Magic vs. Pistons Game 7 prediction: Cade Cunningham and Detroit eyeing historic playoff turnaround
The Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons are set to face off in a Game 7 after Detroit rallied from a 1-3 series deficit, led by Cade Cunningham's strong performances in Games 5 and 6. Orlando has struggled offensively, particularly in Game 6 where they shot 4-for-37 in the second half, and will be without forward Franz Wagner. Detroit, now 8.5-point favorites, are favored to complete a historic turnaround at home.
- ▪Cade Cunningham is averaging 32.8 points per game, the second-highest in the postseason behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- ▪The Magic blew a 24-point lead in Game 6 and have the worst effective field goal percentage among all 16 first-round teams.
- ▪Detroit is seeking to become the second No. 1 seed in NBA history to overcome a 1-3 deficit in the first round, mirroring the 2003 Pistons' feat.
- ▪Orlando's Paolo Banchero scored 45 points in Game 5 but shot just 4-for-20 in Game 6, including 0-for-9 from three.
- ▪Starting forward Franz Wagner is ruled out for the Magic in Game 7, having been a key defender on Cunningham.
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Betting Magic vs. Pistons Game 7 prediction: Cade Cunningham and Detroit eyeing historic playoff turnaround By Mike Turay Published May 3, 2026, 11:30 a.m. ET Pistons star Cade Cunningham drives on the Magic's Jamal Cain during a first-round playoff game. Rich Storry/Getty Images Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. It’s the two best words in all of sports, “Game 7,” and on Sunday, we get a double dose of playoff basketball theatrics in the East. Starting things off at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC is the 1 vs. 8 matchup between the Magic and Pistons, where Cade Cunningham’s herculean efforts in Games 5 and 6 have propelled Detroit back to life, after being down 1-3.
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