The Magic will host this upcoming clash on Saturday, May 2 (10:00 AEST), and they’ll feel they will have a good chance of upsetting the #1 seed in the East.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Magic to win

Value bet: Orlando Magic - 1st Half Winner

Long shot: Paolo Banchero To Score 25+ Points

Betting Preview

Orlando currently lead the series 3-2 after some impressive performances.

They’ve had to play more playoff basketball this season than most, having had to claim the #8 seed through the Play-In Tournament. And, it appears to have been paying off.

As the #1 seed, the Pistons would have been expected to coast through without too many issues.

However, Detroit have put themselves in a position where they need to win every game from this point on if they are to advance to the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

Recapping the first-round results:

• Game 1: Magic won 112-101 in Detroit
• Game 2: Pistons won 98-83 in Detroit
• Game 3: Magic won 113-105 in Orlando
• Game 4: Magic won 94-88 in Orlando
• Game 5: Pistons won 116-109 in Detroit

Indeed, it looks as though the Magic might enjoy themselves at home based on previous results…

Betting Markets to Watch

For this reason, we think the Magic offer value as the underdog worth exploring.

They have won the two games to have been played in Orlando so far, and have won each of their last four games as the home underdogs.

While Detroit have everything to lose in this one, the Magic know the pressure is slightly off them, which they can use to their advantage with home-court advantage.

Additionally, the Magic like to make a fast start when they are playing at home.

They have won the first half in each of their last 10 home games against the Pistons, meaning there’s potential value in the Orlando Magic - 1st Half Winner market.

Elsewhere, we think the total points market offers some value. The line has been set at 210.5 for Game 6.

Of the five games played in this series, the over has hit three times, including once in Orlando.

However, with seven of the Magic's last nine games having gone under the total match points line, we think there’s value in the under worth exploring here.

Our Prediction

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We think the Magic offer good value as likely winners.

The pressure is on Detroit, while the Magic know they have good home form against the Pistons.

A long shot we like the look of and feel has value worth exploring is the Paolo Banchero To Score 25+ Points market.

He has scored 25+ points in four of the Magic's last five playoff home games.