The Orlando Magic won Game 3, 113-105, and are up 2-1 in the first round series over the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have a chance to tie up the series 2-2 and go back to Detroit for Game 5, while the Magic can go up 3-1 with another home win Monday night.
What's at stake for Orlando if they win Game 4 and go up 3-1? Well, only six No. 8 seeds have won their first round matchups versus a No. 1 and two of them went on to make the NBA Finals. The Orlando Magic have a chance to become the seventh team to win their first round as a No. 8 seed.
Orlando shot 45% from three to Detroit's 34% in Game 3 and edged out the Pistons in free throws attempted, 33-24. When Cade Cunningham has been on the floor during the series, the Pistons are +7 compared to -11 when he's off the court. Cunningham has led Detroit in scoring with 31.0 PPG this series, while Paolo Banchero has led the way for Orlando at 22.0 PPG.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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The latest odds as of Monday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Detroit Pistons (-148), Orlando Magic (+124)
This game opened Pistons -2.5 with the Total set at 212.5.
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Jonathan Issac (knee) is listed as DOUBTFUL for Game 4
Kevin Huerter (hip) is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Game 4
Orlando is 41-46 ATS and 21-21 ATS as the home team
Orlando is 46-41 to the Over and 23-19 to the Over as the home team
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Pistons’ Moneyline
Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Pistons +2.5 ATS