Magic vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 24 February 2023
Feb 22, 2023, 10:58PM
The Orlando Magic take on the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Amway Center on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Markelle Fultz, the Magic are looking to overcome a Pistons line-up that includes Bojan Bogdanovic, Jaden Ivey and Isaiah Stewart.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Magic vs Pistons, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who will win? Magic vs Pistons
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Magic-Pistons NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Magic a 72% chance of defeating the Pistons at Amway Center.
More: Magic vs Pistons Simulated 10K Times
Orlando vs Detroit Best Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Amway Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Magic $1.30, Pistons $3.65
- Line: Magic -7.5 ($1.91), Pistons +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Magic to win at $1.30 and the Pistons to win at $3.65.
The Magic are 7.5-point favourites against the Pistons, with odds of $1.91 currrently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Pistons (+7.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Magic vs Pistons sits at 229 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pistons (+7.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 229-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Magic vs Pistons NBA Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pistons at $3.65 with bet365 (1.7% edge)
- Line: Pistons +7.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (54% probability)
- Total Points: Under 229 at $1.91 with bet365 (51% probability)
Our Magic vs Pistons best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Magic have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pistons to win is our preferred option because of the 1.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the best odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Magic vs Pistons Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Magic vs Pistons at Amway Center on Friday has the Magic winning 117-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Orlando vs Detroit on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Magic vs Pistons NBA Props Tips
Betting on Magic vs Pistons prop bets and player prop picks? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Franz Wagner is expected to lead the Magic with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Bojan Bogdanovic is projected to finish with 27 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists for the Pistons.
Magic Projected Box Score
- Franz Wagner: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
- Paolo Banchero: 18 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
- Markelle Fultz: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
- Wendell Carter: 17 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
- Jalen Suggs: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST
Pistons Projected Box Score
- Bojan Bogdanovic: 27 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
- Jaden Ivey: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
- Isaiah Stewart: 11 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
- James Wiseman: 11 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
- Alec Burks: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest expert predictions before the Orlando vs Detroit game at Amway Center.
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Magic vs Pistons NBA 2023
The match-up between the Magic and Pistons at Amway Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Game: Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Friday 24 February 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Amway Center
All dates and times in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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