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Magic vs. Pistons Prediction and Odds: What do Oddsmakers Expect in Cade Cunningham's Debut?

By Ben Heisler

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham makes his NBA debut tonight at home against the Orlando Magic.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham makes his NBA debut tonight at home against the Orlando Magic. / Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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Magic vs. Pistons Spread, Odds and Over/Under

The day has finally come for Pistons rookie point guard Cade Cunningham to showcase his talents to the NBA universe.

The number one pick out of Oklahoma State gets a favorable matchup tonight against the rebuilding Orlando Magic. Orlando got a surprise road victory in their third game of the season on Sunday against the New York Knicks, and are coming off a tough 110-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Saturday's game will be the second leg of a back-to-back as they look to avoid losing their third straight.

Oddsmakers expect Cunningham to be a key difference for Detroit, making the Pistons as 6.5-point home favorites despite no wins on the season.

Here are the latest odds courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Spread:

  • Magic +6.5 (-110)
  • Pistons -6.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Magic +200
  • Pistons -240

Total: 208 (Over -110/Under -110)

Magic vs. Pistons - How to Watch

  • Orlando Magic (1-5, 2-4 ATS) vs. Detroit Pistons (0-4, 1-3 ATS)
  • Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021
  • Time: 6:10 PM EST
  • TV: Bally Sports Detroit +, Bally Sports Florida
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

Magic vs. Pistons Prediction and Pick

I like the Pistons to get their first win of the season against Orlando as well as cover the 6-point spread this evening.

The addition of Cunningham is a big deal in getting the Pistons' offense back on track, even if it's in a limited capacity coming back from a sprained ankle in training camp.

Via NBA.com, Detroit has shot 40.8 percent overall and 25.8 percent from the three-point line averaging just 94 points-per-game. That's the worst mark in the NBA.

Meanwhile, Orlando might be gassed from their 1-point road loss last night in Toronto and plays the second of a back-to-back game also on the road. The Magic lost their only game in a previous situation this year.

The addition of Cunningham also helps on the defensive end, as Magic guards Cole Anthony and Saddiq Bey lead Orlando with 18.2 and 18.3 PPG.

The Pistons home crowd will be fired up and with a tired Magic squad, they'll cover in addition to winning.

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