Detroit improved its shooting from Game 1 (40%) to Game 2 (46%) but 19 missed free throws in two games is a problem (43/62, 69.3%). The Pistons also lost the turnover battle in both games at home. Detroit had the third-best defensive net rating during the regular season on the road and ranked 10th in assist to turnover ratio.Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of DraftKings recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.After 24 years, the NBA is back on NBC and Peacock, combining the nostalgia of an iconic era with the innovative future of basketball coverage.

The NBA on NBC YouTube channel delivers fans must-see highlights, analysis, and exclusive and unique content. Game Details and How to Watch Live: Magic vs. PistonsDate: Saturday, April 25, 2026Time: 1:00 PM ESTSite: Kia CenterCity: Orlando, FLNetwork/Streaming: NBC / PeacockRotoworld has you covered with all the latest NBA Player News for all 30 teams.

Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type!Game Odds: Magic vs. PistonsThe latest odds as of Saturday courtesy of DraftKings:Moneyline: Detroit Pistons (-142), Orlando Magic (+120)Spread: Pistons -2.5Total: 214.5 pointsThis game opened Pistons -2.5 with the Total set at 217.5.Be sure to check out DraftKings for all the latest game odds & player props for every matchup this week on the NBA schedule!Expected Starting Lineups: Magic vs. PistonsOrlando MagicPG Jalen SuggsSG Desmond BaneSF Franz WagnerPF Paolo BancheroC Wendell Carter Jr.Detroit PistonsPG Cade CunninghamSG Duncan RobinsonSF Ausar ThompsonPF Tobias HarrisC Jalen DurenInjury Report: Pistons vs.

MagicOrlando MagicJonathan Issac (knee) is listed as DOUBTFUL for Game 3Detroit PistonsNoneImportant stats, trends and insights: Pistons vs. MagicDetroit is 45-39 ATSDetroit is 13-18 ATS as a road favoriteDetroit is 17-14 to the Under as a road favoriteDetroit is 22-19 to the Under as the road teamDetroit is 45-38-1 to the Under Orlando is 7-4 ATS as a home underdogOrlando is 6-5 to the Under as a home underdogOrlando is 40-46 ATS and 20-21 ATS as the home teamOrlando is 45-41 to the Over and 22-19 to the Over as the home teamRotoworld Best BetPlease bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Saturday’s Magic and Pistons’ game:Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Magic’ MoneylineSpread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Magic +2.5 ATSTotal: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 214.5Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Trysta Krick (@Trysta_Krick)