Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic: Game preview and odds
Detroit is coming off a lackluster performance on Friday against the Cavaliers. The Pistons didn’t show life until the fourth quarter, and it was far too late to avoid a 10-point loss.
The odds from theTop Basketball Sports Betting Sites favor Orlando against Detroit for the Sunday matchup between these conference rivals. This is the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, and Orlando has won every game so far.
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Probable Starters: Detroit/Orlando
Detroit:
- Cade Cunningham, PG
- Jaden Ivey, SG
- Ausar Thompson, SF
- Simone Fontecchio, SF
- Jalen Duren, C
Cunningham has scored 20+ points in 34 games, and under 20 in 15. He’a averaged 27.0 PPG, 7.0 APG, and 5.0 RPG over his last 5 games for Detroit… Jaden Ivey seems to have played his way into the starting lineup for good: he’s averaging four more minutes per game in his last 14 games, compared to the previous 14. However, Ivey’s three-point shooting percentage has tumbled to 22% in his last eight games, following his 12-for-14 outburst from downtown in back-to-back games in late January. The short story is: Ivey has yet to prove he can be counted on as a consistent threat from beyond the triple line.
Orlando:
- Jalen Suggs, PG
- Gary Harris, SG
- Franz Wagner, SF
- Paolo Banchero, SF
- Wendell Carter Jr., C
Paolo Banchero is averaging 23.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 5.6 APG in his last 5 games… Moritz Wagner has gone over his season average in points in 4 of his last 5 games. He averages about 19 minutes per game off the bench at center…
Pistons vs. Magic Best Bet
The Pistons are 14-4 Against The Spread in their last 18 NBA games. That’s a great predictor that this club has finally formed into a unit that can at least compete with many teams in the league. Which is why we still like wagering on the point spread. Take the 11 points from FanDuel, and bet $110 to win $100.
If you want to take a shot at the Pistons as outright winners, you can win $480 on a $100 wager. We aren’t making that out Best Bet, but we wouldn’t be shocked if Monty Williams had the Pistons in a position to steal a game on the road Sunday evening.
Parlay Bet for Detroit vs. Indiana NBA Action
These odds are from FanDuel Sportsbook: find the game in your NBA tab, click on the lines, and open the Same Game Parlay builder to create your parlay. This three-leg parlay has odds of +553.
- Cade Cunningham To Score 20+ Points
- Jaden Ivey To Make 2+ Three-Point Shots
- Paolo Banchero To Score 25+ Points
Pistons Betting Tracker
- Swishes: 15
- Airballs: 12
- Bankroll: Plus $510
Game Prediction: Magic 115, Pistons 105
The Magic have defeated the Pistons three times this season, scoring an average of 15 points per game. Orlando has a quicker, more pesky defensive team than Detroit. The Magic are near the top of the NBA in steals. But, Orlando is also a sloppy team (like Detroit), averaging 14.7 turnovers (compared to 15.4 for Detroit). The Magic are 20-8 at home, while Detroit is 5-25 on the road. The numbers tell the story: the Pistons are facing a tough challenge on Sunday. Still, we think Detroit will keep this game close enough.
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