The Orlando Magic (11-8) and Detroit Pistons (15-3) meet Friday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Tip in the NBA Cup group play match is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Magic vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Pistons lead 1-0 with a 135-116 win Oct. 29 as a 2-point home underdog as the Over (227.5) cashed
The Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 Tuesday, covering as a 4.5-point road favorite as the Over (229.5) cashed. G Anthony Black led 9 Magic players scoring in double figures with a team-high 31 points. Orlando has been on a tear, winning 7 of its last 9 games and going 7-2 against the spread (ATS) in those. It is 10-9 ATS on the season.
The Pistons had their 13-game winning streak snapped Wednesday in a 117-114 loss to the Boston Celtics, failing to cover as a 2-point road favorite as the Under (233) hit. G Cade Cunningham scored 42 points in the loss. After a 2-2 start, Detroit has surged to the top of the Eastern Conference. It is 9-4 ATS in November and 12-6 ATS on the season.
Magic at Pistons odds
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Moneyline (ML): Magic +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Pistons -150 (bet $150 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Magic +2.5 (-102) | Pistons -2.5 (-118)Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Magic at Pistons key injuries
Magic
F Paolo Banchero (groin) outF Franz Wagner (face) availableC Mo Wagner (knee) out
Pistons
G Jaden Ivey (reconditioning) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Pistons picks and predictionsPrediction
Pistons 120, Magic 112
PASS.
There’s no real value here. The Pistons (-150) are a little too expensive to take at home, although they are a strong 7-1 at Little Caesars Arena.
BET PISTONS -2.5 (-102).
Despite having their winning streak broken, the Pistons have been surging. They have covered 3 straight home games and are 5-2 ATS across their last 7. Detroit has been on a tear offensively as well, scoring at least 120 points in 4 of its last 5 contests. They’re averaging 119.3 points per game (PPG), eighth-best in the league.
The Magic rank seventh in scoring (119.6) and while they rank 13th in defensive rating, that’s still a step down from their position a season ago. They have allowed at least 121 points in 2 of their last 3 games. Orlando is 4-3 ATS on the road.
Take PISTONS -2.5 (-102).
BET UNDER 233.5 (-110).
Both teams have a capable defense, and neither side plays at an ultra-fast tempo. The Pistons rank 15th and Magic 18th in pace. The Pistons have allowed 117 or fewer in 7 straight games and allow 112.9 PPG on the season (seventh-best). The Magic have allowed 117 or fewer in 9 of their last 11 contests and allow 114.3 PPG, (11th-best).
Considering those trends, back UNDER 235.5 (-110).
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