The Orlando Magic bring a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Pistons are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which airs on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.
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Magic vs. Pistons Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final result of Pistons 119, Magic 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Pistons (-395)
- Total Pick: Over 218.5 (computer predicts 228.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Pistons (-8.5)
Recent Magic vs. Pistons Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 has a 44-38-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 8.5 points or more, the Pistons have a 13-13 record against the spread.
- Detroit has hit the over in 38 of its 82 games with a set total (46.3%).
- 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 21 of its 24 games, or 87.5%, when favored by at least -395 on the moneyline.
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Orlando is 37-45-0 against the spread this season.
- The Magic are 2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 8.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 44 of Orlando's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (53.7%).
- The Magic have won 11 of the 31 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (35.5%).
- Orlando has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +309 or longer in three chances.
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Magic vs. Pistons Injury Report
Pistons
Pistons: None
Magic
Magic:
Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)
Magic vs. Pistons Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
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