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The Orlando Magic will go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
The Magic play the Cavaliers. The Magic are favored by 4 points against the Cavaliers. The point total for the game is set at 200.
Magic vs. Cavaliers Odds
Point Spread for Magic vs. Cavaliers
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with sportsbooks listing the Magic as the favorite.
Orlando vs. Cleveland Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Orlando has -170 odds to win the game, while Cleveland is listed at +142 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 200 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, May 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Amway Center in Orlando, Florida
- TV: ESPN
Magic vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
The Magic have covered the spread 51 times over 82 games with a set spread. Orlando has been the favorite in 38 games this season and won 30 (78.9%) of those contests. Games involving the Magic have hit the over 36 times this season.
The Cavaliers have covered the spread 38 times this season (38-42-2). Cleveland has been chosen as underdogs in 29 games this year and has walked away with the win 11 times (37.9%) in those games. This season, 40 of the Cavaliers’ games have gone over the point total.
Magic vs. Cavaliers Key Players to Watch
Magic
Paolo Banchero’s numbers on the season are 22.6 points, 5.4 assists and 6.9 boards per game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 33.9% from downtown, with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game. Franz Wagner’s numbers for the season are 19.7 points, 5.3 boards and 3.7 assists per contest, shooting 48.2% from the field and 28.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest. Cole Anthony’s numbers on the season are 11.6 points, 3.8 boards and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 43.6% from the floor and 33.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest. Jalen Suggs is putting up 12.6 points, 2.7 assists and 3.1 boards per game.
Cavaliers
Jarrett Allen provides the Cavaliers 16.5 points, 10.5 boards and 2.7 assists per game. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocks. Donovan Mitchell gets 26.6 points, 5.1 boards and 6.1 assists per game, plus 1.8 steals and 0.5 blocks. Caris LeVert’s numbers for the season are 14.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per contest, making 42.1% of his shots from the floor and 32.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 treys per contest. Max Strus’ averages for the season are 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists, making 41.8% of his shots from the field and 35.1% from 3-point range, with 2.4 triples per contest.
What you need to know about the Magic
The Magic sport a top-five defense this season, ranking third-best in the league with 108.4 points allowed per game. On offense, they rank 24th with 110.5 points scored per contest. With 39.9 rebounds allowed per game, the Magic rank best in the league. They rank 25th in the league by averaging 42.3 rebounds per contest. The Magic haven’t posted many dimes this season, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA with 24.7 assists per contest.
Orlando is averaging 112.6 points per game in home games. In away games, it is averaging 108.3 points per contest. While Orlando ranks in the bottom five in the NBA in treys per game with 11.0 (second-worst), it ranks 23rd in the league with a 35.2% three-point percentage. Orlando is top-five this year in three-pointers allowed, currently fourth-best in the league with 11.5 treys ceded per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 10th with a 35.8% shooting percentage allowed from downtown.
The Magic have gone 4-6 in their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span. In its past 10 games, Orlando has gone over the total five times. The Magic have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 104.9 points per game in their last 10 contests, 5.6 points fewer than the 110.5 they’ve scored this season. Orlando has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 101.5 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 108.4 it has surrendered per game this season.
What you need to know about the Cavaliers
In 2023-24, the Cavaliers are 20th in the NBA offensively (112.6 points scored per game) and seventh defensively (110.2 points allowed). In 2023-24, Cleveland is 16th in the league in rebounds (43.3 per game) and 10th in rebounds conceded (42.7). This season the Cavaliers are ranked eighth in the league in assists at 28.0 per game.
The Cavaliers average 114.5 points per game at home, and 110.8 on the road. In 2023-24, the Cavaliers are seventh in the NBA in 3-point makes (13.5 per game) and 15th in 3-point percentage (36.7%). Cleveland gives up 12.5 3-pointers per game and concedes 37.1% from beyond the arc, ranking 10th and 21st, respectively, in the league.
The Cavaliers are 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their last 10 games. Cleveland has hit the over in five of its last 10 contests. Cleveland is scoring 103.3 points per game over its last 10 games, which is 9.3 fewer points than its average for the season (112.6). While the Cavaliers are surrendering 110.2 points per game in 2023-24, they have bettered that mark over their previous 10 games, allowing 107.9 points per contest.
Magic vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this game is Magic, and we expect that Cavaliers will cover the spread (Magic -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 200 points.
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