Detroit tied up the series 1-1 with a 98-83 Game 2 victory at home, but now head to Orlando for a pivotal Game 3.
The Magic shot 33% from the field in Game 2 after hitting 49% of their shots in Game 1's upset win in Detroit. Orlando has been inconsistent this season, so which offense shows up could dictate the tempo after two low scoring games. Orlando has shot 18 of 66 (27.2%) from three in the two games series, which has to improve at home.
The Pistons went 2-1 in playoff road games last season, winning the past two. Detroit improved its shooting from Game 1 (40%) to Game 2 (46%) but 19 missed free throws in two games is a problem (43/62, 69.3%). The Pistons also lost the turnover battle in both games at home. Detroit had the third-best defensive net rating during the regular season on the road and ranked 10th in assist to turnover ratio.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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The latest odds as of Saturday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Detroit Pistons (-142), Orlando Magic (+120)
This game opened Pistons -2.5 with the Total set at 217.5.
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Jonathan Issac (knee) is listed as DOUBTFUL for Game 3
Orlando is 40-46 ATS and 20-21 ATS as the home team
Orlando is 45-41 to the Over and 22-19 to the Over as the home team
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Magic’ Moneyline
Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Magic +2.5 ATS
Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 214.5