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The Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic square off in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Pistons are favored by 2.5 points in the matchup, which airs on Peacock and NBC Sports at 1 p.m. ET.
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Pistons vs. Magic Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Pistons 116, Magic 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Pistons (-143)
- Total Pick: Over 213.5 (computer predicts 228.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Pistons (-2.5)
Recent Pistons vs. Magic Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Pistons | -8.5 | 218.5 | -385 | +303 | 98-83 DET |
| 4/19/2026 | Pistons | -8.5 | 221.5 | -397 | +311 | 112-101 ORL |
| 4/6/2026 | Pistons | -1.5 | 222.5 | -117 | -102 | 123-107 ORL |
| 3/1/2026 | Pistons | -5.5 | 224.5 | -216 | +178 | 106-92 DET |
| 11/28/2025 | Pistons | -3.5 | 230.5 | -160 | +135 | 112-109 ORL |
| 10/29/2025 | Magic | -1.5 | 227.5 | -124 | +105 | 135-116 DET |
| 1/25/2025 | Magic | -3 | 209.5 | -155 | +129 | 121-113 ORL |
| 1/1/2025 | Pistons | -2 | 212 | -135 | +114 | 105-96 DET |
| 11/23/2024 | Magic | -9.5 | 206.5 | -424 | +327 | 111-100 ORL |
Pistons 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Detroit is 44-38-0 ATS this season.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Pistons are 28-30 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 38 of Detroit's 82 games with a set total.
- This season, the Pistons have won 48 out of the 67 games, or 71.6%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Detroit has won 43 of its 56 games, or 76.8%, when favored by at least -143 on the moneyline.
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Orlando's ATS record is 37-45-0 this season.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 2.5 points or more, the Magic have a 14-15 record against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 44 of Orlando's 82 games with a set total.
- The Magic have won 11 of the 31 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (35.5%).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +120 or longer, Orlando has a record of 9-17 (34.6%).
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Pistons vs. Magic Injury Report
Pistons
Pistons: None
Magic
Magic:
Jonathan Isaac: Day-To-Day (Knee)
Pistons vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Game time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Peacock and NBC Sports
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
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