The Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic take the court in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Pistons are favored by 2.5 points in the matchup, which will be broadcast on Peacock and NBC Sports at 1 p.m. ET.

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Pistons vs. Magic Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final tally of Pistons 116, Magic 112.

Moneyline Pick: Pistons (-145)
Total Pick: Over 214.5 (computer predicts 228.1 points)
Pick ATS: Pistons (-2.5)
Recent Pistons vs. Magic Matchups

Pistons 2025-26 Betting Trends

Detroit’s ATS record is 44-38-0 this season.
The Pistons have a 28-30 record against the spread this season when favored by 2.5 points or more.
The teams have hit the over in 38 of Detroit’s 82 games with a set total.
The Pistons have won 48, or 71.6%, of the 67 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
This season, Detroit has won 42 of its 55 games, or 76.4%, when favored by at least -145 on the moneyline.
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends

Orlando is 37-45-0 ATS this season.
In games they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this season, the Magic are 14-15 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.
In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +121 or longer, Orlando has gone 9-16 (36%).

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Pistons vs. Magic Injury Report

Pistons

Pistons: None

Magic

Magic:

Jonathan Isaac: Day-To-Day (Knee)

Pistons vs. Magic Game Time and TV Channel

Game day: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Game time: 1 p.m. ET
TV channel: Peacock and NBC Sports
Location: Orlando, Florida
Arena: Kia Center

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