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FanDuel. This is a massive number for Cade Cunningham, but I’m throwing regular season numbers out the window for a second (but before I do, I will note Cunningham did clear this line in all three matchups against the Magic, and had 39 in Game 1). The Magic have been rigid in their no-help-defense approach, and Cade has shredded them at the point of attack. Having won Game 1, I’m not expecting a massive schematic shift for Orlando. And given the circumstance of being down 1-0 in the series at home, Cunningham is going to force the issue. I have his floor set around 36 minutes and 25 scoring opportunities.

Caesar’s. After Jalen Duren’s quiet 8-point performance in Game 1, I’m certain that a focal point for the Pistons will be to get him more looks. That being said, this is brutal schematic matchup for him. Orlando will not help off of Cade Cunningham - as a team they allowed the second fewest assists per field goal made. The Magic also can match Duren’s size and physicality down-low, having limited opposing centers to the second fewest points per game this season. I see this as a huge Cade scoring spot, and Tobias Harris typically acquits himself well as a secondary scorer against the Magic. Look for another muted performance for Duren.
Detroit looked rusty in Game 1 and Orlando took advantage, winning 112-101. The Pistons had two days to stew on that result. Expect them to come out with a different level of intensity Wednesday and for Cade Cunningham's supporting cast to get involved early. I'm backing the desperate home team to lead by at least five at halftime.

Franz Wagner logged 32 minutes in Game 1, which was his most minutes played in a game since he returned from an ankle injury. He finished with 19 points, shooting 7-for-13 from the field. Despite his minute restrictions, he has scored at least 18 points in four of his last five games. He averaged 20.6 points over 30 minutes per game for the season, so now that he appears to be back to his normal workload, I like this over.

Ausar Thompson is the NBA's best perimeter defender, and there are calls for JB Bickerstaff to give him more than the 25 minutes he saw in Game 1. Thompson played just nine minutes in the second half as Bickerstaff felt he needed more scoring to make up the deficit vs. Orlando. Expect the Pistons to lead for much of Game 2, which could get Thompson closer to 30 minutes. Either way, I love Thompson to clear this prop total. He had 15 potential rebounds and five potential assists in Game 1, and the Pistons rely on his energy. Look for Thompson to clear this number for the ninth time in his last 10 games. I would also go Over 8.5 at even money or better.

Cade Cunningham certainly did his part in Game 1’s defeat against the Magic, scoring 39 points, while chipping 5 boards and 4 assists. As a result we’re seeing an enormous combination line as Cade’s combo line is usually set between 37.5 to 39.5. While Cade is capable of scoring 35-40 on any given night, the Pistons are at their best when he’s getting his teammates involved. Tobias Harris was the only other Piston to score in double figures in Game 1, despite six Pistons averaging at least 10 PPG in the regular season.
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