Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Matchup

Read our Pistons vs Magic prediction for this NBA regular season game in Orlando. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Pistons have a road matchup with Orlando at 23-21.
  • The Pistons are averaging 112.2 points per game so far.
  • The Pistons are coming off a 114-104 win vs. the Magic.
  • The Magic face the Pistons at 23-23.
  • Defensively, Orlando are giving up 104.3 points per game.
  • The Magic are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pistons.

Pistons vs Magic Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-143) will host the Detroit Pistons (+120) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are favored by 3 points and have lost 5 straight games. The Pistons are on a 2 game win streak and are 6th in the Eastern Conference.

This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on FDSF. The over/under line for this game is 211.5 points.

Pistons vs. Magic Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic
  • Where: Orlando at Kia Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Betting Odds ORL -3, DET +120 | ORL -143 O/U 211.5

Pistons Preview: Can The Pistons Secure a Win at Orlando?

The Pistons improved to 23-21 on the season with a 114-104 road win over the Hawks on Wednesday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Detroit not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 218 points fell short of the 233.5-point over/under line.

Detroit took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 33-26 deficit into a 37-33 lead. They dominated the first three quarters, outscoring Atlanta 97-75, before the Hawks made a late push in the 4th, winning the quarter 29-17.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons to a win over the Hawks, scoring 29 points and dishing out 11 assists while shooting 63.2% from the field. Malik Beasley added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip, and Ausar Thompson contributed 16 points, shooting 77.8% from the floor.

As a team, the Pistons shot 50% from the field and made 12 threes at 35.3%. Cunningham scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, while Beasley added 8 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Pistons put together a strong defensive performance on Wednesday, holding the Hawks to 104 points. Detroit gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing just 25 and 24 points, respectively. The Hawks managed 29 points in the 4th, but the Pistons' defense held firm for the win.

Detroit limited Atlanta to 37% shooting from the field, including just 15% from beyond the arc, where the Hawks made only 6 threes. The Pistons also recorded 7 steals and 10 blocks in the game.

Magic Preview: Can Orlando Grab a Win at Home?

The Pistons improved to 23-21 on the season with a 114-104 road win over the Hawks on Wednesday. Detroit, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The combined point total of 218 fell short of the 233.5 O/U line.

Detroit took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 33-26 deficit into a 37-33 lead. They dominated the middle quarters, outscoring Atlanta 61-49, and led 97-75 going into the 4th. The Hawks rallied in the final period, outscoring the Pistons 29-17, but Detroit’s early lead was too much to overcome.

In their 101-79 loss to the Trail Blazers, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 34.2% from the field and 24% from three-point range, making only 6 threes. Franz Wagner led the team with 20 points, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter.

Tristan da Silva added 16 points, including 9 in the opening quarter, while Anthony Black contributed 12 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter. Da Silva shot 62.5% from the field and hit 2 threes at 40% efficiency.

Even with a solid defensive effort, the Magic couldn’t overcome the Trail Blazers, who scored 101 points on Thursday. Orlando held Portland to just 18 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 29 in the 2nd. The Trail Blazers added 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Portland shot 48% from the field.

The Magic limited the Trail Blazers to 9 three-pointers on 32% shooting from deep. Portland also went 12/19 from the free-throw line. Orlando gave up 8 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Pistons vs Magic Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • Although Orlando has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 100 points per game in these games.
  • The Pistons have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
  • The last five games that Orlando was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.

Pistons vs Magic Prediction

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