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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions
The Orlando Magic will head to the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first-round playoff series on Saturday. The hosts are the 4th seed, while the visitors are the fifth seeds.
So far this season, these teams have faced each other four times, resulting in a tie with a score of 2:2. The Orlando Magic enter this series with some momentum, having won five of their last nine games in the regular season, including a commanding 113-88 victory over the Bucks on Sunday. Paolo Banchero showcased his leadership with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, while Franz Wagner contributed 25 points. Orlando enters this game with an average of 110.5 points per game, ranking 24th in the league, just slightly higher than the typical points allowed by the Cavaliers. Defensively, Orlando is strong, allowing only 108.4 points per game, placing them 4th in the league. Their defense has particularly excelled in rebounding, leading the league in opponent's offensive rebound rate. To succeed in Cleveland, they'll need to maintain their dominance on the boards. The Magic have a full roster available for this matchup.
In contrast, the Cleveland Cavaliers experienced a rough patch entering the playoffs, dropping six of their last 10 games. Their latest defeat was a disappointing 120-110 loss to the Hornets on Sunday. Georges Niang led the team with 16 points coming off the bench, while Max Strus achieved a triple-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. Cleveland averages 112.6 points per game, ranking 20th in the league, which is 3.8 points lower than the average allowed by the Magic. Defensively, Cleveland allows 110.2 points per game, placing them 7th in the league. Throughout the season, the Cavs have relied on their strong defense, particularly in the paint, where they rank 5th in the NBA, conceding around 46 points per game. Injury woes have plagued Cleveland, with up to seven players listed as doubtful, including Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert.
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The Best Betting Odds for Cleveland Cavaliers v Orlando Magic Match
Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.44 | 2.85 |
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1.5 | 2.5 |
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1.41 | 2.67 |
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1.08 | 5.43 |
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1.08 | 5.43 |
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1.45 | 2.75 |
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1.01 | 13 |
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1.02 | 15 |
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1 | 51 |
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1.45 | 2.8 |
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1.43 | 2.9 |
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Who will win the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Basketball game?
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic game on 20/04/2024 of the current NBA season:
- Cleveland Cavaliers has a 57.74% chance to pick up the win against Orlando Magic according to Ladbrokes ⭐ with the odds of 1.5.
- There is a probability of 42.26% ⭐ for Orlando Magic to win vs Cleveland Cavaliers with odds of 51 at Betfair.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Cleveland Cavaliers - Orlando Magic Key Points
- The Cavaliers have covered the -4.0 line in three of their last five home games
- The Cavaliers ended the season 26-15 at home
- The Cavaliers beat this opponent 126-99 in their last match at this venue
- The Cavaliers have covered the -4.0 line in six of their last ten games against this opponent
- The Magic have failed to cover the +4.0 line in four of their last five away games
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Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction
These teams split the series 2-2 during the regular season and there is a case to be made for either to win this match. The first game will likely give us a better understanding of what to expect for the remaining games. For now, we’re siding with the hosts to get the job done in their first home game. Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers -4.0.
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