Magic vs. Pistons: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 3, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 2, 2024

The Orlando Magic (34-26) host the Detroit Pistons (9-50) at Amway Center, beginning at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Pistons are 11-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is 218 points.

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Magic vs. Pistons Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Magic -11 218

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Injury Report as of March 3

Magic: None

Pistons: Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Trade Pending), Marcus Sasser: Probable (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (-11)
Total Pick Over (218)

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)
111.5 (26th) Points Scored 112.5 (22nd)
110.2 (5th) Points Allowed 121.1 (27th)
42.8 (21st) Rebounds 43.5 (16th)
10.9 (13th) Off. Rebounds 11 (11th)
11 (30th) 3pt Made 11.3 (29th)
24.8 (25th) Assists 26.4 (16th)
13.9 (22nd) Turnovers 14.8 (29th)

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Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 58 22.8 6.8 5.2 1 0.5 1.5
Franz Wagner 52 20.6 5.6 4.1 1.1 0.4 1.5
Jalen Suggs 55 12.3 3.2 2.5 1.4 0.6 2.1
Cole Anthony 59 11.9 4 3.1 0.8 0.4 1.1
Wendell Carter Jr. 34 11.4 6.5 1.6 0.4 0.5 1.1

Pistons Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Cade Cunningham 49 22.4 4.2 7.4 0.9 0.4 1.9
Jaden Ivey 55 15.1 3.6 3.7 0.7 0.6 1.5
Simone Fontecchio 8 14.1 3.3 1.8 0.9 0 2.5
Jalen Duren 44 14 12 2.6 0.5 0.9 0
Isaiah Stewart 37 11.2 6.9 1.7 0.4 0.8 1.5

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Magic are 39-21-0 this season.
  • The Magic have seen 28 of their 60 games hit the over.
  • Orlando and its opponent have broken the 218-point mark 35 times this year.
  • The average total for Magic games this season has been 221.7, which is 3.7 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Pistons are 29-29-1 against the spread this year.
  • Detroit has an ATS record of 13-8 as a 11-point underdog or greater.
  • Out of 59 Pistons games so far this season, 30 have hit the over.
  • So far this season, 47 Detroit’s games have featured more than 218 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Pistons games this year (218) is 15.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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