The Detroit Pistons (2-19) take on the Orlando Magic (14-7) on Friday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 2-2
The Pistons failed to cover as 1.5-point home underdogs, and the Under (220.5) hit, in their 116-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Detroit is on a league-worst 18-game skid as it hasn’t won a game since Oct. 28.
The Magic were defeated 121-111 by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, falling short of covering as 4.5-point road underdogs, and the Over (225.5) cleared. Orlando is on a 2-game losing streak, but it was on a 9-game winning streak before losing to the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 2.