The Detroit Pistons'(15-44) visit the'Orlando Magic'(24-35) on Thursday. Tip from Amway Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Detroit lost to the Boston Celtics 127-109 on Feb. 15 before the All-Star break, failing to cover as an 11.5-point road underdog. It has lost back-to-back games and is just 3-7 in its last 10. The Pistons are 5-5 against the spread (ATS) over that 10-game span and 25-31-3 ATS on the season.
Orlando fell 123-113 on Feb. 21 at the Toronto Raptors and failed to cover as a 7.5-point road underdog. The Magic are 5-5 straight up and ATS in their last 10 games. They are 33-25-1 ATS for the year.
Detroit has won and covered the spread as a favorite in both matchups between these teams this season. The total has split in those games.