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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Magic vs Pistons

The No. 8 seed Orlando Magic (45-37, 19-20 away) take on the No. 1 Detroit Pistons (60-22, 31-9 at home) in Game 2 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. Orlando leads the series 1-0.

Line Could be Covered by Magic

The betting line makes lots of appeal considering it’s set at +8.5 and our prediction is that the Magic will cover this against the Pistons. There is -106 available for this outcome.

Magic Claimed Game 1

The Orlando Magic took Game 1 with a 112-101 win over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night.

Paolo Banchero paced the Magic with 23 points, with Franz Wagner scoring 19 and Desmond Bane adding 17. Cade Cunningham poured in 39 for the Pistons, while Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson had 17 and 9.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic hold a 7-3 edge over the Pistons across the last 10 meetings.

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 117.1 points, 45.2 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 8.4 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 76.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.8 points and 40.8 rebounds per matchup.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 19.8 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Jalen Suggs averages 6.3 assist and 2.8 (36.8%) 3-pointers.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.1 points, 44.2 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 10.2 steals and 7.0 blocks per game while shooting 50.4% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 108.5 points and 37.2 rebounds.

Jalen Duren is averaging 14.6 points and 7.7 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins 5.9 assists and Duncan Robinson 2.4 (50.0%) 3-pointers.

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Our Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Let’s back Magic in this NBA matchup. The underdogs have been given an appealing +8.5 on the spread. We think -106 can be taken with confidence that they cover the line.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NBA predictions possible.

Key Magic vs Pistons stats:

  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Magic in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Magic in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Magic in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 2 consecutive games against Magic.

Magic +8.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cade Cunningham Under 28.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) has scored an average of 18.25 points in the past 4 games. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at -122.

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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 anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -154 currently available.

Latest Jalen Suggs Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Magic +8.5
Totals Over 218.5
Player Points Cade Cunningham Under 28.5

Our same game parlay pick is Magic +8.5 on the spread, Over 218.5 and Cade Cunningham (Pistons) to score Under 28.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 110 - 116 Pistons logo Pistons

There are lots of different ways to back the Pistons on the correct score betting and something like 116-110 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive 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 Taking No Chances With Pistons

The sportsbooks have Detroit Pistons at -385 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 79% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +310 about Orlando Magic.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 218.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 218.5 selection is available to back at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get Most Points

Cade Cunningham is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -112 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -122.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 28.5
-112
Under 28.5
-122
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 20.5
-128
Under 20.5
-106
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-122
Under 9.5
-112
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 4.5
-112
Under 4.5
-122
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 4.5
-161
Under 4.5
+120
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 3.5
-103
Under 3.5
-133
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-125
Under 10.5
-108
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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
-100
Under 7.5
-137
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 5.5
-128
Under 5.5
-106
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Pistons Have Eight Wins in Their Last Ten Home Games

The Pistons own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 122.10 points per contest and conceding 111.50.

The Magic own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 113.50 points scored and 119.00 points allowed.

In their most recent matchup at Little Caesars Arena, the Magic got the better of the Pistons 112-101. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons have collected six wins, with the Magic owning four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O218.5 U218.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 8-2 233.60 122.10 111.50 8 2
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 4-6 232.50 113.50 119.00 8 2
  • 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
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
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 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 3 36.3 64 8 21.3 2.7 1.7 5.3 0.3 1.7
Paolo Banchero 3 35.33 66 14 22.0 4.7 1.3 6.3 0.7 1.0
Jalen Suggs 3 31.83 32 14 10.7 4.7 2.0 5.0 0.7 2.0

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 1 40.3 39 4 39.0 4.0 3.0 5.0 - -
Tobias Harris 1 35.8 17 3 17.0 3.0 1.0 6.0 2.0 1.0
Jalen Duren 1 32.8 8 1 8.0 1.0 - 7.0 1.0 -

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

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
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

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

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
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

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