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Pistons vs. Magic: Betting Odds & Key Game Notes on Sunday

The Pistons will pay a visit to the Magic on Sunday.
Pistons vs. Magic: Betting Odds & Key Game Notes on Sunday
Pistons vs. Magic: Betting Odds & Key Game Notes on Sunday

Following a Friday night loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Detroit Pistons are set to return to the court on Sunday to face the Orlando Magic on the road.

The 9-50 Pistons are coming off of a loss against the shorthanded Cavaliers, putting them instantly back in the losing column after an upset win over the Chicago Bulls.

As for the Magic, they are searching for their third-straight victory and looking to get a leg up on the Miami Heat, who currently share the same record at 34-26.

Last weekend, the Pistons and the Magic engaged in a tight battle that went down to the wire. On the final possession, the Magic managed to get a huge shot from Paolo Banchero, which went in and sent him to the free throw line for an And-1 opportunity. The Magic ended up escaping Detroit with a 112-109 win. The victory marked the fifth straight for the Magic over the Pistons.

Orlando will search for a sweep on Sunday

Game Details

Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Sunday, March 3, 2024

Time: 6 PM ET.

Location: Kia Center

Betting Odds

Spread: ORL -10.5

Moneyline: ORL -654, DET +430

Total O/U: 217.5

*All Odds are Provided by SI Sportsbook

Key Game Notes

  • Pistons are 3-7 in their last ten games
  • On the road, the Pistons are 5-25 this season
  • Magic are on a two-game win streak
  • At home, the Magic are 20-8 this season
  • In their last ten games, the Magic are 7-3
  • Pistons are 14-6 against the spread in their last 20 games
  • The total has gone under in the Pistons’ previous eight games
  • Magic are 11-4 against the spread in their last 15 games
  • The total has gone under in four of the Magic’s last five games

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Justin Grasso
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