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The Detroit Pistons are slight 3.5-point favorites in a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Friday, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The Magic lead the series 3-2.
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Pistons vs. Magic Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Pistons 116, Magic 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Pistons (-173)
- Total Pick: Over 210.5 (computer predicts 227.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Pistons (-3.5)
Recent Pistons vs. Magic Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Pistons | -10.5 | 211.5 | -429 | +333 | 116-109 DET |
| 4/27/2026 | Pistons | -3.5 | 214.5 | -166 | +140 | 94-88 ORL |
| 4/25/2026 | Pistons | -2.5 | 215.5 | -134 | +113 | 113-105 ORL |
| 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.
- When they have played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, the Pistons are 25-27 against the spread.
- A total of 38 of Detroit's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (46.3%).
- The Pistons have won 48, or 71.6%, of the 67 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Detroit has a record of 39-7, a 84.8% win rate, when it's favored by -173 or more by bookmakers this season.
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Orlando is 37-45-0 ATS this year.
- In games they have played as at least 3.5-point underdogs this season, the Magic are 13-10 against the spread.
- In Orlando's 82 games with a set total, 44 have hit the over (53.7%).
- The Magic have been the underdog on the moneyline 31 total times this season. They've gone 11-20 in those games.
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +145 or longer, Orlando has gone 5-11 (31.2%).
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Pistons vs. Magic Injury Report
Pistons
Pistons:
Tobias Harris: Questionable (Ankle),
Kevin Huerter: Questionable (Adductor)
Magic
Magic:
Franz Wagner: Out (Calf),
Jonathan Isaac: Day-To-Day (Knee)
Pistons vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
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