Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons Game 7 Preview, Odds & Predictions (May 3)
- The Pistons look to win their first playoff series since 2008.
- The Magic hope to get their first series win since 2010.
- Orlando hopes to avoid blowing a 3-1 series lead in Game 7.
The Eastern Conference remains active with two first-round series ongoing as the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic in Game 7 on Sunday afternoon. The former stands out as the slight favorite, presenting the high stakes that will be actively present in this elimination showdown.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, May 3, 3:30 pm ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch: ABC
NBA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORL Magic | -113 | +8.5 | O202 |
| DET Pistons | -107 | -8.5 | U202 |
Magic vs Pistons Game Preview
Paolo Banchero and the Magic (3-3) have their backs against the wall after suffering a brutal collapse in the second half of Game 6. Orlando boasted a 3-1 series lead prior to losing Games 5 and 6, meaning they are at risk of going through another playoff exit if they don’t recover in the series finale. Franz Wagner remains out due to injury, meaning that Paolo Banchero has to continue shouldering the offensive workload. He is producing 24.3 points, nine rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane looks to come through with big closeout game with 18.5 points and five rebounds per contest.
Cade Cunningham and the Pistons (3-3) have fought back in remarkable fashion, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to force Game 7 on their homecourt. Detroit has enjoyed its best regular season since the mid-2000s, something they won’t let go to waste that easily. Cunningham has led his squad to returning to solid form with his valiant efforts on both sides of the ball, averaging 32.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. Tobias Harris follows suit with 20.2 points and eight rebounds per contest, while Duncan Robinson is providing 10.3 points per game on 40.5% shooting from beyond the arc.
Magic vs Pistons Predictions
The winner of this matchup will get to advance to the East Semifinals and face the Toronto Raptors or the Cleveland Cavaliers in the next round. Orlando will be missing star forward Franz Wagner due to injury, leaving more responsibility for Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane to handle. However, Orlando might have lost its true opportunity after scoring just 19 points in the second half at home. Detroit took full advantage with a masterclass performance on both sides of the ball in that frame, showing serious momentum as they hope to give their home fans their first series since the late 2000s. Our betting pick here is for the Pistons to defend an 8.5-point spread.
- Free NBA pick: Detroit Pistons -8.5
