The Indiana Pacers, currently 15th in the Eastern Conference with a 6-27 record, are on a nine-game losing streak, with a home record of 5-12. Their average points per game in the last 10 games is only 107.8, while allowing 119.2 points. The Orlando Magic, on the other hand, are 5th in the East with an 18-15 record. They have a recent record of 4-6 in their last 10 games and 7-9 on the road. Paolo Banchero had a triple-double in his last game, and Wendell Carter Jr. has been scoring over 19 points in recent games. The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton for the season due to injury, along with Andrew Nembhard and Obi Toppin; T.J. McConnell is likely to play. The Magic will be missing Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner; Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, and Jonathan Isaac are questionable. This impacts both their interior defense and outside shooting. The Pacers average 110.1 points per game, ranking 29th in the league, and allow 119.4 points. Their three-point percentage is only 33%, making them heavily reliant on Pascal Siakam's performance. The Magic average 116.8 points per game and concede 115.1 points. They have a strong interior game and good ball control. They can use double-teams to limit Siakam's offensive efficiency. The Magic have the upper hand in their previous encounters and aim to secure a top-six spot in the East. The Pacers, though eager to end their losing streak, face significant challenges due to their depleted roster. Prediction: Orlando Magic -3.5