Pistons vs. Magic odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA first round Game 3 matchup on Saturday, April 25

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons will look to regain control of their best-of-seven series when they meet the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup on Saturday. Detroit evened the series at 1-1 with a 98-83 win over Orlando on Wednesday. The Pistons (60-22), who won the Central Division, are 28-13 on the road this season. The Magic (45-37), who finished second in the Southeast Division, are 26-15 on their home court.

Tipoff from Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., is set for 1 p.m. ET. The Pistons lead the all-time postseason series 13-8, and have won 12 of the past 14 playoff meetings with the Magic. The Pistons are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Pistons vs. Magic odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 215.5. 

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