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Game time: November 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Kia Center — Orlando, FL

Article updated Nov 23, 6:05 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Saturday, the Detroit Pistons will be facing off against the Orlando Magic in Florida at 7pmET. Orlando has been on a hot streak at home, winning seven straight games.

Game outlook

This Saturday, the Detroit Pistons will be facing off against the Orlando Magic in Florida at 7pmET. Orlando has been on a hot streak at home, winning seven straight games. The Pistons vs. Magic prediction is highly anticipated, as this will be the first meeting of the season between these two teams. Orlando is currently favored to win by a significant margin, opening at -10 and the current line being Orlando -9.5. It will be interesting to see if Orlando can continue their winning streak or if Detroit will be able to pull off an upset.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pistons +350 | Magic -450

Spread: Pistons +9.5 (-110) | Magic -9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 206.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Orlando will win straight-up is 82%.

Detroit Pistons

Cade Cunningham, a rising star for the Detroit Pistons, is currently averaging 8.9 assists per game and has been instrumental in his team's success, ranking 9th in assists per contest. Unfortunately, Cunningham recently suffered a hip injury and will be sidelined for an upcoming game. In the absence of Cunningham, players like Jaden Ivey and Ronald Holland II will need to step up their performance. Detroit's offensive and defensive statistics are solid, ranking 21st in offense and 11th in defense. The team has a power ranking of 25 and a record of 7-10 for the season. With veteran players like Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley contributing, the Pistons are looking to continue improving their performance on both ends of the court.

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Orlando Magic Analysis

The Orlando Magic have seen a turnaround in their performance despite Paolo Banchero's absence due to injury. They have won seven of their last eight games, with standout performances from Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Wagner has been the leading scorer for the team in 10 of the last 11 games, averaging 23.2 points per game. The team has struggled with three-point shooting, ranking last in the NBA, but have shown strength defensively, ranking first in the league for points allowed. Orlando has an overall record of 10-7 and a power ranking of 7. Their offensive statistics are average, but they excel on the defensive end. Against Detroit, they have faced recent losses, but their performance overall has been impressive.

Magic poised to capitalize on Detroit's loss of Cunningham with strong defensive play led by Suggs

Orlando has exhibited strong performance in the absence of Banchero, as Franz Wagner has emerged as a promising talent. However, Detroit's recent loss of Cade Cunningham leaves a notable void without a player of Wagner's caliber to fill the gap. While Ivey shows skill, his shot selection and ability to orchestrate the offense do not match up to Cunningham's level. Despite Orlando's average shooting capabilities, they are up against a Detroit team that is allowing a 45.7% shooting average. The Magic, led by Suggs, excel as one of the top defensive teams in the league and are poised to impede Detroit's offensive threats effectively.

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SportsJaw Pistons vs Magic archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pistons vs Magic matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Pistons+350 → +320Moved
  • Moneyline · Orlando Magic-455 → -410Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Pistons+10 (-110) → +9 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Orlando Magic-10 (-110) → -9 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over206.5 (-110) → 207 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under206.5 (-110) → 207 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Pistons
3-0 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Orlando Magic
1-2 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-23T23:05:51.040Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Cade Cunningham, a rising star for the Detroit Pistons, is currently averaging 8.9 assists per game and has been instrumental in his team's success, ranking 9th in assists per contest. Unfortunately, Cunningham recently suffered a hip injury and will be sidelined for an upcoming game. In the absence of Cunningham, players like Jaden Ivey and Ronald Holland II will need to step up their performance. Detroit's offensive and defensive statistics are solid, ranking 21st in offense and 11th in defense. The team has a power ranking of 25 and a record of 7-10 for the season. With veteran players like Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley contributing, the Pistons are looking to continue improving their performance on both ends of the court.

The Orlando Magic have seen a turnaround in their performance despite Paolo Banchero's absence due to injury. They have won seven of their last eight games, with standout performances from Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Wagner has been the leading scorer for the team in 10 of the last 11 games, averaging 23.2 points per game. The team has struggled with three-point shooting, ranking last in the NBA, but have shown strength defensively, ranking first in the league for points allowed. Orlando has an overall record of 10-7 and a power ranking of 7. Their offensive statistics are average, but they excel on the defensive end. Against Detroit, they have faced recent losses, but their performance overall has been impressive.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Orlando Magic defeated Detroit Pistons 111-100

Orlando Magic defeated Detroit Pistons 111-100 on November 23, 2024, a 11-point decision in the series. Orlando Magic's strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 33-21. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Pistons +9 (-110) spread, Orlando Magic covered, while the 211 combined points finished over the recorded total of 207.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • UncledavidSpread · Orlando Magic -10 (-110)Win
  • DoclocksTotal · Under 206.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnmiznerTotal · Over 206.5 (-110)Win
  • Josh720Spread · Detroit Pistons +9.5 (-110)Loss
  • RcSpread · Detroit Pistons +9.5 (-110)Loss