The'2023 NBA Summer League'continues on Monday, July 10 with a showdown between the'Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic.
- Pacers vs Magic Game Info
- Pacers vs Magic Odds & Spr ead
- Pacers vs Magic Prediction & Pick
- Pacers vs Magic Best Bet
Pacers vs Magic Game Info
- Date:'Monday, July 10, 2023
- Time:'8:30 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Thomas & Mack Center — Las Vegas, Nevada
- Coverage:'NBA TV
The Pacers were given a scare in their Summer League opener but ultimately held on for the 91-83 victory over the Washington Wizar ds. Meanwhile, Kevon Harris' game-high 21 points weren't enough to help the Magic avoid an 89-78 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
Pacers vs Magic Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'IND: (-250) | ORL: (+198)
- Spread:'IND: -5.5 (-115) | ORL: +5.5 (-105)
- Total:'181.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
The Pacers enter this contest as favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 181. 5 points with both sides available at -110 odds.
Pacers vs Magic Prediction & Pick
The Pacers might be coming off a win, but they have room to improve. After holding a 20-point lead at halftime, they were outscored 54-40 by the Wizards in the second half. Furthermore, Indiana only shot 16% from three-point distance while also turning the ball over 21 times to Washington's 12.
The Magic also need more of a complete performance after getting outscored by 11 points after halftime in their loss. Having said that, Orlando's shooting splits (.400/.344/.733) weren't the worst and the team was also active on defense, generating 12 steal s. Still, the Magic getting outrebounded 47-29 left much to be desired.
Although this game could end up being closer than the spread implies, I'm taking the Pacers to win. Even if they struggle to shoot the ball again, they're the bigger team with superior rebounding skills. They'll at least be able to capitalize on some of their mistakes, whereas the Magic will have a tougher time doing so.
Expect a hard-fought game with Indiana coming out on top.
Final Score Prediction:'Pacers: 88 | Magic: 85
Pacers vs Mag ic Best Bet
I won't be surprised if this game features fewer than 181.5 total points when the final whistle blows. The Pacers and Magic demonstrated the inability to play a full 40 minutes in their latest outings, highlighted by both offenses declining as the games went on.
There isn't a lot of time for adjustments in Summer League, meaning I expect similar efforts this time around. Let's err on the side of caution by backing the Under for this game.