The Detroit Pistons (9-50) host the Orlando Magic (34-26) for a Sunday game. While the Orlando Magic sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons are hoping to get their tenth win. Moreover, they played the magic close the other night while dropping a narrow three-point loss at home. However, despite their hustle and push, they have often looked outmatched throughout the season.
Conversely, this magic team is ahead of schedule. In terms of development and having a bright future, there is room for optimism. In fact, they still have a chance to make the first round of the playoffs without needing to play a single elimination game. But taking care of business against undermanned rosters like the Detroit Pistons will be important for the Orlando Magic.
Do you see the Magic winning by at least double digits tonight against the Detroit Pistons?
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Orlando | -11.5
-110 |
O 218.5
-110 |
-625 |
| Detroit | +11.5
-110 |
U 218.5
-110 |
+455 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Game Details
- Fixture: Detroit @ Orlando
- Date and Time: March 3, 2024 @ 6:00 pm EST
- Location: Kia Center in Orlando, FL
Apex Tale of the Tape
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Orlando Magic |
vs. |
Detroit Pistons |
| 34-26 | Record | 9-50 |
| 111.5 | Points Per Game | 112.5 |
| 47.5 | FG% | 47.2 |
| 35.4 | 3PT% | 36.2 |
| 42.8 | Rebounds Per Game | 43.5 |
| 110.2 | Points Allowed Per Game | 121.1 |
| 47.6 | Defensive FG% | 49.0 |
| 35.9 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.7 |
| 76.5 | Defensive FT% | 81.5 |
| 40.4 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 42.7 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 W-L | 1-4 |
| 100.0 | Team Pace |
102.7 |
Key Stats
Orlando Magic
Orlando is going to try to not make this game as close as the last one. Although they got the win over the Detroit Pistons the last time, they will look to add more points on the board this time around. The Orlando Magic team leans heavily on Paolo Banchero. The frontcourt player scored 15 points in the last game against the Pistons. But Cole Anthony came off the bench and provided a 13-point spark. Additionally, Moritz Wagner scored 14 points off the bench. Franz Wagner also chipped in 14 points, but it was on zero of two shooting from three-point range. While the team as a whole shot 50% from three-point range, individual players are going to look for a hotter shooting streak today.
Detroit Pistons
Detroit is a team that is hoping for ping-pong balls to fall a certain way. Although they have a great piece in Cade Cunningham, the rest of their roster is playing for a spot either on this team or putting on good tape for another team next year. And in the last Detroit Pistons game, Simone Fontecchio scored 17 points on three of five shots from three-point range. But Evan Fournier provided a nice 13-point boost off the bench. However, Jalen Duren will need to have another double-double, as he provided 16 points and 11 rebounds against the Orlando Magic the last time.
Match Prediction
This game will not be close, just as the spread indicates. Although the two sides played closely not so long ago, I expect the Orlando Magic to put on a dominant performance against the Detroit Pistons. Moreover, the Orlando Magic have been taking care of business lately, especially at home. While Cunningham is a great player for the Detroit Pistons, it’s hard to see where else scoring can come from.
Therefore, I’m picking against the spread and siding with the home side on this one. And although the aforementioned Cunningham is a great scorer, he’ll be the main focus of the Orlando defense. Therefore, I am also taking the under here, as I don’t see the Pistons being able to score enough against the Orlando Magic today.
Final Pick
Orlando Magic -11.5 and Under 218.5
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