Orlando @ Detroit Picks & Props

Jaden Ivey has attempted 15.5 shots per game over the last 10 games, 3.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Jaden Ivey has sunk 2.6 threes per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this season. Jaden Ivey has been on the court for 33.1 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.3 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The matchup vs. Orlando is a favorable one; when the Magic are away from home, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs this year (20.2). The Detroit Pistons have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.

Jalen Suggs has attempted 6.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have notched 21.2 points per game (29th-most in the league) against the Detroit Pistons, designating this as a favorable matchup for offensive output. The Orlando Magic will likely see a spike in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons). The Detroit Pistons have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.5) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Magic have been among the best at getting to the free-throw line away from home: 2nd-best in the NBA this year with 25.8 free throws per game.

Cole Anthony has successfully made 55.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 14.3% higher than he's converted over the course of the year. Cole Anthony has successfully made 54.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 20.6% higher than he's sunk in all games this year. The Orlando Magic will likely see a spike in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons). The Detroit Pistons have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.5) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Cole Anthony has attempted 3.2 foul shots per game this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Franz Wagner has attempted 16.2 shots per game this year, quite a bit more than his 14.0 rate last year. Franz Wagner has sunk 41.1% of his shots from downtown over the last 15 games, 9.8% more than he's sunk in all games this season. Franz Wagner has been on the court for 33.3 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 89th percentile. The matchup against Detroit is a positive one; when the Detroit Pistons have the home court advantage, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting SFs over the last 16 games (19.5). The Orlando Magic will likely see a spike in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons).

Gary Harris has successfully made 58.9% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 14.3% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year while on the road. The Orlando Magic will likely see a spike in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons). The Detroit Pistons have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.5) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Gary Harris has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 22.2% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. As a team, the Magic have been among the best at getting to the free-throw line away from home: 2nd-best in the NBA this year with 25.8 free throws per game.

Ausar Thompson has sunk 13.6% of his shots from behind the three-point arc at home this year, ranking in the 11th percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Ausar Thompson ranks in the 88th percentile for personal fouls, logging a massive 2.6 fouls per game playing at home this year. The Detroit Pistons check in as the lowest scoring offense in the league as the home team this year. Over the last 10 games when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PFs have registered 15.1 points per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Magic, designating this as a hard matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Magic have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Detroit Pistons.

The Detroit Pistons check in as the lowest scoring offense in the league as the home team this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 4.9 3-point attempts per game (13th-fewest in the league) against the Magic, labeling this as a hard matchup. The Magic have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Detroit Pistons. The matchup against Orlando is a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.2 foul shots per game this year when the Orlando Magic are the visiting team (13th-least in the NBA).

Simone Fontecchio has sunk 39.2% of his attempts from downtown this year, putting him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the league. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 18.9 points per game (28th-most in the NBA) vs. the Magic, creating a good matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Pistons have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The Magic have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.4) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Relative to last season's 9.1 mark, Jalen Duren's points per game have spiked this season to 14.0. Jalen Duren has successfully made 80.4% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games at home, 16.3% higher than he's converted in all games this season on his home court. Relative to last season's 25.0 clip, Jalen Duren's playing time has surged this season to 30.0 minutes per game. The matchup against Wendell Carter Jr. is a favorable one for field goals; when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have made a monstrous 65.3% of their shots from the field (100th percentile). The Detroit Pistons have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.

Wendell Carter Jr. has made 61.6% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 8.9% more than he's sunk over the course of the year away from home. The matchup vs. Jalen Duren is a strong one; he has allowed a colossal 16.0 points per game while playing at home when squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year (86th percentile). The Orlando Magic will likely see a spike in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons). The Detroit Pistons have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.5) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the NBA, Wendell Carter Jr. registers in the 76th percentile for drawing fouls, logging a monstrous 2.6 free throw attempts per game this year.

Paolo Banchero has made 53.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games on the road, 20.1% higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season when playing away from home. Paolo Banchero has been on the court for 34.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 95th percentile. The Orlando Magic will likely see a spike in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons). The Detroit Pistons have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.5) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists). Paolo Banchero has made 87.6% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 20.2% more than he's made in all games this year while playing on the road.

Troy Brown Jr. has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Joe Ingles has not yet played a game this season.

Moritz Wagner has gone over 10.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jonathan Isaac has gone over 6.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

James Wiseman has not yet played a game this season.

Marcus Sasser has gone over 5.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Shake Milton has not yet played a game this season.

Evan Fournier has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Quentin Grimes has not yet played a game this season.