
26-30
27-21
19-27
22-37
37-26
24-24
31-26
35-30
27-34
29-35
26-25
29-25
22-27
37-24
223.8Avg total
111.1Scored
112.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)111.6114.0225.6-2.433%
Season at home (6)104.0109.3213.3-5.317%
Season away (6)119.2118.7237.8+0.550%
Last 10 (10)111.1112.7223.8-1.630%
Last 5 (5)109.8110.2220.0-0.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (18)112.6121.2233.8-8.617%
vs Similar ◀ (10)117.6114.9232.5+2.740%
vs Weaker (2)112.5115.0227.5-2.550%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: -3.5-3.5Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +3.3+3.3Q4: -0.9-0.9
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: -3.5-3.5Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +3.3+3.3Q4: -0.9-0.9
Orlando MagicIndiana Pacers
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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#6
L
45-57
45
57
-12
H23/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#15
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A25/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
L
53-69
53
69
-16
A28/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
W
64-55
64
55
+9
A30/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#2
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H01/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H03/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#19
L
51-63
51
63
-12
A06/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#9
L
41-57
41
57
-16
A08/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#28
W
57-52
57
52
+5
A11/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#29
W
66-59
66
59
+7
A12/11
NBA
111.3Avg total
53.4Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.256.7113.9+0.550%-
Last 30 at home (13)60.055.4115.4+4.662%-
Last 30 away (17)55.157.8112.8-2.741%-
Last 10 (10)53.457.9111.3-4.530%-
Last 5 (5)54.858.2113.0-3.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)54.955.7110.6-0.844%-
vs Similar ◀ (8)57.958.8116.6-0.938%-
vs Weaker (6)62.556.8119.3+5.783%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
65-56
65
56
+9
A25/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
61-50
61
50
+11
A27/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
52-62
52
62
-10
H28/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
61-68
61
68
-7
A31/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
40-43
40
43
-3
H01/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#14
L
56-68
56
68
-12
H03/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A05/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#13
L
41-64
41
64
-23
H07/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
66-56
66
56
+10
A10/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
55-50
55
50
+5
H12/11
NBA
112.0Avg total
55.1Scored
56.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.961.6119.5-3.740%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.764.5119.2-9.920%-
Last 30 away (15)61.158.7119.9+2.460%-
Last 10 (10)55.156.9112.0-1.850%-
Last 5 (5)54.458.0112.4-3.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (18)57.665.7123.3-8.228%-
vs Similar ◀ (10)58.455.0113.4+3.460%-
vs Weaker (2)58.558.0116.5+0.550%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 103.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.2 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.6 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.1 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.923.6
52.6%
54.0%47.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.313.2
32.8%
35.1%39.6
🏀 Free throws23.217.1
73.7%
77.1%17.1
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 111.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.9 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.9 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.328.1
57.0%
54.0%56.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.412.3
32.9%
35.1%36.9
🏀 Free throws23.817.9
75.2%
77.1%17.9
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 22 Mar 2027 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWLLLLWLWL
Indiana Pacers
WLLWLLLLLW
#20
League position
#22
-8.1
Net rating
-0.5
104.5
Offensive rating
107.8
112.6
Defensive rating
108.3
50.9%
Effective FG%
53.7%
54.2%
Opp. effective FG%
51.8%
15.7%
Turnover %
13.5%
25.9%
Off. rebound %
24.3%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.27
32.8%
3-point %
32.9%
67.4%
Assist %
70.3%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence104.5 · 107.8Defence112.6 · 108.3Shooting50.9% · 53.7%3-point %32.8% · 32.9%Ball care15.7% · 13.5%Off. rebounds25.9% · 24.3%Free throws0.27 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)40% · 30%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Indiana Pacers
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
7
Orlando Magic wins
3
Indiana Pacers wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/11/26AUtah Jazz123-108
11/11/26ASacramento Kings107-100
08/11/26AGolden State Warriors119-126 OT
06/11/26APhoenix Suns104-117
03/11/26HWashington Wizards94-103
01/11/26HBoston Celtics97-108
30/10/26AToronto Raptors121-114
28/10/26AToronto Raptors99-129
25/10/26ANew York Knicks111-102
23/10/26HMinnesota Timberwolves93-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/11/26HWashington Wizards114-101
10/11/26ADallas Mavericks122-125
07/11/26HDenver Nuggets102-114
05/11/26AMemphis Grizzlies107-103
03/11/26HAtlanta Hawks104-108
01/11/26HBrooklyn Nets90-98
31/10/26AMiami Heat125-145
28/10/26HPhiladelphia 76ers109-114
27/10/26AMilwaukee Bucks102-110
25/10/26ABrooklyn Nets136-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW36%
HomeLLLL0%
AwayWLLWW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1147
Win %36%0%57%
Points / game108.5102.2112.0
Allowed / game114.0114.5113.7
Point differential-5.5-12.2-1.7
Avg total222.5216.8225.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%0%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %9%0%14%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW33%
HomeLLLLW17%
AwayWLLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1266
Win %33%17%50%
Points / game111.6104.0119.2
Allowed / game114.0109.3118.7
Point differential-2.4-5.3+0.5
Avg total225.6213.3237.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%17%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (5)0% (2)67% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
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 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%122.2114.2+7.9
2 Boston Celtics1210283%114.2103.1+11.2
3 San Antonio Spurs1210283%119.2108.0+11.2
4 Houston Rockets129375%115.4106.5+8.9
5 Philadelphia 76ers129375%110.2109.2+1.0
6 Minnesota Timberwolves118373%118.1107.0+11.1
7 Portland Trail Blazers118373%119.5112.3+7.3
8 Detroit Pistons107370%112.7104.6+8.1
9 Golden State Warriors128467%119.3111.5+7.8
10 Oklahoma City Thunder128467%111.1106.9+4.2
11 Memphis Grizzlies117464%117.9111.9+6.0
12 Dallas Mavericks117464%114.9110.3+4.6
13 Denver Nuggets106460%114.5113.3+1.2
14 Atlanta Hawks127558%118.2116.2+2.1
15 New York Knicks116555%110.3103.5+6.8
16 Cleveland Cavaliers126650%116.4114.3+2.1
17 Toronto Raptors115645%114.5111.9+2.5
18 Miami Heat115645%115.7120.0-4.3
19 Phoenix Suns104640%112.8118.1-5.3
20 Orlando Magic114736%108.5114.0-5.5
21 Charlotte Hornets114736%98.8110.4-11.5
22 Indiana Pacers124833%111.6114.0-2.4
23 Washington Wizards124833%107.5113.4-5.9
24 New Orleans Pelicans124833%116.9124.2-7.3
25 Brooklyn Nets113827%110.2115.3-5.1
26 Los Angeles Clippers102820%112.2118.1-5.9
27 Chicago Bulls101910%113.3128.8-15.5
28 Sacramento Kings111109%108.3121.0-12.7
29 Utah Jazz121118%106.6118.1-11.5
30 Milwaukee Bucks121118%106.8121.3-14.6
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.
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