The No. 8-seeded Orlando Magic are back in action Wednesday night for Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Detroit Pistons. The Magic pulled off an improbable upset on the road in Game 1 and will look to carry that momentum into Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena, with a chance to go up 2-0 before the series shifts to Orlando, Florida.
The Magic jumped out to an early lead in Game 1 and never looked back, en route to a 112-101 win. Paolo Banchero led the way with 23 points and nine rebounds for Orlando, while only two Pistons players who saw the floor scored in double figures.
Pistons star Cade Cunningham dropped 39 points in 40 minutes, but the supporting cast struggled offensively. Wednesday night feels close to a must-win for Detroit at home to avoid falling into a 0-2 hole with the series heading to Orlando for the next two games.
Magic vs. Pistons Game Info
- 📍 Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22
- ⏰ Start Time: 7:00 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: ESPN
Magic vs. Pistons Current Odds
Despite winning Game 1 by double digits, the Magic enter Game 2 as a sizable underdog in Detroit at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
- Moneyline: Pistons -400, Magic +300
- Spread: Pistons -8.5 (-120), Magic +8.5 (+100)
- Total: Over 218.5 points (-110), Under 218.5 points (-110)
Magic vs. Pistons Betting Splits
Game 1 delivered a surprising result, but will Game 2 follow a similar path? Here’s how things are shaping up at Hard Rock Bet for Wednesday night:
- The Pistons have the majority of moneyline support, with 74.9% of bets and 77.6% of the handle.
- The Magic are seeing slightly more action on the spread, with 52.4% of bets, but more money is on the Pistons, who hold 81.9% of the handle.
- The Over is drawing more action on the total, with 67.3% of bets and 60% of the handle.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for ORL-DET
With only two NBA playoff games on Wednesday’s slate, even more attention is on this matchup. Below are the top five most-bet player props for Game 2 between the Magic and Pistons:
- Cade Cunningham to Record 25+ Points
- Paolo Banchero to Record 15+ Points
- Paolo Banchero to Record 20+ Points
- Jalen Duren to Record 15+ Points
- Duncan Robinson to Record 2+ Threes
Magic-Pistons Key Injuries & Availability
The Pistons’ injury report remains empty, while Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is in danger of missing another game. Be sure to check availability statuses closer to tip-off for any late changes that could impact the basketball betting markets.
Magic Injury Report
- Jonathan Isaac: DOUBTFUL (knee)
Pistons Injury Report
- N/A
Check Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for updated odds and player props before placing your wager.
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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