The Detroit Pistons (16-61) battle the Orlando Magic (33-44) Sunday with tip from Amway Center set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pistons have lost 8 in a row, the last a 121-115 loss Friday to the Houston Rockets, pushing as a 6-point road underdog. Detroit is 2-0-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 3 games after going 0-5 ATS in the 5 previous games. It is 32-41-4 ATS on the season.
The Magic are 5-2 straight up in their last 7 games. They have covered 8 in a row and 9 of their last 10. They are coming off a 116-109 road win Friday over the Washington Wizards, covering as a 4.5-point favorite. Orlando is 44-32-1 ATS this season.
Detroit is 2-1 straight up and 3-0 ATS against Orlando this season. The total is 1-2 O/U.
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Pistons at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:19 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Magic -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +8.5 (-105) | Magic -8.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pistons at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 116, Pistons 105
Moneyline
PASS.
The Pistons have lost 8 in a row and 12 in a row on the road. At (+300), they have no value to pull off the upset.
Against the spread
LEAN MAGIC -8.5 (-115).
The Magic have been a covering machine as of late. They rank 18th in net rating since the All-Star break; whereas the Pistons sit 27th and are on the road here. Orlando has covered 8 in a row and 4 in a row at home.
It has been surging, and it is among the healthy and competing sides outside of playoff position. Detroit will be without its top-2 scorers and have struggled to consistently cover.
The Pistons are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 road games. Put it all together and take the MAGIC -8.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 224.5 (-110).
The Pistons have gone Under in 7 of their last 9 games. The issue has been their offense, scoring 107 or fewer in 8 of their last 9 games. They rank 29th in true shooting percentage (54.6%) since the All-Star break.
The Magic have gone Under in 6 of their last 7 games. They have also been inconsistent offensively, scoring 111 or fewer in 3 of their last 6. Orlando also sits 3rd in defensive rebounding rate since the break, which should limit the Pistons’ aggression on the glass.
Ultimately, take the UNDER 224.5 (-110).
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