The Pistons won Game 5 in Detroit, 116-109, as they continue to climb back in the series. Orlando leads the series 3-2 and has the chance to close out in Game 6 at home Friday night.
The stars were out on Wednesday night. Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham each scored 45 points, while Tobias Harris (23 points) was the only other player to score more than 20 points. Banchero also led the game in assists with seven and Ausar Thompson led everyone with 15 rebounds.
The Magic went 16-of-30 (53%) from the free throw line in the loss and turned the ball over 16 times in the Game 5 loss. Detroit turned the ball over 17 times and held a significant edge from the free throw line going 28-of-35 (80%).
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.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Magic vs. Pistons
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Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
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Network/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
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Game Odds: Magic vs. Pistons
The latest odds as of Friday courtesy of DraftKings:
This game opened Pistons -3.5 with the Total set at 211.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Magic vs. Pistons
Orlando Magic
Detroit Pistons
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PF Tobias Harris (questionable)
Injury Report: Pistons vs. Magic
Orlando Magic
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Jonathan Issac (knee) is listed as DOUBTFUL for Game 6
Detroit Pistons
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Tobias Harris (ankle) is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Game 6
Important stats, trends and insights: Pistons vs. Magic
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Detroit is 47-39-1 to the Under
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Detroit is 23-19-1 to the Under as the road team
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Detroit is 15-18 ATS as a road favorite
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Orlando is 43-46 ATS and 22-21 ATS at home
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Orlando is 9-4 ATS as a home underdog
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Orlando is 7-6 on the ML as a home underdog
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Orlando is 47-42 to the Over and 23-20 to the Over at home
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Orlando is 7-6 to the Under as a home underdog
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s Magic and Pistons’ game:
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Pistons’ Moneyline
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Pistons -3.5 ATS
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Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 210.5
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