Orlando has had two chances to pull a huge upset and end this series, but failed. They come off a 93-79 loss at home in Game 6, blowing a 24-point lead. The defense was 13th in points given up and 11th at defending beyond the arc during the regular season, and is fourth in points (100.2 ppg) and in shooting allowed in the playoffs, on an 8-2 run UNDER the total. The No. 1 seed Pistons have home court for Game 7 and will lean on a defense that is No. 1 in the postseason in points given up (98.3 ppg) and second in shooting allowed (40.4%). Detroit trailed by 22 at the half but dominated the second half on the road to keep its season alive against the stunned Magic. Back the home team in a defensive first half. Play Detroit + the First Half UNDER the total.
These picks were released to clients on May 03, 2026 at 9:15AM ET.
Orlando at Detroit
2025-26 NBA Championship
May 3, 2026
2 units on Detroit -8.5 (-105) (risk 2 to return 3.9)
Result:
WIN
WIN
2 units on 1st ½ Total UNDER 104.5 -112 (risk 2 to return 3.79)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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