- Matchup: Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Detroit Pistons (57-21) are set to visit the Kia Center on Monday as they aim to take down the Orlando Magic (41-36).
The Pistons recently faced the 76ers, securing a decisive victory with a score of 116-93. Detroit achieved a shooting accuracy of 49.4% (43 of 87 attempts) and converted 11 of 28 three-point shots. From the free-throw line, they netted 19 out of 24 attempts, resulting in a percentage of 79.2%. In terms of rebounds, they gathered 49, including 10 on the offensive end, while providing 42 assists during the game. The defense forced 9 turnovers and recorded 6 steals. On the defensive side, Detroit allowed Philadelphia to shoot 44.3% from the field on 35 of 79 attempts. The 76ers totaled 28 assists and 12 steals in the game, along with 44 rebounds (17 offensive, 27 defensive) and 11 blocked shots. Philadelphia finished with a free throw percentage of 78.9%, hitting 15 of 19 attempts and made 8 of their 29 three-point attempts. Detroit committed 17 fouls, while the 76ers had 25.
Tobias Harris had a standout performance, scoring 19 points on 7 of 13 shooting. He played 27 minutes and secured 4 rebounds while achieving a shooting percentage of 53.8% and dishing out 2 assists.
The Pistons enter this matchup with a season record of 57-21, averaging 117.5 points per game (8th in the league) and shooting 48.3% from the field. Detroit hits 35.4% on three-point attempts (854 of 2,414) and 76.1% from the free-throw line. As a team, they average 45.6 rebounds per game and have tallied 2,147 assists, ranking 11th in the league in assists. The team averages 15.1 turnovers and commits 22.1 fouls nightly.
Defensively, the Pistons force 16.9 turnovers on average while allowing 21.4 personal fouls per game. They lead the league in assists surrendered, allowing 1,824 throughout the season. The Pistons’ defense is yielding a field goal percentage of 44.3% (2,944 of 6,643) and allowing 40.8 rebounds per game as a team. They concede 34.4% on three-point attempts and rank 3rd in points allowed per game (109.4).
In their last appearance, the Magic triumphed with a score of 138-127 against the Mavericks. Orlando secured 44 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 53 for the match. They turned the ball over 16 times while managing 7 steals in the game. The Mavericks committed 21 fouls, sending the Magic to the line for 37 attempts, of which they converted 30 (81.1%). Orlando made 14 of 26 three-pointers (53.8%) and shot an overall 56.0% from the field (47 of 84). The Magic allowed the Mavericks to shoot 46.3% from the field (44 of 95) and 33.3% from three-point range (14 of 42), while converting 25 of 31 free-throw attempts (80.6%). In terms of rebounding, the Magic allowed Dallas to gather 43 total rebounds (13 offensive).
Wendell Carter Jr. was a key player for the Magic, making 8 of 16 attempts for a field goal percentage of 50.0%, along with 6 rebounds. He tallied 28 points in 36 minutes on the court and contributed 3 assists.
The Magic hold a record of 41-36 this season. They commit 21.0 personal fouls per game and maintain an impressive 80.6% free-throw rate. Their assist rate stands at 26.4 per game (15th in the NBA) with 14.1 turnovers per game. Orlando has scored 8,889 points this season (averaging 115.4 per game) while grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game. On the offensive end, the Magic are connecting on 46.3% of their field-goal attempts, ranking 22nd in the league.
Defensively, the Magic are situated at 15th in the league in points allowed per game at 115.4. They force an average of 14.7 turnovers each game and have allowed opponents to shoot 47.7% from the field (21st in the league). Orlando’s defense allows 35.4% shooting on three-point attempts (926 of 2,619) and their opponents are converting 78.1% of free throws. The Magic have relinquished 25.3 assists and 43.5 total rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 14th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Orlando
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