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In Game 4 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Magic face the Cavaliers in a game projected to be a close one. The Magic are favored by just 2 points against the Cavaliers. The point total for the game is 201.5.
Magic vs. Cavaliers Odds
Point Spread for Magic vs. Cavaliers
The spread for this matchup is set at 2 points, with oddsmakers listing the Magic as the favorite.
Orlando vs. Cleveland Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Orlando has -130 odds to win the game, while Cleveland is listed at +110 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 201.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Amway Center in Orlando, Florida
- TV: TNT
Magic vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
The Magic are 51-31-0 against the spread this season. Orlando has won 30, or 78.9%, of the 38 games it has played as the favorite this season. This season, Magic games have hit the over 36 times.
The Cavaliers have covered the spread in a matchup 38 times this year (38-42-2). Cleveland has been victorious in 11, or 37.9%, of the 29 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season. This season, 40 of the Cavaliers’ games have gone over the point total.
Magic vs. Cavaliers Key Players to Watch
Magic
Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.6 points, 5.4 assists and 6.9 boards per contest. Franz Wagner posts 19.7 points, 5.3 boards and 3.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks. Cole Anthony posts 11.6 points, 3.8 boards and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 43.6% from the floor and 33.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest. Jalen Suggs posts 12.6 points, 3.1 boards and 2.7 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals (seventh in league) and 0.6 blocks.
Cavaliers
Jarrett Allen gets 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 contributes with 26.6 points per game, plus 5.1 boards and 6.1 assists. The Cavaliers get 14.0 points, 4.1 boards and 5.1 assists per game from Caris LeVert. Max Strus gives the Cavaliers 12.2 points, 4.8 boards and 4.0 assists per game, plus 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks.
What you need to know about the Magic
The Magic own a top-five defense this year, 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 assists this season, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA with 24.7 assists per game.
Orlando is posting 112.6 points per game in home games. On the road, 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 ranks top-five this season in three-pointers allowed, currently fourth-best in the league with 11.5 threes allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 10th with a 35.8% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc.
The Magic are 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall over their last 10 contests. Orlando has gone over the total in six of its last 10 outings. The Magic have seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 106.6 points per game in their last 10 contests, 3.9 points fewer than the 110.5 they’ve scored this year. Orlando has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, giving up 105.4 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 108.4 points per game its opponents average in the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are 20th in the league in points scored (112.6 per game) and seventh in points allowed (110.2). Cleveland collects 43.3 rebounds per game and concede 42.7 boards, ranking 16th and 10th, respectively, in the league. The Cavaliers are eighth in the league in assists (28.0 per game) in 2023-24.
In 2023-24 the Cavaliers are scoring 3.7 more points per game at home (114.5) than away (110.8). Beyond the arc, the Cavaliers are seventh in the league in 3-pointers made per game (13.5). They are 15th in 3-point percentage at 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 have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall over their past 10 games. Cleveland has gone over the total in five of its past 10 games. In its past 10 games, Cleveland is averaging 107.0 points per game, 5.6 fewer points than its season average (112.6). Over their past 10 games, the Cavaliers are ceding 109.9 points per contest, compared to their season average of 110.2 points allowed.
Magic vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this game is Magic, and we expect that Magic will cover the spread (Magic -2). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 201.5 points.
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