Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Preview
The Detroit Pistons (8-47) will host the Orlando Magic (31-25) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET. The Magic are favored by 7 points and have a moneyline of -285. Orlando is currently on a 2-game win streak.
This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on BSDE. The over/under line is set at 225 points.
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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Detroit and Orlando, the Magic have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 23 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Orlando is averaging 120 points compared to Detroit at 97.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Magic offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 108. Orlando posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Through their last five home contests, the Pistons offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 120. Detroit posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Detroit has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Magic have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Orlando posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando has won two straight games and is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 31-25. In the Southeast Division, they are 2nd.
The Magic have been favored in 18 of their 56 games this season and are 15-3 in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +9.7 PPG, compared to -3.2 PPG as the underdog.
Orlando’s ATS record for the season is 37-19, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 19-11 ATS.
The O/U record for Orlando this season is 29-27, and the over has hit in their last six games. This season, their games have averaged 222.6 points per game, and today’s O/U line is 225.
In their last game, the Magic beat the Cavaliers by a score of 116-109. They were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game, and the O/U line was 215.
On the season, the Magic are 25th in the NBA in scoring at 111.8 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 109.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Orlando is 16th in the league at 47%.
One area where the Magic have struggled is from three-point range. They are 30th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 10.9. Overall, Orlando is shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which is 26th in the league.
Coming into the game, the Magic are 24th in the NBA in pace at 97.6 possessions per game. In terms of assists, Orlando is 24th in the league with an average of 24.9 per game.
In the current season, the Magic defense has excelled, sitting 6th in the NBA by allowing 110.8 points per game. Inside the arc, the Magic defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.6% and 35.6% from three-point territory.
Today, the Pistons are looking to snap a four-game losing streak as they host the Magic. Detroit’s record for the season is just 8-47, which is 15th in the Eastern Conference.
As the underdog, the Pistons have gone 7-43 this season and are 3-21 against non-conference opponents. In the East, they are 5-26.
On average, Detroit’s games have combined for 235 points this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 225. The team’s O/U record for the season is 31-23-1.
In their most recent game, the Pistons fell to the Pacers by a score of 129-115. They were 11.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 246.5.
Detroit is 26-28 against the spread this season and has failed to cover in their last three games. At home, they are 12-14 ATS compared to 14-14 on the road.
At 112.9 points per game, the Pistons are 23rd in the NBA in scoring offense. However, at home, they are averaging just 111.9 points per game (26th).
Detroit is 7th in the league in pace at 100.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 18th in the NBA at 47%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pistons are 29th in both attempts and makes. Overall, they are hitting 36% of their threes (20th).
Currently, the Pistons’ defense holds the 27th rank in the NBA, allowing 122.1 points per game. Inside the arc, the Pistons defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.9% and 38.0% from three-point territory.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Magic winning the game with a predicted score of 126-102.
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- The Magic should also cover at -7
- Projecting a combined 228 points, we like the over
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Isaiah Stewart – Suspension – Out
- Quentin Grimes – Knee – Probable
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Markelle Fultz – Injury Management – Out
