Final Score: Magic 82 - Pistons 88
Monday, December 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 37 | 54 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 95.9 | 98.6 |
| Last meeting | 86 | 91 |
| Stat | Magic | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 101.2 | 95.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.7 | 95.2 |
| Win percentage | 80% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 79% | 64% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 27, 2008 · Margin: +24 · Total: 212
118-94
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 25, 2008 · Margin: +20 · Total: 156
88-68
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 2008 · Margin: +32 · Total: 194
113-81
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 18, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 168
90-78
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 15, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 225
112-113
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 8, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 183
95-88
Pistons
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 27, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 163
87-76
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 26, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 178
90-88
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: +6 · Total: 202
104-98
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 21, 2008 · Margin: -7 · Total: 163
78-85
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: -6 · Total: 234
114-120
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: +14 · Total: 162
88-74
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +4 · Total: 176
90-86
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: +4 · Total: 224
114-110
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: -13 · Total: 201
94-107
@ New York Knicks
Dec 7, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 196
92-104