Pistons vs. Magic odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA first round Game 6 matchup on Friday, May 1

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons will look to even their best-of-seven series at 3-3 when they battle the Orlando Magic when they meet in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup on Friday. Detroit stayed alive in the series with a 116-109 win on Wednesday. The Pistons (60-22), who are looking to reach the conference semifinals for the first time since 2007-08, are 28-15 on the road this season, including the postseason. The Magic (45-37), who have not reached the conference semifinals since 2009-10, are 28-15 on their home floor, including playoffs.

Tip-off from Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Pistons lead the all-time postseason series 14-10, and have won 13 of the past 17 playoff meetings with the Magic. The Pistons are a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Pistons vs. Magic odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 210.5. 

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