Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-468) will host the Detroit Pistons (+357) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 10 points, and the over/under line is set at 206.5 points.

Orlando is 10-7 on the season and sits 4th in the Eastern Conference. Detroit, on the other hand, is 7-10 and currently holds the 8th spot in the East. The Pistons have lost two straight games coming into tonight’s matchup.

DETROIT PISTONS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Pistons +10

This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.

WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-101 in favor of the Pistons.
• Our projections have Jaden Ivey finishing with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 13 threes.

Can the Pistons Lock in a Win at Orlando?

The Pistons fell to 7-10 this season after a 123-121 loss to the Hornets on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 2.5 points, not only lost the game but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.

Charlotte went on a 12-0 run, stretching their lead from 66-61 to 78-61. Detroit responded by outscoring the Hornets 30-16 in the 4th quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Pistons connected on 17 threes in their loss to the Hornets, shooting 35.4% from deep and 42.4% overall. Cade Cunningham led the way with 27 points and 10 assists, despite shooting just 34.6% from the field and 22.2% from three.

Tobias Harris added 26 points, hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% clip. Malik Beasley contributed 16 points, knocking down 4 threes. Jaden Ivey scored 7 of his 11 points in overtime.

Defensively, the Pistons struggled early, giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in both the 2nd and 3rd. However, they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 16 points. Overall, they allowed the Hornets to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons had a tough night, giving up 20 threes on 45% shooting. They sent the Hornets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Detroit finished with 35 defensive rebounds, while allowing 11 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Can the Magic Lock in a Home Win?

The Magic improved to 10-7 on the season with a 119-118 road win over the Lakers on Thursday. Orlando, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Orlando trailed 67-60 at halftime but turned things around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 29-21. They entered the 4th quarter with an 89-88 lead, and both teams scored 30 points in the final period. The total points for the game exceeded the O/U line of 216.5 by 20.5 points.

Franz Wagner’s 37-point, 11-assist performance, including 15 points in the 4th quarter, helped the Magic edge the Lakers. Jalen Suggs added 23 points, hitting 5 threes, while Moritz Wagner contributed 19 points.

Orlando connected on 15 threes at a 37.5% rate, shooting 47.3% overall. Suggs made 5 threes, and Franz Wagner hit 4, shooting 40% from deep.

Despite a rough start, giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter, the Magic tightened up defensively in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points, which helped them secure a 119-118 win over the Lakers. Orlando sent Los Angeles to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.

The Magic allowed the Lakers to shoot 50% from the field and 41% from three, with Los Angeles hitting 13 threes. Orlando finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.