Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 11/28/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Orlando Magic and the Detroit Pistons do battle at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Pick.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview 

The Orlando Magic have been in great shape as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the 76ers in a 144-103 road win on Tuesday. Anthony Black led the team in scoring with 31 points on 12 of 17 shooting off the bench. Franz Wagner added 21 points on eight of 13 shooting, Desmond Bane scored 15 points with six assists, and Jalen Suggs chipped in with four points and 11 assists in just 16 minutes of action.

As a team, the Magic shot 53 percent from the field and 13 of 34 from the 3-point line as they took full control of the game with an explosive 51 points in the second quarter to take a 26-point lead into halftime. They kept their foot on the gas to finish with their highest scoring game this season. 

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been on fire to start the season as they’ve won 15 of their first 18 games. They were riding a 13-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Celtics in a 117-114 road defeat on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 42 points, eight rebounds and five assists on 12 of 26 shooting, Jalen Duren added 12 points with 16 rebounds while Tobias Harris chipped in with 12 points.

As a team, the Pistons shot just 40 percent from the field and 11 of 36 from the 3-point line as they battled the Celtics in a close contest that remained with a few possessions all the way until the final possession. They missed the potential game tying shot at the buzzer that would’ve sent the game into overtime. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Magic have lost each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a road win.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 home games against the Magic following a road loss.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Little Caesars Arena.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The Magic have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Pistons have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a loss.
• The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Little Caesars Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Magic’s last six games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Pistons’ last five games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Ausar Thompson is one of only 12 qualified Guards in the league shooting at least 50% from the field this season.
• Duncan Robinson ranks 14th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.1) this season.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

• Franz Wagner ranks 2nd in the league for fast break points (90) this season.
• Jalen Suggs ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (90.5%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pistons rank 1st for points in the paint per game (58.1) this season.
• Nine different Pistons players have scored 20+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
• The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (30.6).
• This season, 20.6% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line – highest mark in the league.

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Magic are missing Paolo Banchero, Moritz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac, while the Pistons have ruled out Bobi Klintman and Marcus Sasser again. The Magic have been building nicely as they’ve reeled off seven wins from their last nine games. They certainly looked good in their 31-point win over the 76ers on Tuesday, but it’s the Pistons who come into this meeting as the team in better form.

They were on a 13-game win streak before dropping a close one to the Celtics in a game that could’ve gone either way. It’s tempting to take the Magic with the points given their recent form, but I think the Pistons will respond after falling in their last game, and I will lay the points in this spot.

Peter Tran's Pick: Detroit -5.5