The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic meet Saturday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Bulls and Raptors, and they play the Raptors, Grizzlies, and Pacers next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 110.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 18 points and 4.3 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Lakers, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Hornets, Bulls, and Nets next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 106.8 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 103.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 23.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 31 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won each of their last 25 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last eight games as favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Pistons’ last seven games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Orlando Magic continue to pile up the wins despite being without Paolo Banchero, and they’re now facing the Pistons without Cade Cunningham. The Magic have been favorites of 7 or more points 3 times this season, and have won those games by an average of 22.3 points. The Magic have covered 7 of their last 8 games overall. Hard to step in front of that, especially when the Pistons won’t have their best player. Give me the Magic.