Detroit @ Orlando Picks & Props

The Orlando Magic rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The matchup against the Detroit Pistons is a challenging one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting PFs have averaged the 2nd-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (3.0). The least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Magic. The Magic are expected to see a decline in possessions today from sharing the court with the 7th-most sluggish tempo away team in the league this year (the Pistons).

The Detroit Pistons check in as the 9th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA as the away team this year. The Pistons have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace in the NBA while on the road this year. The Orlando Magic have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Pistons. Malik Beasley will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player performance in all facets of the game.

The Detroit Pistons check in as the 9th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA as the away team this year. The Pistons have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace in the NBA while on the road this year. The Orlando Magic have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Pistons. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the Orlando Magic, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Jaden Ivey will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage usually decreases player production for all stats.

The Orlando Magic rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Magic. The Magic are expected to see a decline in possessions today from sharing the court with the 7th-most sluggish tempo away team in the league this year (the Pistons).

Tobias Harris has attempted 12.5 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Tobias Harris has made 2.2 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Tobias Harris has tallied 33.3 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 84th percentile. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 49.9% on field goal attempts (10th-best in the NBA) against the Orlando Magic, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Pistons have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Tim Hardaway Jr. rates in the 84th percentile for 3-pointers hit, registering 2.3 per game this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have averaged 1.9 3-pointers per game (8th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Orlando Magic, creating a strong matchup. The Pistons have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 5.5 foul shots per game (4th-most in the league) against the Orlando Magic, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.

The matchup vs. Detroit is a favorable one for threes; when the Pistons are away from home, opposing starting SFs have compiled the 4th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (45.0%). Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 10th-best in in the league while at home with 11.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Tristan da Silva will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually increases stat production across the board.

Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 10th-best in in the league while at home with 11.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has converted a terrific 100.0% of his foul shots this season, quite a bit higher than his 85.9 mark last season. The matchup against the Pistons may be a good one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted a whopping 4.8 free throws per game over the last 10 games (2nd-most in the league). Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will likely get a boost in efficiency in all facets of the game as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Goga Bitadze has converted 73.7% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 5.5% higher than he's put through the net overall this season. Goga Bitadze has averaged 26.2 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.8 higher than he's averaged in all games this year. When matched up against other starting Cs, Jalen Duren rates in the 100th percentile with an enormous 3.4 threes attempted against him per game this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 10th-best in in the league while at home with 11.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. The matchup against Jalen Duren is a good one for getting to the charity stripe; when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a colossal 4.3 free throws per game (85th percentile).

Jalen Duren has made 65.1% of his field goal attempts while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 95th percentile among all players in the league. The matchup against Goga Bitadze is a good one for three-point attempts; when Bitadze is at home and squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted an enormous 3.7 treys per game (92nd percentile). The Pistons have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs vs. Goga Bitadze has been quite high (4.3 foul shots per game) when guarding fellow starting Cs this year (93rd percentile).

Jalen Suggs has attempted 9.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 10th-best in in the league while at home with 11.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Suggs registers in the 83rd percentile for foul-shot prowess with the home court advantage with a very good 93.8% rate this year. The matchup against Detroit is a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 5.7 foul shots per game this year when the Detroit Pistons are away from home (2nd-most in the NBA). Jalen Suggs will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases player production for all stats.

Anthony Black has gone over 8.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jonathan Isaac has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.