With the series tied and moving to the Kia Center in Orlando, the Pistons already have a challenge. The Magic have proven their worth and shown excellent defense, and we're banking on that to continue.
In a game as meaningful as this one, we aren't just looking for standard lines — we’re looking for the "ceiling" performances. That’s where the ladder pick comes in. If you think a player might go way over their line, you bet their standard over, then "ladder" up into alternate territories (25+, 30+, 35+) for a higher payout.
Today, I'm targeting Orlando guard Jalen Suggs.
Magic vs Pistons Props for Game 3
- Jalen Suggs Over 1.5 Steals (-139)
- Jalen Suggs 3+ Steals (+221)
- Jalen Suggs 4+ Steals (+585)
Jalen Suggs Steals Ladder
Jalen Suggs has gotten at least two steals in 5-of-8 against the Pistons, and three or more in four of those five.
Even in a “good” game, Detroit turned the ball over 22 times in Game 2, and they had 14 in Game 1. Last season, they averaged 16.5 turnovers in six playoff games against the Knicks.
Suggs also averages 2.0 steals per contest at home this year versus 1.6 on the road. Action PRO projects him for 1.7 steals this afternoon.
Even in a one-seed year, Detroit averages the eighth most turnovers per 100 possessions, and teams playing against them average the seventh most steals per 100 possessions.
Suggs is the head of the Magic’s defensive snake, and while they’re not quite elite like they were last season, they’ve shown more flashes of that over the last week plus than they have in a long time.
Fonseca's Prop Ladder for Magic vs Pistons Game 3
- Jalen Suggs Over 1.5 Steals (-139)
- Jalen Suggs 3+ Steals (+221)
- Jalen Suggs 4+ Steals (+585)
