Magic vs. Pistons Picks & Best Bets 1st Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Detroit Pistons will take on the Orlando Magic in NBA action on Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Pistons will be led by Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Malik Beasley, while the Magic are headlined by Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to determine the best Magic vs. Pistons bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Pistons will likely defeat the Magic with a projected final score of 107-104.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Magic vs. Pistons Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Magic vs. Pistons picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Magic vs. Pistons Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena
- Spread: Magic +2.5 / Pistons -2.5
- Moneyline: Magic +114 / Pistons -134
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 212 Points (-108/-110)
Pistons -2.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Pistons have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Magic have a probability of 48%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -105.
Total Points Over 212 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 212, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% probability that the total will go over 212 points.
Magic vs. Pistons Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Orlando Magic at +114 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Detroit Pistons are available at -134 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Pistons are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 60% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Pistons also present the best betting value, with the odds of -134 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 3%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Magic vs. Pistons
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Magic vs. Pistons game.
Orlando Magic Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Suggs | 17 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Goga Bitadze | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Tristan da Silva | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Wendell Carter | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Jalen Suggs Under 21.5 Points Scored (-106)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jalen Suggs Under 21.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -106 |
- Our top prop bet for the Magic is on Jalen Suggs to score under 21.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 17 points, giving us an edge of 7.3% on the -106 odds offered by FanDuel.
Detroit Pistons Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cade Cunningham | 27 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
Jaden Ivey | 15 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Malik Beasley | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Jalen Duren | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Tobias Harris | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Cade Cunningham Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+154)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Cade Cunningham Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +154 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pistons is on Cade Cunningham to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 13.0% on the +154 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Magic vs. Pistons Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Magic vs. Pistons trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Ausar Thompson Over 6.5 Points Scored
Ausar Thompson has scored more than 6.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70% of the time). You can bet on him to score 7+ points again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Tristan Da Silva Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Tristan Da Silva has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of +115 (47%), available at Bet365.
Isaiah Stewart Over 1.5 Total Assists
Isaiah Stewart has had more than 1.5 assists in 8 of his last 13 games (62%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of +155 (39%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Cade Cunningham of the Pistons to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Pistons -2.5 to cover.
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