The Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons meet Friday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the 76ers, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Bulls next. The Magic have won 10 of their last 14 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 119.6 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.9 points and 3.9 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.7 points and 8.7 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Pacers, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Heat next. The Pistons have won 13 of their last 14 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 119.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 28.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 19.8 points and 2 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won 13 of their last 14 games.
- The Magic have lost seven of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Magic and Pistons.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a loss.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Pistons’ last nine night games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (65.5%) this season.
- Cade Cunningham is one of only two players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Wendell Carter Jr. is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (7.4) and three-point shooting percentage (44.9%) this season.
- Desmond Bane ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (92.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.3).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (77.8%).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.2).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (24.7).
Pistons vs Magic Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Marcus Sasser and Bobi Klintman.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
Pistons vs Magic Prediction
It’s hard to set in front of the Pistons, who have won 13 of their last 14 games and are 12-6 ATS on the season. I’m still doing it. The Magic have quietly won 7 of their last 10 games, and they’ve covered 7 of their last 9 games. The Magic just made light work of the 76ers, scoring 144 points on their head top. The Magic have also won 8 of the last 10 games against the Pistons. As well as the Pistons have played this season, the value is with the Magic and the points, a team that’s really come along over the last two weeks.