Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Picks and Predictions for Saturday, April 25, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Detroit Pistons will be on the road Saturday afternoon for a 1:00 PM game inside the Kia Center in Orlando, FL, for game 3 of their first-round series matchup against the Orlando Magic, and we have you ready to roll with our Detroit vs Orlando prediction. Detroit finished the regular season as the No. 1 overall seed and comes into this matchup having won 4 of the last 5, following its victory in Game 2 of this series. The Orlando Magic snuck into the playoffs as the 8th seed with 45 wins on the year and have lost 3 of the last 5 following a 15-point road loss in Game 2 of this series to end their 2-game winning streak. Read more about this Detroit vs Orlando prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Detroit looks for 2 in a row
Offensively, Detroit has been stout this season, ranking 9th in the NBA, averaging 117.8 points on 49% shooting from the floor, but Detroit scored only 101 points in their game 1 loss. Defensively, Detroit has been 1 of the best teams in the NBA this season, allowing 109.3 points on 44.16% shooting, good enough for 3rd in the NBA. Offensively, Detroit was the better team in Game 2, scoring 98 points on 46% shooting from the floor. The Pistons pulled in 57 rebounds, including 17 on the offensive side.
Cade Cunningham led the way for the Detroit offense in Game 2, pouring in 27 points on 19 shots in 37 minutes. Tobias Harris added 16 points on 17 shots, and Duncan Robinson scored 10 points in 32 minutes. Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duran both scored 11 points each. Isaiah Stewart led the way off the Detroit bench, scoring 10 points in 16 minutes. The rest of the Detroit bench combined to score 13 points on 17 shots between 7 players.
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Orlando tries to defend its home floor
The Orlando defense has been one of the team's biggest strengths this season, ranking 13th in the NBA, allowing 115.7 points per game. However, the Magic have allowed an average of 116.5 points per game across their last 2 losses. The Orlando offense has been mediocre this year, ranking 19th in the league, averaging 115.7 points on 46.25% shooting. Offensively, Orlando was terrible in Game 2, scoring just 83 points on 33% shooting and 25% from beyond the arc. Orlando lost the rebounding battle by 15 and turned the ball over 19 times in the game.
Jalen Suggs led the way for the Orlando offense in Game 2, scoring 19 points on 18 shots in 32 minutes. Paolo Banchero chipped in a second-best 18 points on 17 shots in 34 minutes. Franz Wagner and Desmond Bain both tied for 3rd on the roster, scoring 12 points apiece. The Orlando bench combined to score 19 points on 19 shots between 9 players in the game.
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Detroit vs Orlando Pick
- Detroit vs Orlando Spread Pick
Detroit is the far better team in this matchup and will look to take the Magic home court in game 3. Look for the Pistons to use their edge on both sides of the ball as they overwhelm a below-average Orlando team. Take the Pistons to make up for their loss in game 1 as they do the job in game 3. The Pistons will do enough to get the win and cover on the road against the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
- Detroit vs Orlando Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well thus far this season, but neither has had an offensive explosion in this matchup. Look for points to come in bunches on Saturday as each team looks to run up the score in pursuit of victory. Both offenses will roll Saturday as each looks to take control of this series. Take the over in game 3 as each team looks to get the win.
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