Detroit Pistons (23-21) vs. Orlando Magic (23-23)
January 25, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic -2.5; Over/Under: 211
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The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic meet Saturday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Rockets and Hawks, and they play the Cavs, Pacers, and Mavericks next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.2 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Trail Blazers and Raptors, and they play the Heat, Trail Blazers, and Jazz next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 104.2 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 104.3 points on 47 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 25.2 points and 4.8 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 13 games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have lost 13 of their last 14 road games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won six of their last seven games as road underdogs.
- The Magic have lost seven of their last eight games.
- The road team has covered the spread in eight of the Pistons’ last nine games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
- Franz Wagner ranks 9th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.7%) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (70.8%) this season.
- Malik Beasley ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (103.4).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.3).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (25.8).
- The Pistons rank 29th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.8).
Magic vs Pistons Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze, and Gary Harris. Cole Anthony is questionable with an illness.
The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg.
Magic vs Pistons Prediction
The Orlando Magic are going to be favored at home, especially now that Banchero and Franz Wagner are back from injury. However, those guys played against the Trail Blazers, and the Magic still lost by 22 points. The Pistons are a team I’ve been on a lot over the last few weeks, and it’s paid off. The Pistons have quietly won seven of their last 10 games, and they’re a profitable 23-20-1 ATS on the year. The Pistons dig into their defense and win these scrappy, ugly games. The Pistons also already beat the Magic by nine points on New Year’s Day. This is going to be a low-scoring defensive battle between two teams still trying to prove themselves. I want the Pistons and the points in a game they’ll have a shot to win outright.
