The Detroit Pistons (7-10) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (10-7) on Saturday, November 23rd. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on FDSF. The Magic are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pistons are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pistons. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Pistons vs Magic

The Pistons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pistons fell to 7-10 on the season after a 123-121 loss to the Hornets on Thursday. Detroit, who entered the game as -2.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points of 244 exceeded the O/U line of 222.

Detroit trailed 93-79 going into the 4th quarter after Charlotte went on a 12-0 run earlier in the game. The Pistons made a strong push in the final quarter, outscoring the Hornets 30-16, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Magic improved to 10-7 this season with a 119-118 win over the Lakers on Thursday. Orlando, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 237.5 exceeded the O/U line of 216.5 by 20.5 points.

Orlando trailed 67-60 at halftime but turned the game around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 29-21. They entered the 4th quarter with a slim 89-88 lead and matched the Lakers point-for-point in the final frame, with both teams scoring 30 points.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

In their 123-121 loss to the Hornets, the Pistons shot 42.4% from the field, but connected on 17 threes at a 35.4% rate. Tobias Harris hit 6 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep, while Cade Cunningham struggled from beyond the arc, making just 2 threes at 22.2%.

Cunningham finished with 27 points and 10 assists, scoring 10 points in the 3rd quarter. Harris added 26 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter and 3 in overtime. Jaden Ivey also contributed 7 points in the extra period.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Franz Wagner’s 37 points and 11 assists powered the Magic to a 119-118 win over the Lakers, with Wagner hitting 4 threes at a 40% rate. Jalen Suggs added 23 points, connecting on 5 threes at 38.5% efficiency.

Orlando made 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep and 47.3% overall. Wagner scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Suggs contributed 8 in the 1st and 3rd periods.

Pistons Team Defense

The Pistons’ defense struggled through the first three quarters, allowing 93 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 16 points. Overall, they allowed 123 points on 47% shooting from the Hornets.

Detroit had a tough time defending the three, as Charlotte hit 20 threes at a 45% clip. The Pistons sent the Hornets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Pistons recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Magic Team Defense

Defensively, the Pistons struggled through the first three quarters, allowing 33 points in the 1st and 30 in both the 2nd and 3rd. However, they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 16 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Hornets hit 20 threes at a 45% clip. The Pistons sent Charlotte to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Detroit also gave up 11 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Pistons vs Magic Trends

• Although Detroit has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-4-1. The team averaged 107 points per game in these games.
• Through their last five home games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 103 points per game.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-0-1.
• The Magic have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Pistons vs Magic Prediction

The Pistons come in as the underdog at +10, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 206.5, and our model predicts the Pistons and Magic to score a combined 213 points. We recommend betting on the over.

---

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

---

* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.