Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction 2-24-24 Picks
Orlando Magic (31-25) vs. Detroit Pistons (8-47)
February 24, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons +6.5; Over/Under: +228.5
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The Orlando Magic look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Detroit Pistons are riding a 4-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons prediction.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic recently beat the Knicks and Cavs while losing to the Thunder. The Orlando Magic are averaging 111.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.8 points and 5.2 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.9 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game. The Magic will meet the Hawks and Nets after this one.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Clippers, Lakers, Suns, and Pacers during this streak. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.9 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 122.1 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.1 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 15.2 points and 3.6 assists. Jalen Duren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Stewart is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Team Facts
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 23 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against the Magic following a road loss.
- Each of the Pistons’ last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The Magic have won 15 of their last 16 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- Each of the Magic’s last seven night games have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons prediction
The Detroit Pistons have been a feisty, competitive team at times this season, so them and the points is wroth a look most nights. The problem is the Magic are the best covering team in the NBA with a 37-19 ATS record. The Magic beat the Pistons by 12 points earlier this month, and they’ve covered 8 of their last 10 games overall. If you just blindly backed the Magic this season, you’re sitting on a mountain of profit. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Give me the Magic and the reasonable number on the road.