Magic vs Pistons Game 4 NBA Pick: Orlando Aiming For A 3-1 Series Lead (Apr 27)

• The Magic gave away a double-digit fourth-quarter lead before prevailing in Game 3.
• Meanwhile, Detroit looks to bounce back after its offense went cold down the stretch.
• These teams previously met on Apr. 25, with the Magic claiming a 113-105 victory.

One of Monday’s NBA playoff matchups features the Orlando Magic hosting the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 of this first-round playoff series. Who has the edge in our Magic vs Pistons pick?

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Although it was not easy by any means, the Magic pulled out a 113-105 win in Game 3 and now leads this best-of-seven series 2-1.

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Orlando built a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter and appeared on its way to an easy victory. But as the saying goes, no lead is safe in today’s NBA. Detroit rallied to take its first lead of the second half following a pair of free throws from Cade Cunningham. Fortunately, the Magic were able to seal the deal with a 9-0 run over the final 2:52.

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane powered the Magic’s offense, with each pouring in 25 points. Banchero tallied nine assists, while Bane converted multiple key buckets to help stem the Pistons’ momentum.

On the other side, Cunningham produced a game-high 27 points but shot 8-for-23 from the field and committed nine turnovers. Tobias Harris scored 23 points and collected seven rebounds.

Can Orlando push Detroit to the brink, or will Detroit reclaim the home-court advantage before the venue shifts back to the Motor City?

Magic vs Pistons NBA Pick

For the second straight time, Orlando enters this contest as a 2.5-point underdog. Here’s a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Game 4.

• The Magic are 8-3 straight-up (SU) in their last 11 games.
• Orlando is 6-3 ATS in its previous nine contests.
• The Pistons are 13-5 (SU) in their last 18 outings.
• Detroit is 5-10 ATS in its previous 15 matchups against the Magic.

The Magic are 12-4 in the previous 16 meetings between these franchises, while Detroit is just 1-8 in its nine road outings against Orlando. The trends favor the home team. At the same time, Detroit was the conference’s top team for a reason, and with its back against the wall, look for this group to even the series.