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Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons: preview and win probability

Orlando Magic visit Detroit Pistons. Magic are 0-1 and have gone W-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Pistons are 1-0 and have gone L-L-W-L-W in their last 5.

The model leans toward Pistons: about 74% to win, with a projected score of Orlando Magic 111, Detroit Pistons 117. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 14 times in our recent records. The series is even, and the average margin has been 2.6 points in favor of Pistons.

On the injury report, Elijah Harkless (DET), Isaac Jones (DET), Ugonna Onyenso (DET), and Anthony Black (ORL) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Pistons.
  • Watch the rotation: 7 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • May 3: ORL 94, DET 116 (playoffs)
  • May 1: DET 93, ORL 79 (playoffs)
  • Apr 29: ORL 109, DET 116 (playoffs)
  • Apr 27: DET 88, ORL 94 (playoffs)
  • Apr 25: DET 105, ORL 113 (playoffs)

Injury report

Orlando Magic
  • Anthony Black Out · back Oct 25
  • Jonathan Isaac Out · back Oct 25
  • Izaiyah Nelson Out · back Nov 18
  • Noah Penda Out · back Nov 18
Detroit Pistons
  • Taurean Prince Probable · back Oct 23
  • Elijah Harkless Out
  • Isaac Jones Out
  • Ugonna Onyenso Out

Win probability

26%
74%
MagicPistons

Projected score: Magic 111, Pistons 117

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

ORLDET
Record0-11-0
Last 5WLLLLLLWLW
Points per game125121
Allowed per game132113
Days of rest––
Rating15391622

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