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The Orlando Magic (34-26) welcome the Detroit Pistons (9-50) to the Kia Center Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Magic lead 3-0
The Magic beat the Utah Jazz 115-107 Thursday, covering as 6.5-point home favorites. They have won 2 in a row and 5 of their last 6, covering the spread in 4 of those 6. Orlando is 39-21 against the spread (ATS) on the season. It is led by F Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 22.8 points per game (PPG).
The Pistons lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-100 Friday, failing to cover as 7-point home underdogs. Detroit has lost 7 of its last 8 games, yet is 3-1 ATS in its last 4. It is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 and 30-29 ATS on the season. The Pistons are led by G Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 22.4 PPG.
Pistons at Magic odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:39 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Magic -590 (bet $590 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Pistons +11 (-110) | Magic -11 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 217 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pistons at Magic key injuries
Pistons
- G Marcus Sasser (knee) probable
Magic
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 114, Pistons 100
Moneyline
PASS.
The Magic have beat the Pistons in all 3 games and beat the Pistons by 32 in Orlando earlier in the season. However, they certainly aren’t worth any wager at -590.
Against the spread
BET MAGIC -11 (-110).
The Pistons have failed to cover 3 of their last 5 games as double-digit underdogs. Detroit lost by just 3 to Orlando Feb. 24 but shot over 50% from the field. That is unlikely to repeat itself.
The Magic are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as double-digit favorites. Orlando has a strong defense that should limit what Detroit can do offensively. The Magic are a league-best 19-8 ATS at home.
Back MAGIC -11 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 217 (-110).
The Magic have gone Under in 4 straight games and have allowed Under 110 points in each. They have held 6 straight opponents Under that threshold. Orlando is 29-31 O/U on the season. The Pistons have gone Under in 8 straight games and have scored 105 or fewer in 2 straight.
Detroit sits 25th in offensive rating while Orlando is 5th in defensive rating. With Orlando also 26th in pace, expect a slow-tempo, low-scoring battle. TAKE UNDER 217 (-110).
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