The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic meet Monday in NBA Game 4 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 need a win to even up the series at 2-2. The Pistons have won 15 of their last 21 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 101.3 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 97.5 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 31 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Tobias Harris is averaging 18.7 points and 2 assists. Ausar Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is dishing 3.3 assists. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 30 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 27.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game. Check out tonight’s game between the Nuggets and Timberwolves.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic have a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Magic have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 102.7 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 99.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22 points and 7 assists, while Desmond Bane is averaging 18 points and 5.7 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer, and Franz Wagner is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 27.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Pistons’ last six playoff games.
- The Pistons have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last six games following a loss.
- The Magic have lost five of their last six Game 4s of a playoff series.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Kia Center following a home win.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four games following a loss.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last six night games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pistons’ last four games as favorites following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (90.8%) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only five qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (22.2), rebounds (8.4) and assists (5.2) per game this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Ausar Thompson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
- Jalen Duren has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (803) of any player in the league this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (22.0).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (27.5).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.5).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.4).
Magic vs Pistons Injury Report
Kevin Huerter is questionable for the Pistons due to hip soreness.
Jonathan Isaac is doubtful for the Magic with a knee sprain.
Magic vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’ve been the top seed in the East all season. There’s no way they don’t go down without a fight. However, I keep saying that this Magic has been a different team over the last two weeks. They have a pep in their step, look confident and are being aggressive at both ends. The Magic have won 7 of the last 11 games against the Pistons. The Magic doesn’t fear this team. I honestly believe the Pistons are in trouble. Like I said in game 4, give me the points with the Magic in a game they should win outright.