I agree with everything Mike Barner wrote when he took Pistons -3, and I often take notice when Mike plays a side as usually a props guy. The Magic are good but still down Paolo Banchero and just different away. Often like to fade road teams the day after a major holiday as some guys obviously would rather not be stuck at the Detroit Radisson by the airport on Thanksgiving -- think Planes, Trains & Automobiles. So darn good. Although I'm pretty sure the Magic aren't staying at the Radisson by the airport. I may be projecting past issues of my own. Trying to get all picks in early so I can get 75% off yarn that I'll never use via Black Friday deals.

The Magic aren’t the same team on the road as they are at home. They are 7-3 at home, but just 4-5 on the road. Last season, they were 19-22 on the road. The Pistons are 7-1 at home this season and six of their wins have come by at least six points. That included a 19-point win over the Magic in Detroit in October. I think this rematch is closer, but I still like the Pistons to win and cover.