Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Orlando Magic Line | +1.5 |
| Detroit Pistons Line | -1.5 |
| Total | 212.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Eastern matchup between two teams sitting in and out of the playoff places, the Detroit Pistons are hosting the Orlando Magic. The Pistons cooled off with a loss in Denver, after having three consecutive road wins, and are now back home, where they are significantly worse than on the road. On the other hand, the Magic are still playing without their two star players, and are coming off a win that snapped their previous two-game losing streak, as they are still hanging on the top-4 places of the Eastern Conference.
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Isiah Stewart is day-to-day
Orlando Magic Injury Report: Gary Harris is day-to-day, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner are out.
Detroit Pistons Form and Trends
The Pistons have a 14-18 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the East. Detroit is 16-15-1 against the spread and 18-14 in over/under. The Pistons have a 5-8 home record, and are 5-8 against the spread, with a -6.1-point differential. The Pistons are 3-1 in their last 4 games and 3-1 against the spread. Over is 12-3 in their last 15 games.
The Pistons are coming off a 121-134 loss in Denver, as they got torched by the Nuggets, who shot with 56% from the field. Six Detroit players scored double figures, led by Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey with 17 points apiece.
Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 24 points and in assists made with 9.7 per game, adding 6.7 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 17.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4 assists.
Orlando Magic Recent Form and Trends
The Magic have a 20-14 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the East. The Magic are 18-15-1 against the spread and 15-19 in over/under. Orlando has a 7-10 road record, and are 7-10 against the spread, with a -2.1-point differential. The Magic are 3-5 in their last 8 games and 0-3 against the spread in their last 3. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Magic are coming off a hard fought 102-101 win over Brooklyn, as they shot with 45% from the field, 33% from downtown and with just 64% from the free throw line. Tristan Da Silva led Orlando’s offense with 21 points with 4 triples, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.
Paolo Banchero leads the Magic both in scoring with 29 points, and in assists made with 5.6, adding 8.8 rebounds per game. Franz Wagner adds 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game but both are out with injuries.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pistons average 112.2 point per game, ranking 17th in the league. LA is shooting with 46.6% from the field (14th), and 36.2% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 115.2 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.
Offensively, the Magic are last in the league with 105.9 points per game. They shoot 44.9% from the field (23rd) and are dead last in 3-point percentage, with 30.8%. Defensively, they are the second-best team in the NBA, allowing 103.5 points per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Magic won 111-100 at home. The Magic are 7-0 in their last 7 meetings against the Pistons, and are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings.
Prediction
In this Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, the Pistons are coming as -1.5 home favorites. The Magic are rightfully favored, as they have been the far better team this season, but they have been below average on the road with a 7-10 record and they are the third-worst covering team on the road. the Pistons are coming off a successful road trip in the West, but I still cannot trust them against a Magic team that has been dominating them in recent years. Their previous meeting this season had 211 total points, going 3.5 points over the total, and they way the Pistons are scoring and allowing points, I’m expecting a rather high scoring affair today. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 212.5
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