Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons Predictions & Picks – Pistons To Level NBA Playoffs Series

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  • Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons picks for Wednesday, April 22
  • Game is taking place at Little Caesars Arena
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Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons Predictions & Picks

Detroit are tipped to cover as they bounce back from the Game 1 defeat.

The Pistons were out-fought and out-hustled in the series opener, but this is still a tough, physical team that plays strong defense, so they get the benefit of the doubt here.

  • Detroit Pistons are 8-2 in their last 10 home games
  • The winner has covered in each of the last 9 meetings
  • The Under has cashed in 3 of the previous 4 meetings
  • The Under has hit in each of Orlando’s previous 5 games

Head To Head

  • Detroit Pistons lead the all-time series 85-68
  • Orlando Magic won 112-101 when the two teams last met on April 19

Orlando Magic Form

Orlando take a 1-0 lead into the second game of this playoff series, and having now won seven of their previous nine games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-01 vs Atlanta Hawks L 101-130
Apr-03 at Dallas Mavericks W 138-127
Apr-05 at New Orleans Pelicans W 112-108
Apr-06 vs Detroit Pistons W 123-107
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

Detroit Pistons Form

Detroit enter this matchup on the back of a series-opening loss, but in solid form with seven wins in their previous 10 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-28 at Minnesota Timberwolves W 109-87
Mar-30 at Oklahoma City Thunder L 110-114 OT
Mar-31 vs Toronto Raptors W 127-116
Apr-02 vs Minnesota Timberwolves W 113-108
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

Verdict

Detroit surprisingly lost the physical battle in Game 1, but we are not expecting a repeat.

The Pistons are in good form at home despite the loss, and they can make the adjustments needed to level up this series before heading to Orlando.

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Best Bet2: Under 218.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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