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The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Orlando Magic in a decisive Game 7 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
The Cavaliers are a 3-point favorite against the Magic when Cavaliers and Magic take the court. The point total for the game is 194.5.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Odds
Point Spread for Cavaliers vs. Magic
The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with oddsmakers listing the Cavaliers as the favorite.
Cleveland vs. Orlando Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Cleveland has -155 odds to win the game, while Orlando is listed at +130 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 194.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: ABC
Cavaliers vs. Magic Betting Trends
The Cavaliers have covered the spread 38 times this season (38-42-2). Cleveland has won 37, or 69.8%, of the 53 games it has played as the favorite this season. This season, Cavaliers games have hit the over 40 times.
The Magic have covered the spread 51 times in 82 games with a set spread. Orlando has won in 17, or 38.6%, of the 44 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year. Games involving the Magic have hit the over 36 times this year.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Key Players to Watch
Cavaliers
Jarrett Allen puts up 16.5 points, 10.5 boards and 2.7 assists per game, making 63.4% of shots from the floor (fourth in NBA). Donovan Mitchell puts up 26.6 points, 5.1 boards and 6.1 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.8 steals and 0.5 blocks. Caris LeVert’s numbers on the season are 14.0 points, 5.1 assists and 4.1 boards per contest. Max Strus’ numbers for the season are 12.2 points, 4.0 assists and 4.8 boards per game.
Magic
Paolo Banchero gets the Magic 22.6 points, 6.9 boards and 5.4 assists per game. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks. Franz Wagner adds 19.7 points per game, plus 5.3 boards and 3.7 assists. The Magic receive 11.6 points per game from Cole Anthony, plus 3.8 boards and 2.9 assists. The Magic receive 12.6 points per game from Jalen Suggs, plus 3.1 boards and 2.7 assists.
What you need to know about the Cavaliers
With 112.6 points per game on offense, the Cavaliers rank 20th in the NBA. Defensively, they surrender 110.2 points per contest, which ranks seventh in the league. With 43.3 boards per game, the Cavaliers are 16th in the NBA. They allow 42.7 rebounds per contest, which ranks 10th in the league. This season, the Cavaliers rank eighth in the league in assists, averaging 28.0 per game.
Cleveland posts 114.5 points per game in home games, compared to 110.8 points per game away from home, a difference of 3.7 points per contest. Cleveland is making 13.5 three-pointers per game (seventh-ranked in NBA) this season, while owning a 36.7% three-point percentage (15th-ranked). So far this season, Cleveland is ceding 12.5 threes per game (10th-ranked in NBA) and is allowing opposing teams to shoot 37.1% (21st-ranked) from three-point land.
The Cavaliers are 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall in their last 10 contests. Five of Cleveland’s past 10 outings have gone over the total. The Cavaliers have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 103.2 points per game in their last 10 contests, 9.4 points fewer than the 112.6 they’ve scored this year. Cleveland’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has given up 106.6 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 110.2 points per game its opponents average this season.
What you need to know about the Magic
The Magic are 24th in the league in points scored (110.5 per game) and third-best in points conceded (108.4). On the glass, Orlando is 25th in the league in rebounds (42.3 per game). It is best in rebounds conceded (39.9 per game). With 24.7 assists per game, the Magic are fourth-worst in the league.
At home the Magic are scoring 112.6 points per game, 4.3 more than they are averaging on the road (108.3). In 2023-24 the Magic are second-worst in the NBA in 3-point makes (11.0 per game) and rank 23rd in 3-point percentage (35.2%). Orlando is the fourth-best squad in the league in 3-pointers allowed (11.5 per game) and 10th in 3-point percentage defensively (35.8%).
The Magic are 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall in their past 10 contests. Five of Orlando’s past 10 outings have hit the over. In its past 10 games, Orlando is scoring 103.9 points per contest, 6.6 fewer points than its season average (110.5). The Magic have played better defensively in their past 10 games, ceding 101.3 points per contest, 7.1 fewer points than their season average of 108.4 allowed.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Cavaliers, and we expect that Magic will cover the spread (Cavaliers -3). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 194.5 points.
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