Pistons vs Magic Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 3

Aisha Quiñones - Betting Analyst at Covers
Aisha Quiñones • Betting Analyst 12+ years betting experience
Updated: Apr 25, 2026 , 07:52 AM ET • 4 min read

We broke down Game 3 of the NBA Playoff matchup between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic, identifying key player prop opportunities and measuring them against the latest market lines.

Franz Wagner Orlando Magic NBA
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) in the first half.

Our NBA player prop projections are all set for tonight's Game 3 matchup between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic, with the model flagging several high-value opportunities.

By breaking down the data and stacking it up against current market lines, we’ve identified where the strongest edges lie.

These Pistons vs. Magic predictions aren’t based on feel — they’re backed by the numbers.

If you’re building out your card, here are the model’s top NBA picks for Saturday, April 25.

Pistons vs Magic computer picks for Game 3

Pistons Pistons Magic Magic
Cunningham u28.5 points 
-117
Banchero o20.5 points
-165
Duren u10.5 rebounds 
-132
Suggs o4.5 assists
-139
Thompson o2.5 assists
-120
Wagner o4.5 rebounds
-114

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Pistons Game 3 computer picks

Cade Cunningham Under 28.5 points (-117)

Projection: 26.7 points

As the series shifts to the Sunshine State, the Detroit Pistons are aiming to steal at least one game on the road against the Orlando Magic. Playing at the ninth-slowest pace in the league over their last 25 games, Detroit will look to control the tempo while carefully managing Cade Cunningham’s workload due to health concerns.

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Jalen Duren Under 10.5 rebounds (-132)

Projection: 10.4 rebounds

Jalen Duren averages 10.5 rebounds per game on the season, but he’s fallen short of that mark in each of the first two games of the series.

Now heading on the road, the Magic present another tough matchup on the glass, making it difficult for him to clear this number especially with Duren hitting the Under in eight of his last 10 games at a 10.5-rebound line.

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Ausar Thompson Over 2.5 assists (-120)

Projection: 2.7 assists

The Pistons could see an uptick in possessions in this matchup against Orlando, who rank as the fourth-fastest offense over their last 10 games.

That added pace should create more opportunities for Ausar Thompson to facilitate and make plays, especially after clearing his 2.5-assist line in seven of his last 10 outings.

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Magic Game 3 computer picks

Paolo Banchero Over 20.5 points (-165)

Projection: 21.6 points

The Magic have been productive offensively, averaging 117.4 points per game over their last 25 outings (10th in the league), but they’ll need more from Paolo Banchero to keep that momentum going—especially at the free-throw line.

This matchup against the Pistons sets up well for drawing contact, with opposing starting power forwards attempting 5.0 free throws per game over the last 10 (sixth-most in the league). The opportunity is there for Banchero & it just comes down to capitalizing and turning those chances into points in front of the home crowd.

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Jalen Suggs Over 4.5 assists (-139)

Projection: 4.8 assists

Jalen Suggs has been quietly effective as a facilitator, clearing his 4.5 assist line in five of his last 10 games, and this matchup sets up well for him to do it again in Game 3 against the Pistons.

With Orlando playing at a faster tempo lately, there should be more possessions to go around, giving Suggs additional opportunities to create.

His role as a secondary playmaker alongside Banchero and Wagner puts him in prime position to rack up assists, especially when defenses collapse on those primary scoring options.

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Franz Wagner Over 4.5 rebounds (-114)

Projection: 4.9 rebounds

Franz Wagner has been reliable on the glass in this series against the Pistons, clearing this line in both Game 1 and 2. Now back on his home floor, expect an extra boost of energy that could help him cash the Over once again.

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How to watch Pistons vs Magic Game 3

Location Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Date Saturday, April 25, 2026
Tip-off 1:05 p.m. ET
TV Peacock

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Hailing from Harlem, New York, Aisha Quiñones joined Covers in 2024 after an illustrious career with several other major media outlets. A proud Johnnie, after graduating from the Big East basketball powerhouse St. John's University, Quiñones earned her bachelor's degree in sport management and journalism, then obtained her master's degree in media studies from The New School.

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