The NBA's New Year's Day kicks off with an Eastern Conference matchup, as the Indiana Pacers host the Orlando Magic. The Pacers, struggling with a 6-27 record, find themselves at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, currently riding a nine-game losing streak. Key players like Haliburton are out for the season, with Toppin and Jackson also sidelined. Siakam is left to carry the offensive load. The Orlando Magic, with an 18-15 record, hold the sixth position in the Eastern Conference. Despite injuries to key players such as the Wagner brothers and Suggs, Paolo Banchero's all-around performance, averaging 22.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, remains crucial to the team's success. Recommendation: Over