The Eastern Conference playoffs are set with the Orlando Magic earning the No. 8 seed. As a reward, they will play the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the first round.
Pistons vs. Magic Opening Odds
The Pistons are favorites to win the series at -425, while the Magic are underdogs to advance at +340 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Detroit was expected to compete this year, but few expected this level of success. The fans will remember this 60-win team led by MVP candidate Cade Cunningham. Now is the real test. Last season, Detroit lost in a competitive first round series with the Knicks. This year it’s the Magic — a relatively easy matchup as Orlando nearly missed the postseason.
Which version of Paolo Banchero shows up in this series? He had 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting and just two turnovers in a blowout win against the Hornets. The game prior he had 23 points on 7-of-22 shooting and six turnovers in a loss to the 76ers. With an elite Detroit defense awaiting, the latter may be more likely in this series.
These teams split the season series 2-2.
