Pistons vs Magic – Game 6 NBA Playoffs – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for May 1
The Orlando Magic lead the Detroit Pistons 3-2 in their NBA playoff series and have a chance to close it out in Game 6 at home. The Pistons won Game 5 116-109, led by 45 points from Cade Cunningham, while Paolo Banchero scored 45 for the Magic in the loss. Orlando struggled at the free-throw line and with turnovers in the previous game, while Detroit capitalized on free throws and rebounding.
- ▪Orlando leads the series 3-2 and will host Game 6 at the Kia Center in Orlando.
- ▪Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham each scored 45 points in Game 5, the only players to reach 20+ points besides Tobias Harris (23).
- ▪The Magic went 16-of-30 from the free-throw line and committed 16 turnovers in their Game 5 loss.
- ▪Detroit made 28-of-35 free throws and outperformed Orlando in rebounding, with Ausar Thompson grabbing 15.
- ▪The game will be played on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 7:10 PM EST and broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
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