Betting Line Favors the Detroit Pistons in NBA Battle with Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when the Detroit Pistons tip off at Amway Center on Thursday in NBA play.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Orlando Magic installed as 3.5-point underdogs in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 204.5.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Pistons to win this game 113-95. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Orlando Magic sport a record of 11-24 and 12-22-1 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Detroit Pistons sit at 19-14 and 19-12-2 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 17-18 for the Orlando Magic and 14-19 for the Detroit Pistons. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Orlando vs Detroit injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the Orlando Magic at No. 30 and the Detroit Pistons at No. 15 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Orlando's No. 16-ranked offense averaging 104.89 PPG, against a Detroit Pistons defense that ranks No. 8 at 101.64 PPG. The Orlando Magic field goal percentage has averaged 45.73% so far, more than the Detroit Pistons shooters have achieved on the year, 44.92% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Pistons blew out Indiana on Tuesday, running up the score in a 107-83 win at Little Sportsbook Arena.
Orlando suffered a 107-89 loss against Miami on Tuesday, getting 19 points from Elfrid Payton in a losing effort at American Airlines Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit home to San Antonio, Saturday, December 30th
Orlando home to Miami, Saturday, December 30th