The Orlando Magic will face the Detroit Pistons on February 4 (Sunday). This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Magic winning the first. The Pistons are on a three-game winning streak. Orlando is regaining its winning momentum with back-to-back wins over the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves. Orlando is currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 26-23 record. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons are themselves at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with just six wins.
Preview
The Detroit Pistons are currently without Isiah Stewart and he is expected to recover until mid-February. Mike Muscala is also out, as he needs care for his concussion. On the other side, the Orlando Magic have a full roster in this upcoming game and no players on the injury report.
Starting lineup
With a complete roster, the Orlando Magic will start with Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. The Detroit Pistons will start with Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Bojan Bogdanovic and Kevin Knox II will replace Isaiah Stewart.
Betting tips & Prediction
Cade Cunningham’s NBA prop for this game is 20.5. He has not gone over since returning from injury. It will be risky to put him over, as he has been more involved in assisting his teammates. The NBA prop for Paolo Banchero is 26.5. Just like Cunningham, who likes to get his teammates involved, it’s safe not to put him over.
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The Orlando Magic are favorites to win this matchup against the Detroit Pistons, but the 6.5-point spread should not be covered. The pistons’ recent games have been close, but they still lost. The total should be under, similar to their recent matchups this season.
