Orlando Magic (23-23) vs Detroit Pistons (23-21)
Game Info: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -3.5 -- Over/Under: 211 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Orlando Magic play host to the Detroit Pistons at the Kia Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have been in great shape as they've won 12 of their last 16 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after taking down the Hawks in a 114-104 road win on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 29 points and 11 assists, Malik Beasley added 19 points off the bench while Jalen Duren chipped in with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Pistons shot 50 percent from the field and 12 of 34 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 36 points in the first quarter and kept their foot on the gas until they led by 22 points. The only minor blemish from the win was Tim Hardaway Jr who shot just one of eight from the field to finish with just three points in 32 minutes of action.
Orlando Magic
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in a slump as they've lost seven of their last eight games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a five-game skid after getting routed by the Trail Blazers in a 101-79 home win on Thursday. Franz Wagner led the team in scoring with 20 points on nine of 19 shooting, Tristan da Silva added 16 points off the bench while Anthony Black chipped in with 12 points and five assists. As a team, the Magic shot 34 percent from the field and six of 25 from the 3-point line as they struggled for offense from the start and scored just 18 points in the second quarter before they got blown out by 54-40 in the second half. Paolo Banchero had a night to forget as he shot just one of 14 from the field to finish with just eight points and five turnovers. The Magic will play against the Heat following this one.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 12 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Pistons have lost 16 of their last 18 games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Magic have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Kia Center.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last three games as road underdogs.
- The Magic have lost seven of their last eight night games at Kia Center.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Pistons.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (30.3%).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons - the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Pistons rank 2nd in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.1).
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Pistons are still slightly shorthanded with Jaden Ivey still out, while the Magic have ruled out Gary Harris again and they have Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze, and Cole Anthony all listed as questionable. This is one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff as the availability of the Magic players could have a significant impact on the line. With that being said, the Pistons are coming into this one as the team in better form, they are relatively healthy and represent decent value as the underdogs against a struggling Magic team banged up with injuries.
Peter’s Pick Detroit +3.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
