Magic vs. Pistons: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 24, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 23, 2024

The Orlando Magic (31-25) visit the Detroit Pistons (8-47) at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The contest tips at 8:00 PM ET and airs on BSDE. The Pistons are 8-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s point total is set at 224.5.

Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Magic vs. Pistons Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Magic -8 224.5

Not yet a DraftKings Sportsbook user? Sign up using our link and get a $50 bonus bet when you deposit, plus a deposit bonus!

Injury Report as of February 24

Magic: Markelle Fultz: Out (Injury Management)

Pistons: Isaiah Stewart: Out (Suspension), Quentin Grimes: Probable (Knee), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Trade Pending)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pistons (+8)
Total Pick Over (224.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Magic vs. Pistons Stat Rankings

Magic Avg. (Rank) Pistons Avg. (Rank)
111.8 (25th) Points Scored 112.9 (23rd)
110.8 (6th) Points Allowed 122.1 (27th)
42.7 (21st) Rebounds 43.7 (13th)
11.0 (11th) Off. Rebounds 11.2 (8th)
10.9 (30th) 3pt Made 11.2 (29th)
24.9 (24th) Assists 26.5 (16th)
13.8 (22nd) Turnovers 14.9 (29th)

Best Betting Site for Magic vs. Pistons

Ready to put your picks to the test for this matchup? Check out DraftKings Sportsbook and sign up using our link for the best first-time depositor bonus!

Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 56 22.8 6.8 5.2 1 0.5 1.6
Franz Wagner 48 20.9 5.6 4.1 1.1 0.4 1.6
Jalen Suggs 51 12.2 3.3 2.4 1.4 0.6 2
Cole Anthony 55 11.9 4 3.1 0.8 0.4 1.1
Wendell Carter Jr. 30 11.4 6.3 1.6 0.4 0.5 1.2

Pistons Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Cade Cunningham 45 22.1 4.1 7.5 0.9 0.4 1.8
Jaden Ivey 51 15.2 3.7 3.6 0.7 0.6 1.5
Simone Fontecchio 4 15 3.8 1.5 0.8 0 2.3
Jalen Duren 40 14 12 2.5 0.4 0.8 0
Evan Fournier 3 11 4 0.7 1 0.3 2.3

Betting Trends

  • The Magic are 37-19-0 against the spread this year.
  • Against the spread as 8-point favorites or more, Orlando is 3-1.
  • This year, 28 of the Magic’s 56 games have hit the over.
  • Orlando and its opponent have broken the 224.5-point mark 26 times this season.
  • Magic games this season have posted an average total of 222.6, which is 1.9 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • The Pistons have 26 wins in 55 games against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread, as a 8-point underdog or greater, Detroit is 19-14-1.
  • Out of 55 Pistons games so far this season, 30 have hit the over.
  • There have been 36 Detroit’s games this season with more than 224.5 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Pistons games this year (224.5) is 10.5 points higher than the total for this matchup.

Not all sportsbook offers available in all areas and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.

PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy