Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 31, 14:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Pacers

The Orlando Magic tip off against the Indiana Pacers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Magic Look Capable of Covering the Line

Our pick is that the Magic will gain the upper hand against the Pacers. This leads us to backing them against the spread at -115, with the -3.5 line offering lots of appeal.

Magic Won 129-115 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Orlando Magic were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 107-106 reverse against Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Paolo Banchero put on a huge performance, notching a triple-double featuring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.

Indiana Pacers have been defeated in their last nine games. On the road, they recently suffered a 126-119 loss against Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Pascal Siakam scored 23 points, with Aaron Nesmith putting up 14 and Bennedict Mathurin contributing 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic have claimed back-to-back victories over the Pacers. At Kia Center they won 94-90 before winning 129-115 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Magic have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

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Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Magic are averaging 112.5 points, 44.7 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 7.3 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.8 points and 47.6 rebounds per matchup.

Desmond Bane is averaging 20.9 points, with Anthony Black making 2.4 (38.1%) 3-pointers per game. Paolo Banchero averages 8.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists.

Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have won 1 and lost 9 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 107.8 points, 40.7 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field and 77.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 119.2 points and 49.1 rebounds.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.9 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard has an average of 7.3 assist and 1.8 (36.0%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic lineup: Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr..

Indiana Pacers lineup: Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, Johnny Furphy, Jay Huff, Pascal Siakam.

Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Magic at -3.5 could be the best wager to have on the spread. -115 is available and our pick would mean a solid victory for the favorites in this NBA matchup.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Key Magic vs Pacers stats:

The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 6 consecutive games.
The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 8 of their last 10 games.
The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 13 of their last 20 games.
The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 2 consecutive games against Magic.

Magic -3.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Black Over 19.5 Points -108

Anthony Black (Magic) has averaged 26 points in the past 5 games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -108 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Pascal Siakam Under 23.5 Points -102

Pascal Siakam (Pacers) has an average of 17.2 points in the past 5 home games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -102 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

Latest Pascal Siakam Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Magic -4.5

Totals Over 226.5

Player Points Anthony Black Over 18.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Magic -4.5, Over 226.5 and Anthony Black (Magic) to score Over 18.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic

120 - 112 Pacers logo

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For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on the Magic. Backing them to win 120-112 means you can land a potential monster return.

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Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Magic Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Orlando Magic have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 66% probability due to their -192 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Indiana Pacers, you will find +162 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 226.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 226.5, the odds are -114.

Whether you are wagering in-game or pre-game, the best NBA sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have lots of options.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Paolo Banchero Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to land the most baskets is Paolo Banchero. Odds of -118 can be found for him scoring Over 23.5 points and there is -114 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Anthony Black (Magic)

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Player Assists

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Jalen Suggs (Magic)

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Player Rebounds

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

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Micro Betting

There are some exciting basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Pacers Have Suffered Four Consecutive Home Defeats

The Pacers have taken four losses in a row at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They have a 3-7 record in their last 10 home games, posting 111.20 points per contest while yielding 115.70.

The Magic have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 115.40 points per contest and giving up 115.90.

The Magic defeated the Pacers 129-115 the last time they played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, both teams have notched five wins.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O225.5	U225.5
Indiana Pacers Home Stats		3-7	226.90	111.20	115.70	5	5
Orlando Magic Away Stats		4-6	231.30	115.40	115.90	5	5

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Magic

NBA: 30/12 Magic 106 Raptors107
NBA: 28/12 Nuggets 126 Magic127
NBA: 27/12 Hornets 120 Magic105
NBA: 24/12 Magic 110 Trail Blazers106
NBA: 23/12 Magic 97 Warriors120

Pacers

NBA: 30/12 Pacers 119 Rockets126
NBA: 28/12 Pacers 116 Heat142
NBA: 27/12 Celtics 140 Pacers122
NBA: 24/12 Bucks 111 Pacers94
NBA: 23/12 Pacers 95 Celtics103

Head to Head

Magic vs Pacers

NBA: 12/04 2025 Magic 129 Pacers 115
NBA: 14/11 2024 Pacers 90 Magic 94
NBA: 07/11 2024 Magic 111 Pacers 118
NBA: 29/10 2024 Pacers 115 Magic 119
NBA: 10/03 2024 Pacers 111 Magic 97
NBA: 24/12 2023 Magic 117 Pacers 110
NBA: 19/11 2023 Magic 128 Pacers 116
NBA: 26/02 2023 Pacers 121 Magic 108
NBA: 26/01 2023 Pacers 120 Magic 126
NBA: 22/11 2022 Magic 102 Pacers 123

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic Stats

Indiana Pacers Stats

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
-3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
+3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 230.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 231.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 225.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 225.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.50 pts and allowed 117.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.40 pts and allowed 115.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 227.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 226.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 225.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 225.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.80 pts and allowed 119.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 111.20 pts and allowed 115.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.40 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 19.50 (75%)
Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 31.90
Assists: 26.90
Blocks: 5.00
Steals: 7.30
Turnovers : 11.80
Personal Fouls: 22.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 21.30 (76.9%)
Rebounds: Total 45.5, Offensive 14.00, Defensive 31.50
Assists: 26.30
Blocks: 5.80
Steals: 8.30
Turnovers : 11.20
Personal Fouls: 21.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.50 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 17.30 (77.58%)
Rebounds: Total 40.7, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 29.80
Assists: 24.90
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 7.20
Turnovers : 12.90
Personal Fouls: 22.00

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.70 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 18.90 (77.46%)
Rebounds: Total 40.7, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 30.80
Assists: 23.20
Blocks: 5.90
Steals: 7.60
Turnovers : 12.30
Personal Fouls: 20.60

Team News

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Desmond Bane	33	33.74	631	150	19.1	4.5	1.7	4.5	0.5	0.8
Franz Wagner	24	33.38	545	88	22.7	3.7	1.5	6.1	0.4	1.2
Paolo Banchero	23	33.15	458	107	19.9	4.7	0.9	8.5	0.7	0.6

Wendell Carter Jr.	32	30.35	400	64	12.5	2.0	1.3	7.5	0.7	0.7
Anthony Black	33	29.71	510	114	15.5	3.5	1.5	4.2	0.6	1.3
Jalen Suggs	21	25.63	324	100	15.4	4.8	2.0	3.7	0.6	1.9
Tristan da Silva	29	23.49	283	33	9.8	1.1	1.6	3.9	0.2	0.7
Goga Bitadze	29	16.68	167	38	5.8	1.3	0.1	5.0	1.3	0.7
Tyus Jones	33	16.08	113	81	3.4	2.5	0.7	1.2	0.1	0.7
Jett Howard	23	10.83	111	19	4.8	0.8	1.0	1.3	0.1	0.2
Jase Richardson	22	10.72	113	29	5.1	1.3	0.6	1.5	0.0	0.3
Noah Penda	20	10.75	79	23	4.0	1.2	0.6	3.8	0.3	0.3
Jonathan Isaac	29	10.45	85	4	2.9	0.1	0.2	2.9	0.5	0.4
Jamal Cain	10	8.03	27	3	2.7	0.3	0.2	0.9	0.1	0.4
Orlando Robinson	4	6.2	7	3	1.8	0.8	0.3	1.0	-	0.3

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Pascal Siakam	32	33.79	749	123	23.4	3.8	1.8	6.7	0.4	1.3
Bennedict Mathurin	22	32.49	402	47	18.3	2.1	2.3	5.5	0.2	0.7
Andrew Nembhard	25	31.54	427	167	17.1	6.7	1.8	2.3	0.1	0.9

Aaron Nesmith	13	29.03	193	21	14.8	1.6	2.9	4.4	0.5	0.7
Obadiah Toppin	3	27.4	42	5	14.0	1.7	1.0	6.7	-	1.0
Ben Sheppard	22	24.95	143	43	6.5	2.0	1.1	4.1	0.1	0.6
Jarace Walker	33	24.14	297	63	9.0	1.9	1.4	4.5	0.4	0.6
Jay Huff	33	19.72	266	44	8.1	1.3	1.4	4.0	2.4	0.3
Ethan Thompson	13	19.46	69	23	5.3	1.8	1.2	2.1	0.3	0.5
Isaiah Jackson	29	18.26	212	24	7.3	0.8	-	5.9	0.8	0.7
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl	17	17.62	79	12	4.6	0.7	0.5	5.2	0.1	0.4
T.J. McConnell	21	16.74	206	95	9.8	4.5	0.3	2.5	0.2	1.1
Quenton Jackson	13	16.14	100	26	7.7	2.0	0.7	2.3	0.1	0.6
Johnny Furphy	15	15.03	72	5	4.8	0.3	0.6	2.7	-	0.5
James Wiseman	4	14.63	13	3	3.3	0.8	-	2.0	0.3	-
Cody Martin	4	13.8	7	2	1.8	0.5	-	3.5	0.5	1.0
Garrison Mathews	15	13.07	78	10	5.2	0.7	1.1	1.1	0.2	0.4
Mac McClung	3	11.3	19	1	6.3	0.3	0.7	1.3	0.3	1.7
Tony Bradley	27	10.82	114	14	4.2	0.5	-	2.6	0.1	0.1
Monte Morris	6	10.77	18	9	3.0	1.5	0.3	1.2	0.2	0.2
Taelon Peter	20	6.08	33	14	1.7	0.7	0.5	1.0	0.1	0.2
Kam Jones	5	5.92	15	3	3.0	0.6	0.2	0.6	-	0.6
Gabe McGlothan	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup

0 Bennedict Mathurin

2 Andrew Nembhard

12 Johnny Furphy

32 Jay Huff

43 Pascal Siakam

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

0 Anthony Black

3 Desmond Bane

4 Jalen Suggs

5 Paolo Banchero

34 Wendell Carter Jr.

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Magic 106-107 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Nuggets 126-127 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Hornets 120-105 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Magic 97-120 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Magic 128-127 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Magic 115-126 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

13 Dec NBA

Knicks 132-120 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

09 Dec NBA

Heat 108-117 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

07 Dec NBA

Magic 100-106 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Pacers 119-126 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Pacers 116-142 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Celtics 140-122 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Bucks 111-94 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Pacers 95-103 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Pacers 109-128 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Knicks 114-113 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Wizards 108-89 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Pacers 105-115 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

08 Dec NBA

Kings 105-116 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

W = Wins
L = Losses
PCT = Winning Percentage
PPG = Points Per Game
OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
DIFF = Average Point Differential
Home = Home Record
Road = Away Record
Div = Division Record
Conf = Conference Record
Last 10 = Record last 10 games
Strk = Current Streak

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