Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic NBA Picks & Predictions 3/2/2018

Friday, March 2, 2018

Amway Center

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The Detroit Pistons head to Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Friday, March 2, 2018. The opening line for this game has Detroit as 2.5 point favorites.

The Pistons head into this matchup with a mark of 29-32. They are 4th in the Central Division. They currently have a point differential of -0.6 as they are averaging 103.2 points per contest while giving up 103.8 per game. The Magic have an overall mark of 18-43. They currently are 5th in the Southeast Division. They are averaging 105.6 points per contest and giving up 110.2, which is a point differential of -4.6.

Valuable Detroit Pistons Betting Trends

The Detroit Pistons are 27-32-2 against the spread

The Detroit Pistons are 25-33-3 against the over/under

Important Orlando Magic Betting Trends

The Orlando Magic are 29-32-0 against the spread

The Orlando Magic are 27-34-0 against the over/under

Key Detroit Pistons Injuries

12/27/17 PG Reggie Jackson Ankle is out indefinitely
11/25/17 F Jon Leuer Ankle is out for season

Key Orlando Magic Injuries

11/30/17 G Terrence Ross Knee is out indefinitely
03/01/18 F Jonathan Isaac Ankle is "?" Friday vs Detroit

Player Spotlight

Blake Griffin comes into this game averaging 21.5 points per contest while playing 34.1 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 7.6 rebounds per contest and distributes 5.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage is 79%. Andre Drummond averages 15.1 points per contest in 33.3 minutes per game this year. He averages 3.4 assists per game and 15.8 rebounds per contest for Detroit. His field goal percentage is 54% for the season while his free throw percentage is 63%.

Player Spotlight

Evan Fournier has scored 18 points per contest while playing 32.4 minutes per game this season for the Magic. He hauls in 3.2 rebounds per contest and has 2.9 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is at 88%. Jonathon Simmons averages 13.8 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 29 minutes per game. He also brings in 3.5 rebounds per game and 2.4 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 77%.

Useful Team Statistics

Detroit averages 103.2 points per contest this year, which is 24th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -0.66 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a unit, which has them ranked 23rd. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 5th in the NBA. They average 43.1 boards per contest and 22.7 assists per game, which ranks them 18th and 16th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 24th with 13.6 per game. The Pistons allow 103.8 points per contest which is 9th in the NBA. They also surrender a 46% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 16th and 28th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 43.2 rebounds a game which ranks 18th, and they allow 24.7 assists per game which puts them in 27th place in the league. They force 15 turnovers per game which ranks them 22nd in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Orlando is 15th in the NBA with 105.6 points per contest this season. They are 14th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is -4.56. They shoot 36% from beyond the arc, which is good for 16th in the league. They are 25th in the NBA in rebounding with 41.2 boards per contest and 11th in assists per game with 23.5. The Magic are 13th in turnovers per contest with 14.6. The Magic give up 110.2 points per game, which ranks them 28th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 48% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 27th and 16th in those defensive statistics. They rank 26th with 24.6 dimes allowed per game and 26th with 45.4 boards surrendered per contest. The Magic are 12th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.2 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Pistons are 20th in the NBA in offensive rating with 107, and their defensive rating of 107.7 is ranked 19th. In terms of pace they are 20th in the league with 96.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 23rd. As a team they are 27th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shots, ranking 18th in the league. Detroit is 24th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 11th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Orlando is 14th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 9th in the league. The Magic are 19th in the NBA in offensive rating with 107.1, and their defensive rating of 111.7 is ranked 4th. In terms of pace they are 8th in the league with 98.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 13th. As a team they are 14th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 13th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Pistons/Magic NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Detroit -2.5

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