The Detroit Pistons (11-36) travel to Amway Center Friday to take on the Orlando Magic (9-40). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Pistons vs. Magic odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Magic have the worst record in the Association and have covered the spread in just one of their last six games. Orlando is 2-8 in its last 10 outings, one of which was a 97-92 loss to the Pistons in the Motor City Jan. 8. Orlando is 21-28 against the spread (ATS). The Magic’s 3-18 home record is actually worse than their road record (6-22).
The Pistons have covered four straight spreads and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 outings.
While three of those seven covers have come as double-digit underdogs, they’re nonetheless keeping games close. Detroit is 24-23 ATS overall and 4-21 straight up (SU) on the road.
Pistons at Magic odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Pistons +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Magic -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +3.5 (-110) | Magic -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Pistons at Magic key injuries
Pistons
- F Kelly Olynyk (health and safety protocols) out
- F Jerami Grant (reconditioning) out
Magic
- None
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Pistons at Magic odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Pistons 107, Magic 104
Money line
SPRINKLE on the PISTONS (+133).
They’re the better team and have been a covering machine as of late. These teams rank within a few spots in turnover rate, true shooting percentage and defensive rating, all near the bottom of the league.
However, this game may be decided by a few points, so the Pistons’ significantly better free throw rate could give them the edge. Detroit is also the much hotter team and hasn’t played since Tuesday so should be well-rested.
Against the spread
BET on the PISTONS +3.5 (-110).
They say home-court advantage counts for around 3 points, so these teams would be about even on a neutral court.
With both teams missing key star players, it’ll be youth and role players that must step up. I trust players like F Saddiq Bey, who is averaging 15.9 points per game, more than guards Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs.
Over/Under
PASS with a slight lean to the Under 212.5 (-112).
Both of these teams are .500 on the total. The Pistons are 23-23-1 O/U this season, and the Magic are 24-24-1 O/U.
That said, it’s two bad offenses and two bad defenses, so anything can happen. I’d stay away with Pistons as the best play in this game.
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