Orlando has been hot both straight up and against the spread but is it the best bet in Saturday night’s Magic vs. Pistons matchup at 8:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
545 Orlando Magic (-6.5) at 546 Detroit Pistons (+6.5); o/u 227
8:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 24, 2024
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Magic vs. Pistons: Public Bettors Backing Road Favorite
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing the Magic when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Fultz to Miss Saturday’s Game vs. Pistons
Markelle Fultz (left knee injury maintenance) will miss Saturday’s matchup with the Pistons. Fultz sat out Orlando’s final game before the All-Star break on February 14, and Saturday’s absence will mark three games in a row on the sidelines. It’s concerning that Fultz isn’t healthy enough to take the court after extended time off, and fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status moving forward. Fultz’s next chance to play will come Sunday against the Hawks. While he’s out, Cole Anthony and Anthony Black should absorb most of his minutes.
Cunningham Leads Detroit with 30 Points
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 30 points (13-of-21 FGs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal and four 3-pointers in a 129-115 loss to Indiana on Thursday. Cade struggled in their final two games before the All-Star break, but he was able to get back on track in this one. He had his first 30-point game since January 5th and hit four 3-pointers for the first time since December 28th.
It has been an up-and-down season for Cunningham, but he is more than capable of providing this type of production. They will head home to host the Magic for their next game on Saturday, which will be their final game of the week. The Magic are an excellent defensive team, but Cunningham will still look to keep up the production to try and help Detroit get their ninth win of the season.
Magic vs. Pistons NBA Betting Trends
Under is 4-0 in Pistons last 4 overall
Over is 6-0 in Magic last 6 overall
Under is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 home games
Over is 5-2 in Magic last 7 road games
Magic vs. Pistons NBA Prediction:
Take Orlando. The Magic are 5-1 against the spread in their last six road games, are 46-22-1 against the number in their last 69 games overall and are 25-10-1 at the betting window in their last 36 games following a win. On the other side, the Pistons are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five games following a loss and are 2-5-2 at the betting window in their last nine home games following a road trip of seven or more days.
Magic vs. Pistons Betting Prediction: ORLANDO MAGIC -6.5