Detroit Pistons defeat Orlando Magic 98-83: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 · NBA · Orlando Magic 83, Detroit Pistons 98
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 98-83 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena. The Detroit Pistons covered the spread as 8.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 219, with 181 points combined.
Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons final score and game recap
The Detroit Pistons won by 15 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic): 18 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists.
- Jalen Suggs (Orlando Magic): 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons): 27 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists.
- Tobias Harris (Detroit Pistons): 16 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons?
The Detroit Pistons covered the spread as 8.5-point favorites, winning by 15 points.
The spread opened at Detroit Pistons -9.5 and closed at Detroit Pistons -8.5.
Did Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons go over or under the total?
The game went under: 181 points combined against a closing total of 219, under by 38.
The total opened at 218.5 and closed at 219.
Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the Orlando Magic between the open and the close, and the Detroit Pistons covered. The total moved up from 218.5 to 219, and the game went under.
Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Orlando Magic 1-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under.
This result left the Detroit Pistons 1-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under.
What's next for Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons?
Next for the Orlando Magic: the Detroit Pistons at home on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Next for the Detroit Pistons: at the Orlando Magic on Saturday, April 25, 2026.