NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Magic
The Detroit Pistons go head-to-head with the Orlando Magic in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Pistons to Dominate Magic
The Pistons should claim a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this pick off -6 to cover the line against the Magic at -110.
8 Victories for Magic in Previous 10 H2H Matchups
Detroit Pistons have bagged five consecutive road wins. Their previous game was a 122-119 (OT) home success over Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena. Jalen Duren led the way with 33 points, while Cade Cunningham added 25 and Ausar Thompson chipped in 18.
Orlando Magic were beaten 113-108 at Kia Center in their last game, being turned over at home to Houston Rockets. Offensively, Desmond Bane led the charge with 30, while Paolo Banchero contributed 19 and Wendell Carter Jr. 16.
Head-to-Head Statistics
These two teams last met at Little Caesars Arena, with the Magic claiming the win. Beating the Pistons by a 112-109 scoreline. The Magic have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.
Pistons
45
14
0.763
117.3
109.4
7.9
24-7
21-7
10-3
30-7
8-2
3W
Magic
31
28
0.525
114.6
114.4
0.2
18-12
13-16
6-5
19-19
6-4
2L
Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games
The Pistons have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.3 points, 47.9 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 10.3 steals and 6.6 blocks while shooting 47.4% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.6 points and 40.1 rebounds per matchup.
Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.1 points and 9.7 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 7.9 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 3.4 (41.0%) 3-pointers made.
Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games
The Magic have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.6 points, 41.6 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 10.4 steals and 6.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.6 points and 46.2 rebounds.
Desmond Bane is averaging 24.7 points and 3.4 (49.3%) 3-pointers made. Wendell Carter Jr. has an average of 9.0 rebounds and Paolo Banchero 5.8 assists.
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson.
Orlando Magic lineup: Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Tristan da Silva, Wendell Carter Jr..
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks
Get the full betting picture for Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.
Game Prediction
We’re excited to see Pistons at -6 on the spread in this NBA contest. We think it’s a great number for the market leaders to cover at odds of -110.
We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.
Key Pistons vs Magic stats:
The -6 line has been covered by Pistons in 5 consecutive games on the road.The -6 line has been covered by Pistons in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.The -6 line has been covered by Pistons in 11 of their last 20 games.Pistons -6 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Jalen Duren (Pistons) has scored an average of 28.25 points in the past 4 games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -109 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.
Latest Jalen Duren Player Prop Odds
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Rebounds
Paolo Banchero (Magic) has finished with Over 4.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. You can secure betting odds of -111 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.
Latest Paolo Banchero Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Pistons to enjoy a 119-109 winning scoreline.
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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Make Pistons Moneyline Favorites
The sportsbooks have Detroit Pistons at -204 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 67% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Orlando Magic are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +172.
The spread is currently 5, with the total points line at 224.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Over 224.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.
Whether you are wagering in-game or pre-game, the best NBA sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have lots of options.
Betting Lines & Odds
Moneyline
Point Spread
Total Points
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Score the Most Points
Cade Cunningham is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -127 can be found for him scoring Over 26.5 points and there is -108 for him to go Under.
Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Desmond Bane (Magic)
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Desmond Bane (Magic)
Anthony Black (Magic)
Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
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Kia Center
Magic Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Kia Center
The Magic are 5-5 in their last 10 home games, averaging 112.30 points on offense and surrendering 112.70 on defense.
The Pistons have strung together five consecutive victories away from home. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 road games, averaging 116.50 points on offense and surrendering 108.50 on defense.
The last time these teams met at Kia Center, the Magic came out on top 121-113 against the Pistons. From the past 10 head-to-heads at Kia Center, the Magic have won eight while the Pistons have taken two.
Orlando Magic Home Stats
5-5
225.00
112.30
112.70
5
5
Detroit Pistons Away Stats
9-1
225.00
116.50
108.50
5
5
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Detroit Pistons Stats
Orlando Magic Stats
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
-6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
-6 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
+6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+6 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 227.90 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 225.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 221.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 221.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.30 pts and allowed 109.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 116.50 pts and allowed 108.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 222.20 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 221.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 221.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.60 pts and allowed 109.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 113.50 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 33.80 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.50 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 19.20 (78.69%)
Rebounds: Total 47.9, Offensive 14.60, Defensive 33.30
Assists: 26.40
Blocks: 6.60
Steals: 10.30
Turnovers : 13.20
Personal Fouls: 21.30
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 32.60 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.80 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 18.90 (79.75%)
Rebounds: Total 44.2, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 31.70
Assists: 27.00
Blocks: 5.40
Steals: 10.90
Turnovers : 13.40
Personal Fouls: 21.50
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 26.30 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 19.20 (80%)
Rebounds: Total 41.6, Offensive 9.40, Defensive 32.20
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 6.30
Steals: 10.40
Turnovers : 12.10
Personal Fouls: 19.90
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 24.60 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 24.10 (83.68%)
Rebounds: Total 39, Offensive 9.40, Defensive 29.60
Assists: 27.00
Blocks: 4.80
Steals: 10.70
Turnovers : 12.50
Personal Fouls: 19.30
Expert Analysis by Elijah Jackson
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