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.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Listen to the game on FM 96.9 The Game<\/a><\/p>\n Pistons vs. Magic Predictions for Saturday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final tally of Pistons 116, Magic 112.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Pistons (-145) Pistons 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Detroit’s ATS record is 44-38-0 this season. Orlando is 37-45-0 ATS this season.
\nTotal Pick: Over 214.5 (computer predicts 228.1 points)
\nPick ATS: Pistons (-2.5)
\nRecent Pistons vs. Magic Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Pistons have a 28-30 record against the spread this season when favored by 2.5 points or more.
\nThe teams have hit the over in 38 of Detroit’s 82 games with a set total.
\nThe Pistons have won 48, or 71.6%, of the 67 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
\nThis season, Detroit has won 42 of its 55 games, or 76.4%, when favored by at least -145 on the moneyline.
\nMagic 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn games they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this season, the Magic are 14-15 against the spread.
\nIn Orlando’s 82 games with a set total, 44 have hit the over (53.7%).
\nThe Magic have been the underdog on the moneyline 31 total times this season. They’ve gone 11-20 in those games.
\nIn games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +121 or longer, Orlando has gone 9-16 (36%).<\/p>\n