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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
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  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Pistons vs Magic

The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons (60-22, 28-13 away) take on the No. 8 Orlando Magic (45-37, 25-15 at home) in Game 3 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. The series is tied 1-1.

We’re Expecting Magic to Cover the Spread

We’re expecting a competitive showing from the Magic, which leads us to back them against the spread against the Pistons. The home team should be able to cover the +2.5 line, with -110 looking like a solid price.

Series Tied After Two in Detroit

At Little Caesars Arena, the Magic opened the series with a 112-101 win before the Pistons answered with a 98-83 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday night.

In Game 2, Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 27 points and 11 assists, while Tobias Harris added 16 points and 11 rebounds and Jalen Duren chipped in with 11. For the Magic, Jalen Suggs had 19 points, Paolo Banchero added 18 and Desmond Bane finished with 12

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic have won six of the last 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Magic logo Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson.

Orlando Magic lineup: Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr..

Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play same game parlay.

Game Prediction

We’ve lined up a pick which requires Magic to keep close to the favorites in this NBA contest. We think that the line of +2.5 can be covered and you can secure -110.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Pistons vs Magic stats:

  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Magic in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Magic in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Magic in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Magic in 6 of their last 10 games against Pistons.

Magic +2.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cade Cunningham Under 28.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) has recorded an average of 20 points in the past 5 games. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -120 that he doesn’t reach this total.

Latest Cade Cunningham Player Prop Odds


Jalen Duren Over 2.5 Assists +145 BetMGM logo

Jalen Duren (Pistons) has had Over 2.5 assists in 7 of the past 8 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +145 for this happening.

Latest Jalen Duren Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Magic +2.5
Totals Over 213.5
Player Points Cade Cunningham Under 28.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Magic +2.5, Over 213.5 and Cade Cunningham (Pistons) to score Under 28.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 108 - 110 Magic logo Magic

This looks like a close game, so we’ll take a shot on a 110-108 Magic win in the correct score market. It offers the potential for a huge return.

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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books

The sportsbooks have the Detroit Pistons at -127 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 56% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the Orlando Magic are trading at +108.

2.5 is the spread and 215.5 is the total points line. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 215.5, this selection is available at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Score the Most Points

Cade Cunningham is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -114 that he goes Over 28.5 points and -120 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 28.5
-114
Under 28.5
-120
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 20.5
-123
Under 20.5
-110
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-120
Under 9.5
-114
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 5.5
+108
Under 5.5
-147
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+108
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 3.5
+105
Under 3.5
-143
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-100
Under 10.5
-135
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 7.5
-143
Under 7.5
+105
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-133
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
-104
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Magic Eye Another Home Win

The Magic have reeled off three straight victories at Kia Center. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 118.70 points scored and 115.20 points allowed.

The Pistons have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 118.60 points on offense and surrendering 106.90 on defense.

The last time these teams met at Kia Center, the Magic came out on top 123-107 against the Pistons. In 10 meetings at Kia Center, the Magic have eight wins to their name, with the Pistons having two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O209.5 U209.5
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Home Stats 7-3 225.10 115.00 110.10 8 2
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 6-4 219.00 113.30 105.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O209.5 = Games Over 209.5 Points
  • U209.5 = Games Under 209.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 5 40.3 163 35 32.6 7.0 3.0 5.8 0.6 0.4
Tobias Harris 5 34.66 99 7 19.8 1.4 0.8 7.6 1.0 1.6
Ausar Thompson 5 31.76 48 12 9.6 2.4 - 9.4 2.0 2.6

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Paolo Banchero 7 37.06 172 42 24.6 6.0 1.7 7.7 0.9 1.4
Desmond Bane 7 35.96 141 12 20.1 1.7 3.3 5.3 0.3 1.7
Jalen Suggs 7 33.34 81 28 11.6 4.0 2.1 4.0 0.4 1.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

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Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup
3 Desmond Bane
4 Jalen Suggs
5 Paolo Banchero
22 Franz Wagner
34 Wendell Carter Jr.
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup
0 Jalen Duren
2 Cade Cunningham
9 Ausar Thompson
12 Tobias Harris
55 Duncan Robinson

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 109-116 Pistons
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 88-94 Magic
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 105-113 Magic
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 83-98 Pistons
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 112-101 Pistons
12 Apr NBA
Pistons 133-121 Pacers
10 Apr NBA
Pistons 118-100 Hornets
08 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-137 Pistons
06 Apr NBA
Pistons 107-123 Magic
04 Apr NBA
Pistons 116-93 76ers

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 109-116 Pistons
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 88-94 Magic
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 105-113 Magic
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 83-98 Pistons
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 112-101 Pistons
17 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hornets 90-121 Magic
15 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 97-109 76ers
12 Apr NBA
Magic 108-113 Celtics
10 Apr NBA
Magic 127-103 Bulls
08 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 120-132 Magic

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak

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