Magic vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 24, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Magic are -7.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSDT | BSFL

The Orlando Magic visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Detroit, MI.

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Magic vs Pistons Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 37-19 against the spread, while the Pistons are 26-28 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic-7.5 -115O 225.5 -115-350
Detroit Pistons +7.5 -105U 225.5 -105+260

Pistons vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Magic will win Saturday‘s game with 78.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Magic and Pistons.

Pistons vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.2% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 46 of their last 69 games (+20.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 43 games (+15.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 43 games (+15.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 68 games (+13.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 67 games (+13.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 77 games (+16.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 31 games at home (+14.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+9.40 Units / 69% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 3Q Spread in 16 of their last 22 games (+9.40 Units / 39% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 37-19 (+16.2 Units / 26.38% ROI).

  • 31-25 against the Moneyline (+12 Units / 14.38% ROI)
  • 28-27 against the Over for game total points (-1.7 Units / -2.76% ROI)
  • 27-28 against the Under for game total points (-3.8 Units / -6.17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 26-28 (-4.8 Units / -7.93% ROI).

  • 8-47 against the Moneyline (-28.2 Units / -49.26% ROI)
  • 30-24 against the Over for game total points (+3.6 Units / 5.95% ROI)
  • 24-30 against the Under for game total points (-9 Units / -14.88% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 77 games (-44.60 Units / -56% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 77 games (-24.10 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 36 games at home (-22.40 Units / -60% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 53 games (-18.10 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 4Q Spread in 9 of their last 34 games at home (-16.50 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 67 games (-20.35 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 76 games (-14.70 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 42 games (-14.45 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 38 games (-14.30 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 38 away games (-13.80 Units / -31% ROI)

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Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Magic are 14-1 (.933) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Pistons have allowed opponents to shoot 49% this season — 6th-worst in the NBA.

The Magic are 23-8 (.742) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Pistons have allowed 122.1 points per game this season — 4th-worst in the NBA.

The Magic were 17-21 (.447) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Magic are 18-9 (.667) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Pistons were 4-44 (.083) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Pistons are 9-79 (.102) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .459

The Pistons are 13-48 (.213) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Pistons are 3-19 (.136) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

Injury Report: Pistons vs. MagicSaturday‘s Game, Feb. 24

  • Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons): Suspension, Out
  • Quentin Grimes (Detroit Pistons): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Markelle Fultz (Orlando Magic): Knee, Out

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 619 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,906 assists/ 1,236 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic averaged 108.5 points per game (4,449 points/41 games) on the road last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.4

The Magic have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,314 assists/ 776 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (886 assists/ 615 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (652 assists/ 405 TOs) on the road this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Pistons have averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (806 turnovers/52 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,884 assists/ 1,237 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have 433 steals this season — 3rd most among NBA teams

The Magic have averaged 8.2 steals per game (433 steals/53 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,831 rebounds/53 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Magic have 1,036 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th most among NBA teams

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 5.8 steals per game (303 steals/52 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pistons have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (563 blocks/134 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Pistons averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons have allowed opponents to shoot 41% from three (319/786) in the second half this season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%


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