Pistons vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 24, 2024, 12:00 AM
  • The Magic are -9.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 206.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDFL | FDDT

The Detroit Pistons visit Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando, FL.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 10-6 against the spread, while the Magic are 9-7 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons O
Orlando Magic U

Magic vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Magic will win Saturday‘s game with 79.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pistons and Magic.

Magic vs Pistons Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 40 away games (+17.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 47 games (+16.77 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 38 away games (+16.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Game Total Under in 36 of their last 57 games (+14.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1Q Spread in 43 of their last 70 games (+11.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 44 games at home (+22.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 57 of their last 91 games (+18.98 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 44 games at home (+16.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 53 of their last 85 games (+16.13 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 29 games at home (+15.50 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 10-6 (+3.4 Units / 18.18% ROI).

  • 7-10 against the Moneyline (-2 Units / -10.03% ROI)
  • 6-10 against the Over for game total points (-5 Units / -26.74% ROI)
  • 10-6 against the Under for game total points (+3.4 Units / 18.18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 9-7 (+1.25 Units / 6.67% ROI).

  • 10-7 against the Moneyline (+2.2 Units / 6.07% ROI)
  • 7-10 against the Over for game total points (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI)
  • 10-7 against the Under for game total points (+2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 91 games (-31.85 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 85 games (-28.75 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1Q Spread in 35 of their last 91 games (-28.47 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 86 games (-27.85 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 87 games (-26.13 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 84 games (-27.80 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 64 games (-26.05 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 57 games (-19.60 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 75 games (-18.67 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 48 games (-16.50 Units / -30% ROI)

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

The Pistons were 4-21 (.160) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Pistons were 7-25 (.219) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Pistons were 4-31 (.114) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Pistons were 2-38 (.050) when losing the rebounding margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .357

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

The Magic are 33-16 (.673) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th-best in the NBA. The Pistons have averaged 15.4 turnovers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-3rd-highest in the NBA.

The Magic are 2-5 (.286) when losing the rebounding margin this season — T-10th-worst in the NBA. The Pistons have averaged 56.2 rebounds/game this season — 5th-highest in the NBA.

The Magic are 28-2 (.933) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Pistons have allowed opponents to shoot 48% since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th-worst in the NBA.

The Magic are 28-2 (.933) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .782

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 54.4 points per game (9,852 points/181 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.6

The Pistons averaged 13.2 second chance points per game (1,084 points/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Pistons averaged 1.25 points per shot (9,010 points/7,236 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,305 assists/ 803 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 31% from three (201/650) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic had 24.4 free throw attempts per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Magic have 24.4 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

The Magic averaged 29% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (2,002 free throw attempts/6,963 field goal attempts) last season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 6.3 steals per game (628 steals/99 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Pistons have averaged 5.7 steals per game (97 steals/17 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.3

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (300 steals/48 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have allowed 10.4 second chance points per game (177 points/17 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.1

The Magic have allowed 3.8 second chance points per game (64 points/17 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 7.1

The Magic have averaged 8.8 steals per game (150 steals/17 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.3

The Magic averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,817 rebounds/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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