The Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons will play in NBA action on Wednesday night. Both of these teams were in the playoffs last year in the Eastern Conference and will look to get a significant win in Detroit tonight. Before tip-off from Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, continue reading to get a full breakdown of this matchup, including my Magic vs Pistons prediction.
Our Magic vs Pistons Pick
- Pick: Detroit Pistons ML
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
- Date & Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- The Magic are off to a 1-3 start and riding a three-game losing streak. Their offense has been their main cause of concern and Orlando will try to turn that around in this game against Detroit.
- Detroit comes in at 2-2. They had a two-game winning streak snapped in their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Detroit will try to bounce back here and improve to 2-1 at home on the young NBA season.
- The Pistons are especially shorthanded going into this game. Jaden Ivey (knee) is out. Caris LeVert (hamstring), Marcus Sasser (hip), and Ausar Thompson (illness) are all listed as questionable.
- Orlando is missing Moritz Wagner (knee) but the Magic are healthy for the most part going into this game.
- From a usage standpoint, Magic forward Paolo Banchero continues to be aggressive for Orlando. Banchero is averaging 22.8 points per game and will need his supporting cast to step up to win this game.
- Detroit’s offensive struggles have become evident of late. No player scored more than 12 points in their last game and the turnovers piled up for them. Cade Cunningham is averaging 20.2 points per game and needs to step up for his team tonight.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Orlando won two of the three meetings between these teams in the regular season last year.
- Orlando is 0-4 against the spread so far this season.
- Detroit is 2-2 against the spread entering Wednesday night.
- The Pistons are 1-2-1 on over/unders entering this game.
- The Magic are 2-2 on their totals thus far.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero (ORL) | Over 25.5 points |
| Cade Cunningham (DET) | Over 25.5 points |
| Ronald Holland II (DET) | Over 1.5 made 3-pointers |
Magic vs Pistons Model Projection
Score Projection: Detroit Pistons 116 – Orlando Magic 109
Win Probability: Orlando Magic 46%, Detroit Pistons 54%
Final Thoughts
The question going into this game will be which team can string together 48 minutes of consistent basketball. Neither team has done that often yet this year, but I think that the Pistons have the best chance of being that team tonight. Detroit should bounce back nicely from a loss against a genuine title contender in the Cavaliers. I think there is some value on the Pistons to win this game at home as an underdog.
