Alex Hunter details his top Paolo Banchero player prop on DraftKings Sportsbook for Sunday’s NBA game between the Magic and the Pistons.
Published Apr 19, 2026 3:40 PM EDT
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The Magic and Pistons are meeting in the first round of the playoffs and Game 1 of this series will be in Detroit on Sunday. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Detroit is favored by 8.5 points and this game carries a total of 221.5 points.
Let’s dive into favorite Paolo Banchero player prop for Sunday’s contest.
Best Paolo Banchero prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Paolo Banchero O 4.5 Assists (-105)
Banchero has improved as a playmaker in the second half of the season. The Duke product is averaging 5.8 assists per game since the All-Star break, compared to 4.8 before the layoff. Banchero is leading the Magic with 9.9 potential assists per game since the All-Star break and he has topped 4.5 assists in seven of his last 10 starts.
In the regular season finale vs. the Celtics a week ago, Banchero tallied a season-high 11 assists. Detroit ranks second in defensive rating, but Banchero has a seven-assist performance vs. the Pistons this season. The forward should see close to 40 minutes as the Magic attempt to steal Game 1 in Detroit and Banchero is a great bet for over 4.5 assists at this reasonable -105 price.
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