NBA Game Preview: Orlando Magic (1-3) vs. Detroit Pistons (2-2)

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Venue & Game Details

Arena: Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

Capacity: ~20,000

Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET

Broadcast: FDSDET, FDSFL

Injury Report

Orlando Magic:

Moritz Wagner (knee) – out

Detroit Pistons:

Caris LeVert (knee) – out

Marcus Sasser (hip) – out

Jaden Ivey (knee) – out

Key Player Matchups

Paolo Banchero (ORL) vs. Tobias Harris (DET): Banchero dropped 32 points vs. Philadelphia in Orlando’s last game. Harris provides veteran scoring and rebounding for Detroit.

Franz Wagner (ORL) vs. Cade Cunningham (DET): Wagner’s versatility (22 points vs. PHI) complements Banchero, while Cunningham (23 PPG, 9 APG early season) is Detroit’s engine.

Jalen Suggs (ORL) vs. Duncan Robinson (DET): Suggs’ defensive pressure will be tested against Robinson’s perimeter shooting.

Team Recent Form

Orlando Magic:

Last 5: Lost to PHI 136-124, Lost to CHI, Lost to ATL, Beat MIA in opener

Offense: 113.5 PPG, 46.9% FG, 29.1% 3PT

Defense: Allowing 119.5 PPG, opponents shooting 48.3% FG

Detroit Pistons:

Last 5: Lost to CLE 116-95, Beat BOS, Beat HOU, Lost opener

Offense: 115.5 PPG last season, currently inconsistent (95 vs. CLE)

Defense: Allowing 113.6 PPG last season, forced 12 steals vs. Cavs despite loss

Series History

All-Time: Pistons lead 71–59

2024–25 Season: Orlando won series 2–1

Recent Trend: Magic have won 8 of last 9 meetings

Betting Trends

Orlando: 1-3 ATS this season; 38-28 ATS last year

Detroit: 2-2 ATS this season; 38-26 ATS when scoring >105.5 last year

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of Orlando’s 4 games; Pistons 2-2 to the Over

Line: Magic slight favorite (-1) in some books, Pistons -1 in others

Projected Score: Pistons 118, Magic 112

Game Odds

Orlando Magic                  – 1.5

Detroit Pistons                 227.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, October 28, 2025