Pistons vs Magic Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 2, 2025, 12:13AM | Published: Jan 1, 2025, 12:40AM
The Detroit Pistons will take on the Orlando Magic in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Malik Beasley, the Pistons are up against a Magic side that includes Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pistons vs Magic game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Detroit vs Orlando NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pistons a 59% chance of beating the Magic at Little Caesars Arena.
Pistons vs Magic: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pistons $1.74, Magic $2.15
- Line: Pistons -2 ($1.87), Magic +2 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 212 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pistons at $1.74 and the Magic at $2.15.
The Pistons are 2-point favourites against the Magic, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Magic (+2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 212 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pistons (-2) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 212-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Pistons vs Magic: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Detroit at $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Pistons -2 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 212 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pistons vs Magic best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
Pistons vs Magic: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Magic at Little Caesars Arena this Thursday is the Pistons prevailing 107-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Detroit vs Orlando game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
Pistons vs Magic: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Pistons vs Magic without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the Pistons with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, while Jalen Suggs is projected to finish with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Magic.
Pistons Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 27 | 6 | 9 |
| Jaden Ivey | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Malik Beasley | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Duren | 10 | 9 | 2 |
| Tobias Harris | 10 | 5 | 2 |
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| Goga Bitadze | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Tristan da Silva | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Wendell Carter | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 10 | 2 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs Orlando match-up.
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Pistons vs Magic: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pistons and Magic at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Thursday 2 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Orlando predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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