Magic vs. Pistons NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for March 3

Magic vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Sunday, March 3, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Venue: Amway Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: BSFL and BSDET

The Orlando Magic (34-26) are heavily favored (by 11 points) to continue a three-game home winning streak when they host the Detroit Pistons (10-49) on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET. The over/under for the matchup is set at 217.

Magic vs. Pistons Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (87.1%)

Magic vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Magic have put together a 39-21-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Pistons are 27-30-1 against the spread this season.
• This season, 28 of the Magic's games have gone over the point total out of 58 chances.
• Pistons games this season have hit the over 51.7% of the time (30 out of 58 games with a set point total).
• Orlando has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 20 times in 28 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered 19 times in 32 opportunities in away games.
• The Magic have exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (46.4%) than road games (46.9%).
• This season, Detroit is 13-16-0 at home against the spread (.448 winning percentage). Away, it is 14-14-1 ATS (.483).
• In 2023-24 a lower percentage of the Pistons' games have finished above the over/under at home (41.4%, 12 of 29) compared to away (62.1%, 18 of 29).

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero's numbers on the season are 22.8 points, 6.8 boards and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 45.9% from the floor and 36.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 made 3-pointers.
• Franz Wagner is averaging 20.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Cole Anthony is averaging 11.9 points, 4 boards and 3.1 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Jalen Suggs averages 12.3 points, 3.2 boards and 2.5 assists, shooting 45.7% from the floor and 39.2% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Moritz Wagner's numbers on the season are 11.3 points, 4.6 boards and 1.2 assists per contest, shooting 59.3% from the floor (ninth in NBA).

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.4 assists for the Pistons.
• The Pistons are receiving 14 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Jalen Duren.
• Jaden Ivey's numbers on the season are 15.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest. He is draining 44.7% of his shots from the field and 35% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 triples.
• Ausar Thompson's numbers on the season are 8.9 points, 6.4 boards and 1.9 assists per contest. He is sinking 49.4% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, Isaiah Stewart gives the Pistons 11.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists, plus 0.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.

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