The Magic will play the Pistons on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Orlando Magic and the Detroit Pistons set for Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Orlando Magic currently have a 93.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Detroit Pistons is 86.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic currently have a 7-10 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons start this matchup with a 5-8 record as a home team. They now rank 10th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Orlando Magic currently rank 27th (105.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Detroit Pistons stand at 14th averaging 112.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 103.5 points against the Orlando Magic, ranking them 27th in the league. The Detroit Pistons currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 115.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Orlando Magic have notched a 5-1 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Detroit Pistons possess a 1-5 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Orlando Magic have a 20-14 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 14-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, me hearties! The Orlando Magic be clashin’ with the Detroit Pistons...today in the Motor City. The fans be rowdy in Detroit’s arena...cheerin’ for their home team with thunderous roars and boos.
The Magic have a 20-14 overall standing...while the Pistons be laggin’ behind at 14-18. Orlando be dominatin’...with a 5-1 record in the Eastern Southeast Division...while Detroit be strugglin’ at 1-5 in the Eastern Central Division.
Orlando be averagin’ 105.9 points per game...but the Pistons be scorin’ an impressive 112.2 points per game. This be a clash of offense versus defense...strength versus weakness.
See you courtside at today’s game...and be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...Look at this game’s prop bets below...and may the best team prevail! Arrr!
Best Magic at Pistons Odds
| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Orlando Magic | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -2.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Orlando Magic are +2.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 212.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 212.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Orlando Magic are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Magic
Pistons
1/01/25 7:10pm EST | +2.5 -115-2.5 -105 |
Underdog Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 Orlando Magic underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Magic
Pistons
Game to Overtime
1/01/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -115Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 105.5 o -120105.5 u -105Bet |
Anthony Black
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
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Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -115Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Gary Harris
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -120Bet |
Goga Bitadze
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Jaden Ivey
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -15014.5 u +110Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Suggs
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
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Jonathan Isaac
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -120Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Tobias Harris
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -130Bet |
Tristan da Silva
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
Wendell Carter Jr
Points Scored
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Anthony Black
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -115Bet |
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Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 37.5 u -11037.5 o -120Bet |
Gary Harris
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -115Bet |
Goga Bitadze
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 25.5 u -11525.5 o -120Bet |
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Jaden Ivey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 22.5 u -12522.5 o -105Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Suggs
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 29.5 u -11529.5 o -115Bet |
Jonathan Isaac
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Wendell Carter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at DET 1/01/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11519.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 23 | 21 | 0.523 | +13.0 | 10-11 | 13-10 | 1-6 | 16-15 | 112.2 | 112.9 | -0.7 | W2 | 7-3 |
| Orlando Magic | 23 | 23 | 0.500 | +14.0 | 14-9 | 9-14 | 5-1 | 19-14 | 103.4 | 104.3 | -0.9 | L5 | 2-8 |
Orlando Magic & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Orlando Magic Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Magic | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +75000 Bet |
Orlando Magic & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.