Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/25

The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic are set to play Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round in the NBA Playoffs. The series is tied 1–1, with each team winning one game. This game will take place at the Kia Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBC.

The Pistons, coached by J.B. Bickerstaff, had a strong regular season with a 60-22 record. They are coming off a win against the Magic, 98-83, in the last game. Cade Cunningham is leading the Pistons with strong performances, including 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists in the previous game. The Magic, coached by Jamahl Mosley, will look to bounce back at home. They lost their last game but won the first game of the series, 112-101. Key players like Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs will aim to lead the Magic to another victory.

Pistons vs Magic Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic
  • Venue: Kia Center
  • Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pistons -2.5 (-111), Magic +2.5 (-110)

Detroit Pistons Team Preview

The Detroit Pistons are heading into their next game after a solid win against the Orlando Magic. Cade Cunningham played well, scoring 27 points and dishing out 11 assists. Tobias Harris contributed with 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.

In the postseason, the Pistons have been effective on defense. They allow 97.5 points per game, which ranks second in the league. Their opponents have a field goal percentage of 41.2%, placing the Pistons fourth in this category.

Cade Cunningham has been the standout player in the playoffs. He averages 33 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game. However, Jalen Duren is out due to a right knee injury, which could impact their rebounding strength.

Orlando Magic Team Preview

The Orlando Magic recently played three games with mixed results. They won against the Charlotte Hornets by 31 points, scoring 121 points. However, they lost their most recent game against the Detroit Pistons by 15 points, scoring only 83 points.

Paolo Banchero has been a key player for the Magic. He scored an average of 21 points per game in the postseason. His performance included 6.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

Orlando’s defense has been strong, allowing 99.5 points per game, ranking them third in the league. They also rank high in field goal percentage allowed at 41.2%. On the offensive end, they are second in free throws made per game, with 22.5.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take the Pistons at -2.5 (-111). The Pistons allow only 97.5 points per game, which ranks second in the league. With their strong defense and the Magic’s offensive struggles from beyond the arc, the Pistons are likely to cover the spread.

For the over/under pick, go with the under at 214 (-112). Both teams have top-five defenses in points allowed per game. The Pistons and Magic’s effective field goal percentages are also in the bottom half, suggesting a low-scoring game. A projected score of Pistons 101, Magic 99, supports this under pick.