Magic vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 1

Magic vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Kia Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: FDSDET and FDSFL

The Detroit Pistons (44-14) visit the Orlando Magic (31-27) after winning five straight road games. The Pistons are favored by 6 points in the contest, which begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The over/under for the matchup is set at 221.5.

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: Pistons win (56.4%)

Magic vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Pistons have put together a 31-26-1 record against the spread this season.
• In the Magic's 58 games this season, they have 24 wins against the spread.
• This season, 27 of the Pistons' games have gone over the point total.
• The Magic have eclipsed the over/under 51.7% of the time this season (30 of 58 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Detroit has played worse when playing at home, covering 15 times in 31 home games, and 16 times in 27 road games.
• The Pistons have hit the over on the over/under in 14 of 31 home games (45.2%). They've fared better on the road, eclipsing the total in 13 of 27 matchups (48.1%).
• Orlando's winning percentage against the spread at home is .448 (13-16-0). Away, it is .379 (11-18-0).
• Magic games have gone above the over/under more often at home (16 times out of 29) than on the road (14 of 29) this year.

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points, 9.8 assists and 5.8 boards.
• Jalen Duren averages 18.5 points, 10.8 boards and 1.8 assists.
• Ausar Thompson averages 10.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists, shooting 51.6% from the field.
• Duncan Robinson is averaging 12.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
• Tobias Harris is averaging 13 points, 5.2 boards and 2.4 assists.

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Magic.
• The Magic get 20.3 points per game from Desmond Bane, plus 4.2 boards and 4.1 assists.
• Per game, Anthony Black gives the Magic 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists, plus 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• The Magic are getting 11.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Wendell Carter Jr.
• The Magic receive 13.6 points per game from Jalen Suggs, plus 3.9 boards and 5.3 assists.

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