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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 5 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. The Magic lead the series 3-1.

Will Magic Keep the Scoreline Respectable?

Let’s take a chance on the Magic and bet on the underdogs with a +10.5 start. They should be able to cover the line against the Pistons at odds of -118.

94-88 Win for Magic in Pair’s Previous Clash

When Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons went head-to-head on Monday night, the Magic claimed a 94-88 win at Kia Center.

The top Magic scorer was Desmond Bane with 22 points, with Franz Wagner getting 19 and Paolo Banchero 18. For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham recorded 25, while Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren finished with 20 and 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Magic win six times.

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

The Magic have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.0 points, 45.7 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 9.3 steals and 6.3 blocks while shooting 44.2% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 103.4 points and 41.7 rebounds per matchup.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.5 points and 6.2 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. averages 8.1 rebounds and Jalen Suggs 2.9 (35.4%) 3-pointers made.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.6 points, 45.8 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 9.2 steals and 8.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 105.8 points and 39.9 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 15.2 points and 6.1 assists, while Jalen Duren has an average of 8.1 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 2.4 (42.1%) 3-pointers made.

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Get set for Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

Magic have been given a sizeable +10.5 on the spread and we’re looking to take advantage. Back the -118 that the underdogs avoid a big loss in this NBA showdown.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Magic vs Pistons stats:

  • The +10.5 line has been covered by Magic in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +10.5 line has been covered by Magic in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +10.5 line has been covered by Magic in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 2 consecutive games against Magic.

Magic +10.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.1% 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: Cade Cunningham Under 28.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) has totaled an average of 21.71 points in the past 7 games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -112 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

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Franz Wagner Over 4.5 Rebounds -156 BetMGM logo

Franz Wagner (Magic) has totaled Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -156 that this happens.

Latest Franz Wagner Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Magic +10.5
Totals Over 211.5
Player Points Cade Cunningham Under 28.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Magic +10.5 on the spread, combined with Over 211.5 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

Magic Magic logo 105 - 111 Pistons logo Pistons

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Pistons to claim a 111-105 victory which will hopefully go close.

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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

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Detroit Pistons are red-hot -385 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 79% chance of winning this NBA game. Orlando Magic are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +310.

The spread is 9.5 and the total points line is currently 211.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 211.5, the odds are -108.

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

Cade Cunningham is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -122 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -112.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 28.5
-122
Under 28.5
-112
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 21.5
-108
Under 21.5
-127
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-100
Under 9.5
-135
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 4.5
-130
Under 4.5
-105
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 4.5
-125
Under 4.5
-109
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-161
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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 8.5
-108
Under 8.5
-127
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-133
Under 7.5
-103
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Ausar Thompson (Pistons)
Over 6.5
+105
Under 6.5
-143
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Pistons With Eight Wins in Previous Ten Home Games

The Pistons have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 118.80 points on average and giving up 108.90.

The Magic have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 110.60 points on offense and surrendering 116.40 on defense.

The Pistons beat the Magic 98-83 in their most recent meeting at Little Caesars Arena. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons have come away with six wins, while the Magic have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O211.5 U211.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 8-2 227.70 118.80 108.90 9 1
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 4-6 227.00 110.60 116.40 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O211.5 = Games Over 211.5 Points
  • U211.5 = Games Under 211.5 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
  • 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 6 36.43 127 35 21.2 5.8 1.0 7.5 1.0 1.3
Desmond Bane 6 36.3 123 11 20.5 1.8 3.2 5.3 0.3 1.5
Jalen Suggs 6 32.68 71 23 11.8 3.8 2.2 4.3 0.5 1.3

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 4 39.45 118 30 29.5 7.5 2.5 6.3 0.8 0.3
Tobias Harris 4 35.45 76 6 19.0 1.5 0.8 7.5 1.3 1.5
Jalen Duren 4 30.68 39 9 9.8 2.3 - 8.3 1.8 0.5

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

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
06 Apr NBA
Pistons 107-123 Magic

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

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
02 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 108-113 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