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The Detroit Pistons (18-51) seek to end a four-game losing streak Thursday when they face the Orlando Magic (18-52) on the road. Tip-off is 7 p.m. ET at Amway Center. Below, we look at the Pistons vs. Magic odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Pistons, already been eliminated from postseason contention, are 2-1 against the Magic this season. The Pistons are tied for the fewest road wins in the league with only seven.
The Magic are in last place in the Eastern Conference, a half game behind the Pistons. They have lost two in a row and four of their last six, and they are coming off a 150-108 blowout loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
- Money line: Pistons +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Magic -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +2.5 (-107) | Magic -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
Pistons at Magic key injuries
Pistons
- G Cade Cunningham (non-COVID illness) questionable
- G Hamidou Diallo (finger) out
- F Jerami Grant (knee) out
- G Frank Jackson (back) out
- G Rodney MacGruder (hamstring) questionable
Magic
- F Bol Bol (foot) out
- C Wendall Carter (ankle) questionable
- F Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
- F Chuma Okeke (knee) out
- G Jalen Suggs (ankle) out