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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons predictions for NBA Playoffs Sunday.
The Detroit Pistons will face the Orlando Magic in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, beginning at 3:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Pistons as the most likely winner of the Magic vs. Pistons game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pistons lineup will feature players like Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren, while the Magic will look to Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Magic vs. Pistons prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Magic and Pistons, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Pistons a 74% chance of beating the Magic. Our predicted final score has the Pistons winning 105-97.
According to our model, the Magic (+8.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 201.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Magic vs. Pistons odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Magic | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-110) | -8.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | +260 | -320 |
| Total | o201.5 (-105) | u201.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Magic vs. Pistons picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Magic +8.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Pistons | -320 |
| Total | Over 201.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Over 201.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Magic vs. Pistons player props
Looking for Magic vs. Pistons NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Little Caesars Arena.
Paolo Banchero is expected to lead the Magic with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Cade Cunningham is projected to have 29 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the Pistons.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Magic prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Magic are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 24 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 51 |
| Desmond Bane | 20 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 36 |
| Jalen Suggs | 14 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 35 |
| Anthony Black | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| Wendell Carter | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 29 |
Pistons prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Pistons:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 29 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 60 |
| Tobias Harris | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 34 |
| Jalen Duren | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 36 |
| Duncan Robinson | 14 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Ausar Thompson | 12 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 37 |
Magic vs. Pistons game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's game between the Pistons and Magic in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM ET.
- Who: Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons
- Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
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The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to decide the league's champion.
A total of 16 teams, including the Magic and Pistons, reached the NBA Playoffs 2026, which spans four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.
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Conclusion
We predict the Pistons, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat the Magic in Sunday's NBA playoffs matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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