Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 12-8-23 NBA Picks
Orlando Magic (14-7) vs Detroit Pistons (2-19)
2023-12-08 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -12 -- Over/Under: 229
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The Detroit Pistons still haven’t won a game since October 28. The Orlando Magic look to stay hot after winning 9 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic prediction.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have recently lost to the Lakers, Knicks, Cavaliers, and Grizzlies. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 108.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 118 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Bojan Bogdanovic is averaging 22 points and 4.5 assists. Jalen Duren is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Ivey is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Team Facts
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 18 games.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games.
- Seven of the Pistons’ last eight road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic had a 9-game winning streak snapped by the Nets and Cavaliers. The Orlando Magic are averaging 114.1 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.6 points and 4.7 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.4 points and 5.8 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The Magic have won each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 games against teams that held a losing record.
- Each of the Magic’s last eight night games have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic prediction
The Detroit Pistons have not only lost every game over the last month, but they’re just 9-12 ATS despite being big underdogs in every game. The Orlando Magic have run into some recent hiccups, but they’re still 14-7 SU on the season and one of the more profitable teams in the league with a 15-6 ATS record. The Magic have covered 7 of their last 10 games. While the chalk is thick, the Magic are moneymakers. Give me the Magic.