Magic vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 26, 2025, 12:11AM | Published: Jan 25, 2025, 12:46AM
The Orlando Magic will face the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Kia Center on Sunday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, the Magic are looking to overcome a Pistons side that includes Cade Cunningham, Malik Beasley and Tobias Harris.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Magic vs Pistons game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Orlando vs Detroit NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Magic a 63% chance of beating the Pistons at Kia Center.
Magic vs Pistons: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Kia Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Magic $1.61, Pistons $2.40
- Line: Magic -3.5 ($1.91), Pistons +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 208.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Magic at $1.61 and the Pistons at $2.40.
The Magic are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Pistons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pistons (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 208.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Magic and the Pistons have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 208.5-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Magic vs Pistons: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Orlando at $1.61 with Bet365
- Line: Magic -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 208.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Magic vs Pistons predictions are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Magic vs Pistons: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Magic vs Pistons at Kia Center this Sunday is the Magic winning 107-103.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Orlando vs Detroit game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Magic vs Pistons: Player Props
Betting on Magic vs Pistons player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Kia Center.
Paolo Banchero is expected to lead the Magic with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Cade Cunningham is projected to have 25 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the Pistons.
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 23 | 7 | 6 |
| Franz Wagner | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Jalen Suggs | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Wendell Carter | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Pistons Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 25 | 6 | 9 |
| Malik Beasley | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Tobias Harris | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Tim Hardaway | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Duren | 11 | 9 | 2 |
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Magic vs Pistons: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Magic and Pistons at Kia Center is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Sunday 26 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Kia Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Orlando vs Detroit predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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