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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Magic vs Pistons

The No. 8 seed Orlando Magic (45-37, 19-20 away) face the No. 1 Detroit Pistons (60-22, 31-9 at home) in Game 1 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series.

Pistons to Dominate Magic

We’re backing the Pistons to cover the spread, with an attractive -8.5 line at -112 against the Magic. Detroit’s home form has been impressive lately and they’ve covered this number in their final three regular-season games.

Pistons Boast Strong Home Form

The Orlando Magic come into this series after suffering successive road defeats, although they were last seen recording a 121-90 home win over the Charlotte Hornets at Kia Center. Paolo Banchero led the way with 25 points, while Franz Wagner added 18 and Wendell Carter Jr. chipped in 16.

The Detroit Pistons have now won four straight at home. In their last game, they picked up a 133-121 road win over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Paul Reed led the charge with 26 points, while Tobias Harris added 24 and Isaiah Stewart finished with 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic won the last head-to-head meeting, recording a 123-107 victory over the Pistons at Kia Center. Orlando has won seven of the last 10 matchups 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

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

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

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet same game parlay.

Game Prediction

There’s a strong case for backing the Pistons on the spread in this first-round matchup. The line looks really appealing, considering you can get the favorites at -8.5 with odds of -112.

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Key Magic vs Pistons stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 3 consecutive games.

Pistons -8.5 Probability

The odds at the top NBA sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Duren Over 19.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Jalen Duren (Pistons) has an average of 26 points in the past 5 games at home. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -118 on offer for this bet.

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Jalen Suggs Over 3.5 Rebounds -154 BetMGM logo

Jalen Suggs (Magic) has secured Over 3.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at -154.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -8.5
Totals Over 221.5
Player Points Jalen Duren Over 19.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Pistons to cover the -8.5 spread along with Over 221.5. Add in Jalen Duren (Pistons) to score Over 19.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 106 - 119 Pistons logo Pistons

The correct score market could appeal to bettors seeking bigger payouts, with a 119-106 Pistons win a possible outcome.

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Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons 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.

Books Running Scared of Pistons Win

With the sportsbooks giving the Pistons a 79% probability of winning this NBA Playoffs game, Detroit might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -385 Moneyline betting odds. At +310, the Magic are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 221.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 221.5, the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Cade Cunningham is available at -123 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -109 is available.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 26.5
-123
Under 26.5
-109
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 20.5
-128
Under 20.5
-105
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 19.5
-118
Under 19.5
-115
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-143
Under 9.5
+105
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 5.5
+108
Under 5.5
-147
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 4.5
-122
Under 4.5
-112
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 3.5
-108
Under 3.5
-127
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 11.5
-105
Under 11.5
-130
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+102
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
+108
Under 7.5
-147
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 5.5
-135
Under 5.5
-100
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Pistons Looking to Keep Rolling at Home

The Pistons have put together four straight wins at Little Caesars Arena. They are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, putting up 122.50 points on average and giving up 111.00.

The Magic have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, posting 114.40 points per matchup while yielding 120.60.

The last time the teams met at Little Caesars Arena, the Magic defeated the Pistons 112-109. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons have won six while the Magic have four victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O202.5 U202.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 8-2 226.60 117.80 108.80 9 1
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 4-6 225.40 110.40 115.00 9 1
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O202.5 = Games Over 202.5 Points
  • U202.5 = Games Under 202.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 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

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Paolo Banchero 8 37.53 189 48 23.6 6.0 1.5 8.0 0.8 1.5
Desmond Bane 8 36.18 158 13 19.8 1.6 3.3 5.0 0.3 1.8
Jalen Suggs 8 33.95 88 35 11.0 4.4 2.0 4.4 0.4 1.5

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 6 40.58 195 38 32.5 6.3 2.8 6.5 0.7 1.0
Tobias Harris 6 35.25 121 7 20.2 1.2 1.0 8.0 0.8 1.3
Ausar Thompson 6 32.6 52 18 8.7 3.0 - 9.5 2.3 2.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Detroit Pistons Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

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

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

01 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 93-79 Magic
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

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

01 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 93-79 Magic
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

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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