Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons 5/3/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 05/03/2021 at 9:34 AM ET

Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons 5/3/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Orlando Magic look for their second consecutive victory on Monday when visiting the Detroit Pistons. Orlando is 20-44 following a 112-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Cole Anthony hit a three-pointer with only 0.1 seconds to play, giving the Magic the victory. Anthony was the leading scorer for Orlando with 26 points.

Terrence Ross is the leading scorer for Orlando with an average of 15.6 points per game, while the second leading scorer and leading rebounder is Wendell Carter Jr. with averages of 13.0 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Cole Anthony is the leader in assists with an average of 4.3 assists per game. Orlando scores an average of 103.9 points per game and allows an average of 111.3 points per game.

Detroit looks to bounce back from two consecutive losses when hosting Orlando on Monday. The Pistons are 19-45 following a 107-94 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Frank Jackson was the leading scorer for Detroit with 25 points. Detroit has lost two straight and five of the last six and the Pistons are last in the Central Division 20 ½ games behind the first place Milwaukee Bucks.

Jerami Grant is the leading scorer for Detroit with an average of 22.5 points per game, while the leading rebounder is Mason Plumlee with an average of 9.3 rebounds per game and the leader in assists is Cory Joseph with an average of 5.4 per game. Detroit has eight players averaging double figures in scoring and the Pistons score an average of 107.3 points per game and allow an average of 110.9 points per game.

Both Orlando and Detroit have struggled all season as both have had several injuries and made several changes to their roster. The Magic have struggled against the Pistons. Orlando has failed to cover the number in five of its last six versus Detroit and has lost four of its last six straight up versus the Pistons. On the road, Orlando has lost eight of the last 9 SU versus Detroit. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Pistons win and cover ATS 114-108.

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