🏀 Magic vs. Pistons Player Props Today: NBA Picks & Best Bets (May 3)
Only six No. 8 seeds have ever eliminated a No. 1 seed in NBA playoff history. Will a seventh be added to the list?
Weβll find out in a winner-take-all matchup as the top-seeded Detroit Pistons host the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena, airing on ABC. Detroit enters as an 8.5-point favorite to fend off the upset, but my Magic vs. Pistons player props today are leaning toward a gritty defensive battle as part of Sundayβs NBA picks and best bets.
π Best Magic vs. Pistons player props today: NBA picks for May 3
See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Player | Prop bet | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren, C, Pistons | Under 23.5 points + rebounds (-120 via bet365) | 1u -> 0.83u | ββββ |
| Desmond Bane, G, Magic | Under 26.5 points + rebounds + assists (-112 via bet365) | 1u -> 0.89u | βββ |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 1.72 units
π° Best Magic vs. Pistons prop bet
Jalen Duren Under 23.5 points + rebounds (-120)
Pistons center Jalen Duren has struggled in this series, largely due to the size and physicality of the Magic's frontcourt.
Duren has yet to clear this combo line at any point in this series. He's averaging 9.8 points and 8.5 rebounds in Round 1, down from his regular-season averages of 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. His usage in this series has also dropped to 15.9%.
I'd be surprised if Duren flips a switch in Game 7. And with this Under trading at 22.5 in the market, I like the value at bet365.
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Desmond Bane Under 26.5 points + rebounds + assists (-112)
With Franz Wagner out, Desmond Bane's props get a touch inflated. However, his production hasn't really changed much.
Bane is 0-for-2 at clearing this PRA line in both games without Wagner in Round 1. He's averaging 17.5 points, four rebounds, and one assist in those two outings. The Pistons have posted the best defensive rating in the playoffs after finishing second in the regular season.
I'm expecting another strong defensive showing from Detroit, so I'll take the Under on a PRA line that continues to trade at 26.5.
π Magic vs. Pistons same-game parlay
My Magic vs. Pistons parlay targets a pair of my favorite player props for Sunday's Game 7. This do-or-die elimination matchup should be a defensive battle, so that's what I'm banking on with this SGP.
💵 Magic vs. Pistons SGP picks
- Jalen Duren Under 23.5 points + rebounds (-120)
- Desmond Bane Under 26.5 points + rebounds + assists (-112)
Best odds: +240 via bet365 (0.1u -> 0.24u)
π΅ My betting record for NBA picks
All NBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 28.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36-42 | +6.94 units β | 12.5% β |
| Player props | 31-23 | +8.34 units β | 16% β |
| Parlays | 5-18 | -0.4 units β | -17.3% β |
π‘ How I'm betting Magic vs. Pistons
Follow all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.
Get ready for a defensive battle. Iβve split two units across a pair of player props, backing the Under on Duren and Suggs in Sundayβs Game 7.
Blindly betting the full-game Under in every Game 7 might not be as profitable as it once was, but there are still spots where that angle holds value β especially in this series. Both teams have consistently made each other grind for offense. With fatigue setting in, the final matchup could be even more of an offensive struggle.
π Magic vs. Pistons injuries
πΊ How to watch Magic vs. Pistons
- Date: Sunday, May 3
- Tipoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit)
- TV: ABC
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