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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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

Bet on the Pistons against the spread, with an attractive line of -8.5 that they overcome the Magic. There are odds of -112 that are currently on offer for this selection.

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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Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Magic are averaging 117.4 points, 45.3 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 47.0% from the field and 77.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.8 points and 41.0 rebounds per contest.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 19.4 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Jalen Suggs averages 6.6 assist and 2.7 (38.0%) 3-pointers.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.9 points, 44.8 rebounds, 32.1 assists, 10.2 steals and 7.0 blocks per game while shooting 51.9% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 108.1 points and 36.9 rebounds.

Jalen Duren is averaging 16.8 points and 8.0 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins 6.6 assists and Duncan Robinson 2.1 (50.0%) 3-pointers.

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 builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a strong case for backing Pistons on the spread in this NBA matchup. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -112 when it comes to the favorites at -8.5.

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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: Duncan Robinson Over 11.5 Points -100 BetMGM logo

Duncan Robinson (Pistons) has scored an average of 17.75 points in the past 4 games at home. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of -100 to cover the line.

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Jalen Duren Over 2.5 Assists +120 BetMGM logo

Jalen Duren (Pistons) has totaled Over 2.5 assists in 5 straight home games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at +120, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

Latest Jalen Duren Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -8.5
Totals Over 218.5
Player Points Duncan Robinson Over 11.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Pistons -8.5. We’ve also gone for Over 218.5 and Duncan Robinson (Pistons) to score Over 11.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 106 - 119 Pistons logo Pistons

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Pistons to achieve a 119-106 victory at huge odds.

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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 them a 78% probability of winning this NBA game, Detroit Pistons might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -357 Moneyline betting odds. At +285, Orlando Magic are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 218.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 218.5, the odds are -114.

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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 -114 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 26.5
-114
Under 26.5
-120
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 22.5
-123
Under 22.5
-110
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 20.5
-120
Under 20.5
-112
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 10.5
+108
Under 10.5
-147
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 4.5
-108
Under 4.5
-127
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 4.5
-164
Under 4.5
+120
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 3.5
-147
Under 3.5
+108
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 11.5
-147
Under 11.5
+107
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+108
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
+114
Under 7.5
-154
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 6.5
+114
Under 6.5
-154
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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 O218.5 U218.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 8-2 233.50 122.50 111.00 8 2
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 4-6 235.00 114.40 120.60 9 1
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O218.5 = Games Over 218.5 Points
  • U218.5 = Games Under 218.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 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
Desmond Bane 2 37.15 47 3 23.5 1.5 2.0 5.0 0.5 1.5
Paolo Banchero 2 34.5 43 10 21.5 5.0 1.0 5.0 1.0 1.0
Jalen Suggs 2 29.7 16 10 8.0 5.0 1.5 5.5 0.5 1.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

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
06 Apr NBA
Pistons 107-123 Magic
05 Apr NBA
Magic 112-108 Pelicans
03 Apr NBA
Magic 138-127 Mavericks
01 Apr NBA
Hawks 130-101 Magic
31 Mar NBA
Suns 111-115 Magic

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

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
02 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 108-113 Pistons
31 Mar NBA
Raptors 116-127 Pistons
30 Mar NBA
Pistons 110-114 Thunder
28 Mar NBA
Pistons 109-87 Timberwolves
26 Mar NBA
Pelicans 108-129 Pistons

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