Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 3:00 ET, the Pistons (-262) will host the Magic (+211) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Orlando is favored by 6.5 points and has won two straight games. The over/under line is currently sitting at 227 points.
This game will take place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on BSDE.
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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Pistons, the Magic have put together a record of 3-2. Looking back over the previous three times that the Magic and Pistons have faced off, they have combined to average 218 points per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
- In their last five road games, Orlando has averaged 111 points per game while allowing 109. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 4-1.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Magic have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Magic are 10-4 ATS as the favorite this season and are favored by 6.5 points today. As the favorite, they have gone 11-3 straight up and have a scoring margin of +8.8 points per game.
Orlando has won their last two games and are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-23. In the Southeast Division, they are 2nd.
This season, the Magic have an average O/U line of 225.2 and their games have averaged 222.4 points per game. Their O/U record for the season is 23-26.
In their last game, the Magic beat the Timberwolves by a score of 108-106. The O/U line for that game was 213 points, and Orlando covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs.
On the road this season, the Magic are 17-10 ATS and have an ATS record of 32-17 overall. Their straight-up road record is 11-16.
On the season, the Magic are averaging 111.6 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. However, they have been even worse on the road, averaging just 109.6 points per game.
When it comes to pace, Orlando is 20th in the league at 98.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 20th at 46%.
One area where the Magic have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 3rd in the NBA in free-throw attempts at 26.4 per game. In terms of assists, Orlando is 27th with 24.7 per game.
So far, the Magic’s defense is ranked 5th in the league at 110.8 points per contest. The Orlando defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Orlando.
In their last game, the Pistons lost to the Clippers by a score of 136-125. The O/U line for the game was 239 points, and Detroit covered the spread as 12-point underdogs.
This season, the Pistons have an O/U record of 29-18-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 227 points.
Detroit is 6-42 on the season and has lost two straight games. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and 5th in the Central Division.
As the underdog, the Pistons are 5-38 this season, and they are getting 6.5 points against the Magic. Against the spread, they are 23-24 for the season and have covered in their last two games at home and on the road.
This year, Detroit has an average scoring differential of -8.1 points per game at home and are 12-13 ATS at home. The average scoring differential on the road is -11.5 points per game, and they are 11-11 ATS on the road.
In non-conference games, the Pistons are 1-18 compared to 5-24 against the Eastern Conference. So far, their O/U record for the season is 29-18-1.
At home, the Pistons are averaging 112.3 points per game, which is 25th in the league. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 112.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th at 47%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pistons are 29th in both makes (11.1) and attempts (31.1) per game. So far, they have hit 35% of their threes, which is 21st in the NBA.
In terms of pace, Detroit is 7th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game. They have been an above-average offensive rebounding team, ranking 9th in the NBA. As for assists, they are 16th with 26.4 per game.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Pistons is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 122.5 points per game (27th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pistons squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.1% from downtown.
Even though they are 6.5 point underdogs, we see the Pistons winning this game by a score of 115-110.
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- We like the Pistons on the moneyline (+211)
- The Pistons are also our pick on the spread at +6.5
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Mike Muscala – Concussion – Questionable
- Isaiah Stewart – Ankle – Out
- Cade Cunningham – Injury Management – Probable
Orlando Magic Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
