Detroit Pistons defeat Orlando Magic 116-94: Recap & Betting Results

Sun, May 3, 2026 · NBA · Orlando Magic 94, Detroit Pistons 116

The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena. The Detroit Pistons covered the spread as 8.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 201.5, with 210 points combined.

Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons final score and game recap

The Detroit Pistons won by 22 points.

The leading performers, from the box score:

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

The Detroit Pistons covered the spread as 8.5-point favorites, winning by 22 points.

The spread opened at Detroit Pistons -9 and closed at Detroit Pistons -8.5.

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

The game went over: 210 points combined against a closing total of 201.5, over by 8.5.

The total opened at 203 and closed at 201.5.

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 down from 203 to 201.5, and the game went over.

This result left the Orlando Magic 3-4 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-1 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times. That made it three straight losses for the Orlando Magic.

This result left the Detroit Pistons 4-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (3-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times. That made it three straight wins for the Detroit Pistons.

What's next for Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons?

Next for the Detroit Pistons: the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.