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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Stats

Date: Sun 29 Nov 2026
Tip-off: 23:00
Scheduled
Position#8
Record7-3
FormWWLLW
Points / game112.7
Allowed / game104.6
vs
Form · last 5 games
5.0/10
Around normal
5.2/10
Around normal
Position#20
Record4-7
FormLLLWW
Points / game108.5
Allowed / game114.0
USANBA· Little Caesars Arena
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Detroit Pistons v Orlando Magic
01 Jan 2027
DET v ORL
upcoming
29 Nov 2026
DET v ORL
upcoming
03 May 2026
DET116
ORL94
29 Apr 2026
DET116
ORL109
22 Apr 2026
DET98
ORL83
19 Apr 2026
DET101
ORL112
28 Nov 2025
DET109
ORL112
29 Oct 2025
DET135
ORL116
01 Jan 2025
DET105
ORL96
24 Feb 2024
DET109
ORL112
04 Feb 2024
DET99
ORL111
28 Dec 2022
DET121
ORL101
19 Oct 2022
DET113
ORL109
08 Jan 2022
DET97
ORL92
30 Oct 2021
DET110
ORL103
03 May 2021
DET112
ORL119
17 Mar 2020
DET v ORL
upcoming
25 Nov 2019
DET103
ORL88
28 Mar 2019
DET115
ORL98
16 Jan 2019
DET120
ORL115
17 Dec 2017
DET114
ORL110
04 Dec 2016
DET92
ORL98
28 Oct 2016
DET108
ORL82
23 Mar 2016
DET118
ORL102
04 Jan 2016
DET115
ORL89
21 Jan 2015
DET128
ORL118
17 Nov 2014
DET93
ORL107
28 Jan 2014
DET103
ORL87
22 Jan 2013
DET105
ORL90
16 Nov 2012
DET106
ORL110
03 Apr 2012
DET102
ORL95
02 Jan 2012
DET89
ORL78
03 Dec 2010
DET91
ORL104
31 Jan 2010
DET86
ORL91
03 Nov 2009
DET85
ORL80
09 Mar 2009
DET98
ORL94
29 Dec 2008
DET88
ORL82
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Detroit Pistons win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#2
W
121-113
121
113
+8
118avg 109
H20/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
128-111
128
111
+17
133avg 109
A24/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
106-93
106
93
+13
99avg 109
A25/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#15
L
97-111
97
111
-14
84avg 109
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
97-89
97
89
+8
90avg 109
H28/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
110-94
110
94
+16
99avg 109
A30/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
124-91
124
91
+33
122avg 109
A03/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
106-112
106
112
-6
99avg 109
H05/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
116-121
116
121
-5
105avg 109
H08/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
122-111
122
111
+11
118avg 109
H10/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-28
18-30
37-30
39-25
41-26
24-27
38-27
25-31
34-22
22-22
23-25
27-24
38-25
12-26
13-37
34-23
21-22
23-29
32-19
21-19
21-28
35-21
36-17
18-28
27-24
38-30
33-21
26-16
21-29
21-27
33-35
31-21
14-38
34-23
33-27
35-33
31-32
37-26
35-29
19-24
217.3Avg total
112.7Scored
104.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (10)112.7104.6217.3+8.170%
Season at home (5)112.4109.2221.6+3.260%
Season away (5)113.0100.0213.0+13.080%
Last 10 (10)112.7104.6217.3+8.170%
Last 5 (5)115.6105.8221.4+9.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (4)113.0111.2224.2+1.850%
vs Weaker ◀ (26)110.3104.0214.3+6.365%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#6
L
93-115
93
115
-22
83avg 105
H23/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#15
W
111-102
111
102
+9
108avg 105
A25/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
L
99-129
99
129
-30
86avg 105
A28/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
W
121-114
121
114
+7
120avg 105
A30/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#2
L
97-108
97
108
-11
91avg 105
H01/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
94-103
94
103
-9
84avg 105
H03/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#19
L
104-117
104
117
-13
102avg 105
A06/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#9
L
119-126 OT
119
126
-7
104avg 105
A08/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#28
W
107-100
107
100
+7
98avg 105
A11/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#29
W
123-108
123
108
+15
116avg 105
A12/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-26
25-31
15-29
33-29
21-28
27-24
23-23
40-27
25-32
28-37
23-34
23-26
31-27
33-28
31-33
26-26
23-24
27-31
24-22
23-31
33-28
26-32
9-19
26-24
26-33
25-30
22-33
31-21
19-31
22-26
37-20
32-33
34-27
23-25
27-24
23-24
29-34
37-25
19-28
38-21
219.0Avg total
106.8Scored
112.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)108.5114.0222.5-5.536%
Season at home (4)102.2114.5216.8-12.20%
Season away (7)112.0113.7225.7-1.757%
Last 10 (10)106.8112.2219.0-5.440%
Last 5 (5)109.4110.8220.2-1.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (16)105.0110.2215.2-5.238%
vs Similar (8)106.4114.9221.2-8.538%
vs Weaker (6)121.3110.5231.8+10.8100%
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: +4.6+4.6Q3: -3.5-3.5Q4Q4: +3.1+3.1Q4: +3.3+3.3
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: +4.6+4.6Q3: -3.5-3.5Q4Q4: +3.1+3.1Q4: +3.3+3.3
Detroit PistonsOrlando Magic
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Detroit PistonsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#2
L
45-58
45
58
-13
H20/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
65-53
65
53
+12
A24/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
56-44
56
44
+12
A25/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#15
L
50-51
50
51
-1
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
44-51
44
51
-7
H28/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
56-49
56
49
+7
A30/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A03/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
42-56
42
56
-14
H05/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
48-61
48
61
-13
H08/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
68-58
68
58
+10
H10/11
NBA
107.4Avg total
53.9Scored
53.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.355.3111.6+0.953%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.654.0108.6+0.647%-
Last 30 away (15)57.956.7114.6+1.360%-
Last 10 (10)53.953.5107.4+0.450%-
Last 5 (5)55.855.6111.4+0.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (4)52.858.8111.5-6.025%-
vs Weaker ◀ (26)56.854.8111.6+2.058%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#6
L
45-57
45
57
-12
H23/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#15
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A25/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
L
53-69
53
69
-16
A28/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
W
64-55
64
55
+9
A30/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#2
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H01/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H03/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#19
L
51-63
51
63
-12
A06/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#9
L
41-57
41
57
-16
A08/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#28
W
57-52
57
52
+5
A11/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#29
W
66-59
66
59
+7
A12/11
NBA
111.3Avg total
53.4Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.256.7113.9+0.550%-
Last 30 at home (13)60.055.4115.4+4.662%-
Last 30 away (17)55.157.8112.8-2.741%-
Last 10 (10)53.457.9111.3-4.530%-
Last 5 (5)54.858.2113.0-3.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (16)54.955.7110.6-0.844%-
vs Similar (8)57.958.8116.6-0.938%-
vs Weaker (6)62.556.8119.3+5.783%-
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 111.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.0 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.5 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.0 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.526.0
52.5%
54.0%52.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.713.5
35.8%
35.1%40.5
🏀 Free throws25.119.0
75.7%
77.1%19.0
They take 87.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 103.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.2 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.6 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.1 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.923.6
52.6%
54.0%47.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.313.2
32.8%
35.1%39.6
🏀 Free throws23.217.1
73.7%
77.1%17.1
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 29 Nov 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Detroit Pistons
WLLWWWLWWW
Orlando Magic
WWLLLLWLWL
#8
League position
#20
+2.9
Net rating
-8.1
108.3
Offensive rating
104.5
105.4
Defensive rating
112.6
53.0%
Effective FG%
50.9%
50.3%
Opp. effective FG%
54.2%
13.9%
Turnover %
15.7%
28.9%
Off. rebound %
25.9%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.27
35.8%
3-point %
32.8%
66.1%
Assist %
67.4%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence108.3 · 104.5Defence105.4 · 112.6Shooting53.0% · 50.9%3-point %35.8% · 32.8%Ball care13.9% · 15.7%Off. rebounds28.9% · 25.9%Free throws0.29 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)70% · 40%
■ Detroit Pistons   ■ Orlando Magic
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
5
Detroit Pistons wins
5
Orlando Magic wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/11/26HWashington Wizards122-111
08/11/26HLos Angeles Lakers116-121
05/11/26HPhiladelphia 76ers106-112
03/11/26ACharlotte Hornets124-91
30/10/26ABrooklyn Nets110-94
28/10/26HCharlotte Hornets97-89
28/10/26ANew York Knicks97-111
25/10/26APhiladelphia 76ers106-93
24/10/26AMiami Heat128-111
20/10/26HBoston Celtics121-113
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/11/26AUtah Jazz123-108
11/11/26ASacramento Kings107-100
08/11/26AGolden State Warriors119-126 OT
06/11/26APhoenix Suns104-117
03/11/26HWashington Wizards94-103
01/11/26HBoston Celtics97-108
30/10/26AToronto Raptors121-114
28/10/26AToronto Raptors99-129
25/10/26ANew York Knicks111-102
23/10/26HMinnesota Timberwolves93-115

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Detroit Pistons
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW70%
HomeWWLLW60%
AwayWWLWW80%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1055
Win %70%60%80%
Points / game112.7112.4113.0
Allowed / game104.6109.2100.0
Point differential+8.1+3.2+13.0
Avg total217.3221.6213.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%20%80%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (1)0% (1)-
Overtime %0%0%0%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW36%
HomeLLLL0%
AwayWLLWW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1147
Win %36%0%57%
Points / game108.5102.2112.0
Allowed / game114.0114.5113.7
Point differential-5.5-12.2-1.7
Avg total222.5216.8225.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%0%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %9%0%14%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%122.2114.2+7.9
2 Boston Celtics1210283%114.2103.1+11.2
3 San Antonio Spurs1210283%119.2108.0+11.2
4 Houston Rockets129375%115.4106.5+8.9
5 Philadelphia 76ers129375%110.2109.2+1.0
6 Minnesota Timberwolves118373%118.1107.0+11.1
7 Portland Trail Blazers118373%119.5112.3+7.3
8 Detroit Pistons107370%112.7104.6+8.1
9 Golden State Warriors128467%119.3111.5+7.8
10 Oklahoma City Thunder128467%111.1106.9+4.2
11 Memphis Grizzlies117464%117.9111.9+6.0
12 Dallas Mavericks117464%114.9110.3+4.6
13 Denver Nuggets106460%114.5113.3+1.2
14 Atlanta Hawks127558%118.2116.2+2.1
15 New York Knicks116555%110.3103.5+6.8
16 Cleveland Cavaliers126650%116.4114.3+2.1
17 Toronto Raptors115645%114.5111.9+2.5
18 Miami Heat115645%115.7120.0-4.3
19 Phoenix Suns104640%112.8118.1-5.3
20 Orlando Magic114736%108.5114.0-5.5
21 Charlotte Hornets114736%98.8110.4-11.5
22 Indiana Pacers124833%111.6114.0-2.4
23 Washington Wizards124833%107.5113.4-5.9
24 New Orleans Pelicans124833%116.9124.2-7.3
25 Brooklyn Nets113827%110.2115.3-5.1
26 Los Angeles Clippers102820%112.2118.1-5.9
27 Chicago Bulls101910%113.3128.8-15.5
28 Sacramento Kings111109%108.3121.0-12.7
29 Utah Jazz121118%106.6118.1-11.5
30 Milwaukee Bucks121118%106.8121.3-14.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.
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