Detroit Pistons defeat Orlando Magic 93-79: Recap & Betting Results

Fri, May 1, 2026 · NBA · Detroit Pistons 93, Orlando Magic 79

The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 93-79 on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Kia Center. The Detroit Pistons covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 210.5, with 172 points combined.

Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic final score and game recap

The Detroit Pistons won by 14 points.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic?

The Detroit Pistons covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites, winning by 14 points.

The spread opened at Detroit Pistons -3 and closed at Detroit Pistons -3.5.

Did Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic go over or under the total?

The game went under: 172 points combined against a closing total of 210.5, under by 38.5.

The total opened at 211 and closed at 210.5.

Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The spread moved toward the Detroit Pistons between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 211 to 210.5, and the game went under.

This result left the Detroit Pistons 3-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight wins for the Detroit Pistons.

This result left the Orlando Magic 3-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Orlando Magic.

What's next for Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic?

Next for the Detroit Pistons: the Orlando Magic at home on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Next for the Orlando Magic: at the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, May 3, 2026.