Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Orlando Magic (6-9), 4.5-point underdogs, visit Detroit to take on the Pistons (5-11). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 207.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Magic (6-point underdogs) were defeated by the Indiana Pacers, 111-106, while the Pistons (13-point underdogs) fell to the Milwaukee Bucks, 104-90. The Orlando game went 16.5 points over the projected point total of 200.5, while the Detroit game went 31.5 points under the projected point total of 225.5.
Orlando forced Indiana into a turnover percentage of 18.1 (above their season average of 11.5) while Detroit forced Milwaukee into a turnover percentage of 18.6 (above their season average of 12.8). Andre Drummond played a pivotal role for Detroit with 12 points and 17 rebounds. Jonathan Isaac, meanwhile had a solid performance for Orlando, putting up 25 points and nine rebounds.
The Pistons edged out the Magic in this series last year, taking three out of four games. In the last game, Detroit won 115-98. Detroit’s 0.634 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Orlando, who had a mark of 0.436. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Of the Magic’s 15 games, eight have finished over the total. Orlando holds records of 6-9 straight up (SU) and 5-8-2 against the spread (ATS).
Games featuring the Pistons have a tendency to finish over the O/U total (56.3 percent). Additionally, Detroit owns records of 5-11 SU and 5-9-2 ATS.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Detroit currently ranks 26th in possessions per game (101.3) and Orlando is 30th (99.4).
Magic at Pistons Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Magic average 12.7 second chance points per game, which ranks 18th in the league. The Pistons rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (14.3).
- Orlando ranks second in steals allowed per game (6.3) while Detroit ranks 27th (8.9).
- The Magic rank third in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while the Pistons rank 20th (13.8).
- Orlando ranks 12th in rebounds per game (46.2) while Detroit ranks 29th (41.4).
- Orlando ranks third in blocks per game (6.3) while Detroit ranks eighth (5.6).
- The Magic rank fifth in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.0) while the Pistons rank 28th (20.8).
- The Magic rank 10th in assists allowed per game (23.0) while the Pistons rank 26th (26.3).
- Detroit is second in the NBA with 29.8 three pointers allowed per game while Orlando is fifth with 31.3 three pointers allowed per game.
- Orlando ranks seventh in points allowed in the paint per game (44.8) while Detroit ranks 27th (51.5).
- In games where they allow less than 100 points, Detroit is 1-0 and Orlando is 4-1.
- When scoring more than 100 points, the Magic are 4-3 and the Pistons are 4-8.
- Orlando is 2-4 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 4-3 ATS at home.
- The Magic have 3 overs and 3 unders in 6 road games.
- The Pistons have 4 overs, 2 unders and 1 push in 7 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Magic are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 1-3-1.
- In their last five games, Orlando has 5 overs, while Detroit has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Magic have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Orlando has been defeated by an average of 0.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 104.2 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 108.4 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
