Magic vs Pistons Game 6 NBA Pick: Can Orlando Take Care Of Business At Home? (May 1)

• The Magic came up short in Game 5, but can still close out the series on its home floor.
• Meanwhile, after a solid performance, Detroit looks to even the series at 3-3.
• These teams previously met on Apr. 29, with the Pistons claiming a 116-109 victory.

One of Friday’s NBA playoff matchups features the Orlando Magic hosting the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of this first-round playoff series. Who has the edge in our Magic vs Pistons pick?

Orlando vs Detroit Game 6 Preview

The Magic were up 3-1 following back-to-back wins on its home court. But Detroit responded with a sense of urgency in Game 5, coming away with a 116-109 victory.

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Orlando trailed 38-26 after the opening stanza and by 15 points in the final frame. The Magic trimmed the lead to three points, but Cade Cunningham’s step-back jumper with 32 seconds left sealed the win for the host team.

Paolo Banchero tied for game-high scoring honors with 45 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. He shot 17-for-31 from the field and went 6-for-11 from beyond the arc. Unfortunately, Banchero also accounted for seven of the team’s 14 misses from the charity stripe.

On the other side, Cunningham also put up 45 points, along with five rebounds and four assists. Additionally, he converted five of his eight attempts from distance and hit all 14 of his attempts from the free-throw line.

Can Orlando close out the series on its home floor, or will Detroit force a Game 7 back in the Motor City?

Magic vs Pistons Game 6 NBA Pick

Orlando enters this contest as a 3.5-point underdog. Here’s a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Game 6.

• The Magic are 9-4 straight-up (SU) in their last 13 games.
• Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its previous six contests.
• The Pistons are 14-6 (SU) in their last 20 outings.
• Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its previous six matchups.

The Magic are 13-5 in the previous 18 meetings between these franchises, while Detroit is just 1-9 in its last 10 road games against Orlando. The trends favor the home team, but look for the Pistons to even the series following a strong outing in Game 5.