Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 11/27/2014
Friday, November 28, 2014 at 8:00 PM
Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
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The Orlando Magic, who are 4-6 away from home this year, will be going up against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Last season, the Pacers won three out of their four games against the Magic.
The Magic lost their third game in a row on Wednesday night when they Golden State Warriors beat them 111-96 in Orlando. Their defense just couldn't stop the Warriors' shooters in that loss, allowing them to shoot 51.8 percent from the field.
Through 17 games, the Magic have only scored just over 95 points per game while giving up over 100 points per game to their opponents. Center Nikola Vucevic has been playing like an All-Star so far this year by averaging 18.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and nearly a block per game.
In their last game, the Pacers couldn't handle the hot-shooting San Antonio Spurs and ended up losing 106-100 on the road. In that loss, they made 47.6 percent of their three-pointers, but the Spurs countered by making 55.4 percent of their field goal attempts.
The Pacers have struggled on offense this season, but they are currently in the top five in both rebounding and points allowed per game. Center Roy Hibbert has been their best player through 15 games by averaging 13.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game. Point guard Donald Sloan has averaged 12.7 points and a team-high 4.9 assists per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Trends
Orlando Magic are 9-8-0 Against the Spread
Orlando Magic are 10-7-0 against the Over/Under
Indiana Pacers Betting Trends
Indiana Pacers are 9-5-1 Against the Spread
Indiana Pacers are 9-6-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Orlando Magic
11/16/14 F Aaron Gordon Foot out indefinitely
11/13/14 G Devyn Marble Shoulder out indefinitely
Indiana Pacers
11/27/14 F David West Ankle is upgraded to "?" Friday vs. Orlando
11/26/14 C Roy Hibbert Ankle "?" Friday vs. Orlando
10/29/14 G George Hill Knee out indefinitely
10/28/14 G C.J. Watson Foot expected to miss 2-3 weeks
08/02/14 F Paul George Leg out for season
Josh's Pick: Take Indiana
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