Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic Predictions & Picks – Pistons To Set Up Game 7 Showdown In NBA Playoffs

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30 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 30 Apr 2026
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Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic Predictions & Picks

Detroit are tipped to force Game 7 back on their home court.

The Pistons started fast, dominated the boards and shot the ball efficiently from the free throw line – more of the same can send this series back to the ‘Motor City’ for one last meeting.

  • Detroit Pistons are 8-4 in their last 12 games
  • Detroit Pistons are 13-5-0 ATS in their last 18 wins
  • Each of the previous 5 games in this series was settled by over 3 points
  • The Under has cashed in 3 of the 5 games in this series so far

Head To Head

  • Detroit Pistons lead the all-time series 86-70
  • Detroit Pistons won 116-109 when the two teams last met on April 29

Detroit Pistons Form

Detroit go into this matchup having fended off elimination with their sixth win in their previous 10 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-04 at Philadelphia 76ers W 116-93
Apr-06 at Orlando Magic L 107-123
Apr-08 vs Milwaukee Bucks W 137-111
Apr-10 at Charlotte Hornets W 118-100
Apr-12 at Indiana Pacers W 133-121
Apr-19 vs Orlando Magic L 101-112
Apr-22 vs Orlando Magic W 98-83
Apr-25 at Orlando Magic L 105-113
Apr-27 at Orlando Magic L 88-94
Apr-29 vs Orlando Magic W 116-109

Orlando Magic Form

Orlando return home on the back of defeat that cut their series lead, but having won six of their last 10 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-08 vs Minnesota Timberwolves W 132-120
Apr-10 at Chicago Bulls W 127-103
Apr-12 at Boston Celtics L 108-113
Apr-15 at Philadelphia 76ers L 97-109
Apr-17 vs Charlotte Hornets W 121-90
Apr-19 at Detroit Pistons W 112-101
Apr-22 at Detroit Pistons L 83-98
Apr-25 vs Detroit Pistons W 113-105
Apr-27 vs Detroit Pistons W 94-88
Apr-29 at Detroit Pistons L 109-116

Verdict

You could make a case for either team headed into Game 6, but we are leaning towards Detroit on the road.

The Pistons finally got back to what they do boast on Wednesday – helped by a headline-making performance from Cade Cunningham – and they can back it up here.

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