The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic meet Monday 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 76ers and Timberwolves and play the Bucks next. The Pistons have won 11 of their last 14 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.5 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.4 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 19.5 points and 1.9 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 4.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Mavs and Pelicans and play the Timberwolves next. The Magic have lost 8 of their last 12 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.2 points and 5.1 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.9 points and 5.5 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have lost six of their last seven games at Kia Center.
- The Magic have covered the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Magic teams that held a winning record.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight games as road favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Pistons’ last six games at Kia Center.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last four games against Central Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Pistons’ last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Magic vs Pistons Injury Report
The Magic will be without Jonathan Isaac and Anthony Black. Jett Howard is questionable.
Isaiah Stewart and Cade Cunningham are out for the Pistons. Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson are questionable.
Magic vs Pistons Prediction
I considered the Magic and the points at home because the Pistons are dealing with injuries to lots of rotation players. However, the Magic are on the end of a back-to-back and are 34-43-1 ATS on the season. The Pistons are 8-2 ATS and SU in their last 10 games. It’s to the point where you just keep backing the Pistons until the tickets stop cashing. The Pistons just find a way more times than not. The line is soft and they have the rest advantage. Give me the Pistons.