Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 25, 2025

The NBA’s Saturday slate features a Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic matchup, spotlighting two Eastern Conference teams moving in different directions. The Pistons (23-21) have been steadily climbing the standings, while the Magic (23-23) are reeling from five consecutive losses.

This will mark the third and final meeting between these teams this season. The series is currently tied 1-1.

Here’s a preview of the Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic game, set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Kia Center in Orlando.

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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds

Moneyline: Pistons (+114) vs Magic (-135)

Spread: Pistons +3.5 (-110) vs Magic -3.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Pistons o211.5 (-110) vs Magic u211.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic preview

The Detroit Pistons have been playing exceptional basketball recently, led by Cade Cunningham, who is making a strong case for his first All-Star appearance with averages of 24.6 points, 9.4 assists and 6.5 rebounds this season.

The Pistons come into this matchup riding a two-game win streak after defeating the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks. Over their last 16 games, they’ve won 12, including victories against the New York Knicks, LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns.

In contrast, the Orlando Magic have hit a rough patch. Once sitting as the No. 3 team in the East behind the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, the Magic now find themselves in seventh place.

Despite the return of Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero (with Jalen Suggs still sidelined), the team has struggled. They recently suffered a humiliating 101-79 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, with Banchero shooting just 1-for-14 for eight points. That defeat came on the heels of a 16-point loss to the struggling Toronto Raptors.

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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic predicted starting lineups

For the Pistons, Jaden Ivey is out with a left fibula fracture.

For the Magic, Jalen Suggs (low back strain), Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) and Cole Anthony (illness) are all questionable. Gary Harris is out with a left hamstring strain, Mac McClung is out on G League assignment and Moe Wagner is out with a torn left ACL.

Pistons

G - Cade Cunningham | G - Tim Hardaway Jr. | F - Ausar Thompson | F - Tobias Harris | C - Jalen Duren

Magic

G - Anthony Black | G - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | F - Franz Wagner | F - Paolo Banchero | C - Wendell Carter Jr.

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic betting props

• Paolo Banchero’s O/U: 23.5 points. Bet the under, given his struggles since returning from injury.
• Tobias Harris’ O/U: 11.5 points (-130 on FanDuel). Bet the over, as he’s been a steady contributor.

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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic prediction

Given their recent performances, it’s surprising the Detroit Pistons are listed as underdogs in this matchup. Expect them to pull off the upset as Cade Cunningham continues to bolster his All-Star credentials.