Detroit @ Orlando Picks & Props

Cole Anthony has made 50.7% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 9.2% higher than he's made in all games this season. Cole Anthony has successfully made 44.7% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 11.5% higher than he's converted from downtown over the course of the year. This year, opposing squads have averaged 31.6 three attempts per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Detroit Pistons, branding this as a tough matchup. The Orlando Magic are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pistons). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank 7thbest in in the league on their home court with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year.

Jalen Suggs has made 61.1% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 16.3% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Jalen Suggs has successfully made 3.0 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.8 more than he's made from downtown over the course of the season when playing at home. The Orlando Magic are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pistons). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank 7thbest in in the league on their home court with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 5.7 foul shots per game (29th-most in the league) vs. the Pistons, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Cade Cunningham has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game while on the road this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. The Detroit Pistons rank as the 9th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The Pistons will likely experience a decrease in possessions today from facing the most lethargic pace home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Magic). This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (11th-lowest in the league) against the Orlando Magic, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line. Cade Cunningham will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage generally decreases player production in all facets of the game.

Out of all players in the league, Franz Wagner ranks in the 91st percentile for field goals made, registering an enormous 7.7 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Franz Wagner rates in the 86th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 32.4 minutes per game on his home court this year. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 45.0% on threes (27th-best in the league) against the Pistons, designating this as a positive matchup. The Orlando Magic are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pistons). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank 7thbest in in the league on their home court with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year.

Gary Harris has sunk 59.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 14.3% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. Gary Harris has made 69.3% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games, 31.2% more than he's converted from downtown overall this season. The Orlando Magic are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pistons). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank 7thbest in in the league on their home court with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. the Pistons may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a massive 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (29th-most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the NBA, Isaiah Stewart measures in the 80th percentile for three-point prowess on the road with a an outstanding 39.9% rate this year. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 49.9% on shot attempts from the field (21st-best in the league) against the Orlando Magic, creating a strong matchup. The 5th-most up-tempo pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

Ausar Thompson has made 60.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 12.9% more than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Ausar Thompson has been on the court for 32.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.0 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 1.9 threes per game (23rd-most in the league) against the Orlando Magic, designating this as a strong matchup. The 5th-most up-tempo pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jaden Ivey has attempted 14.6 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games, 2.7 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled 14.8 shot attempts per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the Orlando Magic, designating this as a good matchup. The 5th-most up-tempo pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). The Orlando Magic have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

Paolo Banchero has attempted 17.7 shots from the field per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 15.6 rate last year. Out of all players in the NBA, Paolo Banchero comes in at the 94th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 34.7 minutes per game at home this year. The Orlando Magic are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pistons). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank 7thbest in in the league on their home court with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Paolo Banchero ranks in the 95th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, logging a monstrous 5.7 free throws per game playing at home this year.

The matchup against Jalen Duren is a favorable one for three-pointers; when Duren is playing on the road fellow starting Cs this year, they have finished with a massive 0.9 three-point shots per game (90th percentile). The Orlando Magic are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pistons). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Orlando Magic rank 7thbest in in the league on their home court with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup with Jalen Duren in regard to getting to the free-throw line ranks in only the 93rd percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs attempting an enormous 4.2 foul shots per game this year. Wendell Carter Jr. will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to boost player production in all stat categories.

Simone Fontecchio has successfully made 5.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's converted overall this year. Relative to last season's 30.7% rate, Simone Fontecchio's three-point efficiency has spiked this season to 39.7%. Simone Fontecchio has averaged 28.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 higher than he's averaged overall this year. The 5th-most up-tempo pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jalen Duren has sunk a terrific 6.0 baskets per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 3.9 rate last season. Out of all players in the league, Jalen Duren measures in the 80th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 30.1 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. Wendell Carter Jr. is a good one for field goals; when facing fellow starting Cs this year, they have converted an enormous 64.3% of their shot attempts from the field (100th percentile). The 5th-most up-tempo pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jonathan Isaac has gone over 6.5 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.

James Wiseman has not yet played a game this season.

Markelle Fultz has gone over 7.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

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