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The struggling Indiana Pacers hit the road tonight to take on the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
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Desmond Bane has tormented Indy this season, and my Pacers vs. Magic predictions are eyeing him to show out here.
Read more in my NBA picks for Monday, March 23.
Pacers vs Magic prediction
Pacers vs Magic best bet: Desmond Bane Over 20.5 points (-120)
Desmond Bane is averaging 20.4 PPG across 70 appearances in his first season with the Orlando Magic. In March, he’s averaging exactly 21 points per night.
The guard has cashed the Over in four of his last seven appearances, and he has played better at home, averaging 22.5 PPG compared to 19.5 on the road. Most notably, he’s averaged 24.5 PPG against the Indiana Pacers this season, who are losers of 16 straight contests.
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Bane will have no issues delivering a big performance against an Indiana defense that ranks Bottom-4 in defensive efficiency.
Pacers vs Magic same-game parlay
Orlando is averaging 115.3 PPG, but it’s up against a Pacers team allowing a minimum of 127 points across their last four contests.
Also, in their last matchup in January, the Magic dropped 135 points. Indiana is hopeless defensively, and this is a prime opportunity for Orlando’s offense to find their best again.
Jalen Suggs is averaging 5.3 dimes this season, and he’s cashed the Over in four of his last six outings. He’s averaging 5.8 assists at home compared to 4.5 on the road.
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Pacers vs Magic SGP
Desmond Bane Over 20.5 points
Magic team total Over 122.5 points
Jalen Suggs Over 5.5 assists
Our “from downtown” SGP: I Put a Spell on You
Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 12 PPG across two meetings with the Pacers in 2025-26, and he’s hit the Over in points in four of his last five. Two of those contests have been at home. He just scored 13 on Saturday against the Lakers.
Paolo Banchero has cooked Indiana this season, averaging 28.5 points and 4.5 assists against them in two matchups. Banchero is averaging 24.3 points and 5.0 dimes this…
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