Basketball fans will be excited to hear that the NBA is in back in action this season after being off for a few days. One of the games that’ll kick off the season’s second half will be Detroit Pistons VS Orlando Magic happening this Thursday.
Throughout the season, these two teams have only played twice, with the Pistons winning both matches, although they were played on their home court. Thursday’s game will determine if Magic will get its first win of the campaign against Detroit.
For the best betting preview for Pistons and Magic, visit MatchPlug. Here you’ll also get all the NBA Predictions Tonight, picks, and odds for the matchup.
Predictions and Betting Preview for Detroit Pistons VS Orlando Magic NBA Regular Season Game
- Venue: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida.
- When: Thursday, February 23, 2023
- Time: 16:00
- Teams to play: Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic
- NBA Picks: UNDER 226.5
Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM.
Betting On The Detroit Pistons
Season Record: 15-44
- 1XBet Spread: +7.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.82
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 226.5
- BetMGM Spread: -6.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 3.25
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 227.5
As usual, the Detroit Pistons ended their pre-NBA break schedule with a defeat against the Boston Celtics. The 109-127 defeat was not much of a surprise, especially since the Pistons were playing against one of the strongest teams in the league.
But, tomorrow’s match is a chance for them to change their fortune against the Magic, an opponent they can beat easily. In the last four meetings they had with Orlando, Detroit won, giving them some hope.
In spite of this slight edge, expectations for the Pistons to win this game are still low. They presently sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and waste away near the bottom of many key statistical categories. They rank as the second-worst team in defense, giving up an average of 118.1 points per game.
Betting On The Orlando Magic
Season Record: 24-35
- 1XBet Spread: +7.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.395
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 226.5
- BetMGM Spread: +6.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.36
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 227.5
In their last game, Orlando Magic lost again, this time on a road match against the Toronto Raptors with a score of 113-123. The Magic’s form hasn’t been consistent, with changing wins and losses in their last 5 games, which put them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings.
This next game with the Pistons will be at home, where they have also faced challenges this season, with a record of 14 wins and 15 losses at the Amway Center.
Nevertheless, Orlando will be playing an opponent whose weakness they can easily exploit. To win this matchup, they must improve their offensive strength. Presently, they average just 111.3 points per game, putting them as the 6th worst team in this category.
MatchPlug Prediction
The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have both had their fair share of struggle in crucial areas of the game, leaving no room for NBA Expert Picks to predict a high-scoring match.
No matter, the Magic seem to have a higher chance of winning tomorrow’s matchup, since they’ve had a considerably better performance against the Pistons this season.
But, with both teams lacking significantly in the area of offense, it is possible that this game will be closely contested and with a low-scoring result.
Related Preview:
NBA Expert Picks: Memphis Grizzlies VS Philadelphia 76ers Predictions Tonight
