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Magic vs. Pistons Player Props, Odds & Predictions – Friday, Dec 8

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) grabs the rebound during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Amway Center.
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The Magic are gearing up for a showdown against the Detroit Pistons on Friday, Dec 8. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSF. Orlando comes into this matchup as 11.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 229.5. Will the Magic manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Magic vs. Pistons predictions.

Magic vs. Pistons Odds

  • Spread: Magic -11.5
  • Total 229.5

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Game Info

  • Date: Friday, Dec 8
  • Time: 7:00 ET
  • Location: Amway Center, Orlando FL
  • TV: BSF

Pistons Betting Trends

  • Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-10. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-6-1.

Magic Betting Trends

  • In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
  • Through their last ten home games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • The Magic have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Will the Pistons Defense Show Up on the Road?

So far this season, the Pistons are 2-19 overall and come into today’s game as +11.5 point underdogs. In conference play, the Pistons are 2-11 compared to 0-8 in non-conference games.

The Pistons offense is coming off a game where they scored 102 points against the Grizzlies. They posted a field goal percentage of 45.1% and connected on 11 threes. Offensively, the Pistons have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 22nd in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 24th in percentage and 28th in three-pointers made.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Pistons is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 118.0 points per game (23rd).

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pistons squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.9% from downtown.

Are the Magic Ready for a Home Win?

Heading into their game against the Pistons, the Magic come in at 14-7 overall and are in need of a win to snap their two game losing skid. In the Eastern Conference, the Magic are currently 3rd and are 1st in the Southeast division.

The Magic’s offense finished with 111 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 114.1 points per contest. One area that the Magic offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 1st in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 47%.

So far, the Magic defense is giving up 110.5 points per contest, which has them sitting 7th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in six straight matchups.

So far this season, the Magic’s defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 4th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 25.0 times per game vs. Orlando.

Magic vs. Pistons Player Prop

A player prop we are looking at is Franz Wagner and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -123 while the under is at -111. Our model predicts that Franz Wagner will finish with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 22.5.

  • The Prop: Franz Wagner Under 22.5 Points (-111)

Magic vs. Pistons Predictions

In this Magic vs. Magic matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Pistons at +11.5. While we project the Magic to win 111-102, our recommendation is to bet on the Pistons for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 229.5, and our model projects the Pistons and Magic to reach a combined total of 213 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

The Pick: Pistons +11.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook