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Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 29 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 102-89
33-28 17-22 27-23 25-16
Position#26
Record14-27
FormLLLLL
Points / game104.0
Allowed / game108.7
vs
Position#19
Record21-17
FormWWLWW
Points / game102.9
Allowed / game101.8
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Detroit Pistons winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
110-106 OT
110
106
+4
H07/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
89-103
89
103
-14
H09/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
110-117
110
117
-7
A10/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
95-106
95
106
-11
H14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
88-95
88
95
-7
H16/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
110-114
110
114
-4
A17/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
94-112
94
112
-18
A21/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
97-111
97
111
-14
H23/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
103-130
103
130
-27
A24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
89-107
89
107
-18
A27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-23
13-29
30-27
22-17
25-14
23-35
22-32
19-22
22-32
32-25
33-32
23-28
24-13
16-32
28-29
27-32
20-24
23-26
23-25
22-20
23-36
20-24
36-36
31-18
24-31
24-28
18-31
28-22
20-32
30-28
22-28
25-23
29-37
19-35
35-28
20-30
18-21
31-22
19-25
21-39
208.6Avg total
98.5Scored
110.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (41)104.0108.7212.8-4.734%
Season at home (18)102.4106.1208.4-3.744%
Season away (23)105.3110.8216.1-5.526%
Last 10 (10)98.5110.1208.6-11.610%
Last 5 (5)98.6114.8213.4-16.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)102.3113.5215.9-11.210%
vs Similar (8)100.5105.6206.1-5.150%
vs Weaker (1)128.0112.0240.0+16.0100%
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
L
100-104
100
104
-4
A07/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
98-102
98
102
-4
H09/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
81-91
81
91
-10
H10/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
84-103
84
103
-19
H13/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
105-91
105
91
+14
A15/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
W
104-98
104
98
+6
A16/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
114-110
114
110
+4
H17/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#25
L
93-110
93
110
-17
A21/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
104-101
104
101
+3
H23/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
W
107-83
107
83
+24
H27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-30
24-30
25-16
24-28
24-30
26-16
17-31
31-25
21-29
16-15
22-29
22-18
18-26
22-23
20-31
24-23
30-31
29-15
26-18
20-27
27-19
25-35
34-20
18-24
36-23
24-20
36-36
18-31
25-22
28-43
13-24
27-21
25-21
27-23
22-31
30-26
40-19
18-26
24-21
25-17
198.3Avg total
99.0Scored
99.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)102.9101.8204.8+1.155%
Season at home (19)104.799.6204.3+5.168%
Season away (19)101.2104.1205.3-2.842%
Last 10 (10)99.099.3198.3-0.350%
Last 5 (5)104.4100.4204.8+4.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)100.5103.5204.0-3.025%
vs Similar (20)99.7100.8200.5-1.150%
vs Weaker ◀ (6)112.2102.0214.2+10.2100%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -2.7-2.7Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: -5.3-5.3Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: -2.7-2.7Q3: -1.8-1.8Q4Q4: -1.3-1.3Q4: -0.1-0.1
Orlando MagicDetroit Pistons
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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H07/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
48-49
48
49
-1
H09/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
54-57
54
57
-3
A10/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
40-45
40
45
-5
H14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
43-50
43
50
-7
H16/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
43-60
43
60
-17
A17/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A21/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
50-60
50
60
-10
H23/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
48-72
48
72
-24
A24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
W
49-43
49
43
+6
A27/12
NBA
101.4Avg total
46.7Scored
54.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.657.6108.2-6.923%-
Last 30 at home (12)48.953.9102.8-5.033%-
Last 30 away (18)51.860.0111.8-8.217%-
Last 10 (10)46.754.7101.4-8.010%-
Last 5 (5)47.658.8106.4-11.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)50.159.7109.9-9.610%-
vs Similar (8)50.251.2101.5-1.050%-
vs Weaker (1)64.063.0127.0+1.0100%-
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Detroit PistonsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
L
51-60
51
60
-9
A07/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
50-46
50
46
+4
H09/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
37-44
37
44
-7
H10/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
40-49
40
49
-9
H13/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
59-46
59
46
+13
A15/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
52-54
52
54
-2
A16/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
60-43
60
43
+17
H17/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#25
L
53-65
53
65
-12
A21/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
52-44
52
44
+8
H23/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
W
58-45
58
45
+13
H27/12
NBA
100.8Avg total
51.2Scored
49.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.251.5103.7+0.750%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.348.9102.2+4.567%-
Last 30 away (15)51.154.1105.1-3.033%-
Last 10 (10)51.249.6100.8+1.650%-
Last 5 (5)55.050.2105.2+4.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)48.055.5103.5-7.525%-
vs Similar (20)51.252.9104.2-1.640%-
vs Weaker ◀ (6)58.244.0102.2+14.2100%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 98.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.6 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.6 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.3 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.729.8
49.1%
51.0%59.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.58.2
30.9%
36.1%24.6
🏀 Free throws19.714.3
72.6%
76.5%14.3
They take 87.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 99.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.9 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.9 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.725.1
44.3%
51.0%50.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.411.3
38.4%
36.1%33.9
🏀 Free throws19.514.9
76.4%
76.5%14.9
They take 86.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). 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 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLLLLLLLLW
Detroit Pistons
WWLWWWLLLL
#26
League position
#19
-11.6
Net rating
-0.3
98.3
Offensive rating
104.6
109.9
Defensive rating
104.9
48.3%
Effective FG%
48.8%
54.6%
Opp. effective FG%
52.8%
13.6%
Turnover %
12.7%
18.8%
Off. rebound %
26.1%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.23
30.9%
3-point %
38.4%
55.3%
Assist %
57.7%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence98.3 · 104.6Defence109.9 · 104.9Shooting48.3% · 48.8%3-point %30.9% · 38.4%Ball care13.6% · 12.7%Off. rebounds18.8% · 26.1%Free throws0.23 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)10% · 50%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Detroit Pistons
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
3
Orlando Magic wins
7
Detroit Pistons wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/17AMiami Heat89-107
24/12/17AWashington Wizards103-130
23/12/17HNew Orleans Pelicans97-111
21/12/17AChicago Bulls94-112
17/12/17ADetroit Pistons110-114
16/12/17HPortland Trail Blazers88-95
14/12/17HLos Angeles Clippers95-106
10/12/17AAtlanta Hawks110-117
09/12/17HDenver Nuggets89-103
07/12/17HAtlanta Hawks110-106 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/17HIndiana Pacers107-83
23/12/17HNew York Knicks104-101
21/12/17ADallas Mavericks93-110
17/12/17HOrlando Magic114-110
16/12/17AIndiana Pacers104-98
15/12/17AAtlanta Hawks105-91
13/12/17HDenver Nuggets84-103
10/12/17HBoston Celtics81-91
09/12/17HGolden State Warriors98-102
07/12/17AMilwaukee Bucks100-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL34%
HomeWLLLL44%
AwayLLLLL26%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games411823
Win %34%44%26%
Points / game104.0102.4105.3
Allowed / game108.7106.1110.8
Point differential-4.7-3.7-5.5
Avg total212.8208.4216.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%22%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (10)100% (3)43% (7)
Overtime %2%6%0%
Detroit Pistons
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW55%
HomeLLWWW68%
AwayLLWWL42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games381919
Win %55%68%42%
Points / game102.9104.7101.2
Allowed / game101.899.6104.1
Point differential+1.1+5.1-2.8
Avg total204.8204.3205.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%37%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (13)50% (4)33% (9)
Overtime %0%0%0%
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 Houston Rockets3628878%114.0104.6+9.4
2 Golden State Warriors3930977%114.8104.9+9.8
3 Boston Celtics42321076%103.798.0+5.7
4 Toronto Raptors38261268%110.5102.9+7.5
5 San Antonio Spurs40271368%102.198.2+3.9
6 Minnesota Timberwolves38241463%109.0107.2+1.8
7 Cleveland Cavaliers40251562%109.0107.2+1.7
8 Oklahoma City Thunder38221658%103.199.7+3.4
9 Washington Wizards39221756%105.8103.8+2.0
10 Portland Trail Blazers38211755%103.1100.5+2.6
11 Detroit Pistons38211755%102.9101.8+1.1
12 Indiana Pacers38211755%107.1106.0+1.0
13 Denver Nuggets40221855%107.1105.8+1.3
14 Miami Heat40211952%100.1102.1-2.0
15 New Orleans Pelicans38191950%110.2111.1-0.9
16 Milwaukee Bucks36181850%104.5105.9-1.4
17 Utah Jazz39182146%102.0101.5+0.5
18 Philadelphia 76ers38172145%107.8108.8-0.9
19 New York Knicks39172244%102.7104.4-1.7
20 Los Angeles Clippers38162242%105.0106.2-1.1
21 Brooklyn Nets38152339%108.0109.9-1.8
22 Chicago Bulls40152538%99.8106.3-6.5
23 Charlotte Hornets39142536%103.8105.9-2.0
24 Dallas Mavericks42152736%100.3102.0-1.7
25 Memphis Grizzlies40142635%98.3100.4-2.1
26 Phoenix Suns40142635%105.5112.6-7.0
27 Orlando Magic41142734%104.0108.7-4.7
28 Los Angeles Lakers39132633%105.2108.8-3.6
29 Sacramento Kings40132732%96.0104.7-8.7
30 Atlanta Hawks39112828%103.0107.2-4.2
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic33172725102
Detroit Pistons2822231689
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