The Orlando Magic finds themselves in a must-win situation as they trail the Indiana Pacers 2 games to 1. The Magic have played great defense, but have struggled on the offensive end. The Magic have been great at home if they lost their last home game this season. This spot has seen them beat the Lakers, Miami, and Phoenix, as well as going 8-3 straight-up. The Pacers had a breakout season, but playing on the road vs. a winning team they have struggled to a 7-9 straight-up record. The Pacers are just 7-18 ATS in a game following one in which they held their opponent to 75 points or less and are just 5-13 ATS on the road as a favorite of -5 to -10.5 in their last 18. The Magic have shown great resolve after losing by 10 or more as they are 35-15-1 ATS in their last 51 in the game that follows. Play Orlando on the moneyline. This series has been entirely played on the defensive end of the court as these teams have averaged just 167 points per game and while the total has dropped a few points, it still doesn't reflect how this series is playing out. The Magic has brought the defense in the quarterfinals round of the NBA Playoffs where they are 18-7-1 to the UNDER in their last 26, including 4-0 to the UNDER in their last four as a playoffs dog. Play Orlando on the moneyline and take the UNDER.
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