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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction NBA Picks 11/23/24
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Orlando Magic (10-7) vs Detroit Pistons (7-10)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -9.5 — Over/Under: 205.5
The Detroit Pistons travel to the Kia Center to do battle with the Orlando Magic 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 decent form as they’ve split their last six games, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after falling painfully short to the Hornets in a 123-121 overtime road defeat on Thursday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 27 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists, Tobias Harris added 26 points while Malik Beasley chipped in with 16 points off the bench. As a team, the Pistons shot just 42 percent from the field and 17 of 48 from the 3-point line as they showed plenty of fight to rally back from a 20-point lead, only to come up just short in overtime.
Orlando Magic
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in red-hot form as they’ve won seven of their last eight games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after sneaking past the Lakers in a 119-118 road win on Thursday. Franz Wagner led the team with 37 points, 11 assists, and four steals, Jalen Suggs added 23 points with five assists while Moritz Wagner chipped in with 19 points off the bench. As a team, the Magic shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 40 from the 3-point line as they did their best to hang within striking distance in a close contest until Franz Wagner drained the game-winner with just 3.1 seconds left on the clock.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 28 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won each of their last 25 games at Kia Center against teams that held a losing record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Magic’s last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Pistons’ last 11 road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Pistons are still missing Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson listed as questionable, while the Magic are keeping an eye on Wendell Carter Jr who is questionable for this one. The Magic open as clear favorites at home and they will be full of confidence following their thrilling win over the Lakers on Thursday, but I just get the feeling that they could overlook this Pistons squad who have been pretty decent so far this season. Yes, the Pistons are still shorthanded, but I think they can hang around and keep the margin within single digits.
Peter Tran's Pick: Detroit +9.5
