Magic vs. Cavaliers NBA Playoffs Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for April 25

Magic vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Amway Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: NBA TV, BSFL, and BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers take a 0-2 series record into Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Magic are favored by 2.5 points in the contest, which airs on NBA TV, BSFL, and BSOH at 7:00 PM ET. The point total is set at 201.5 in the matchup.

Magic vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (56.4%)

Magic vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Magic are 51-31-0 against the spread this season.
• The Cavaliers are 39-41-2 against the spread this season.
• Magic games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 37 times this season.
• Cavaliers games this season have eclipsed the over/under 40 times in 82 opportunities (48.8%).
• Orlando has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (28-13-0) than it has in road games (23-18-0).
• The Magic have eclipsed the total in 16 of 41 home games (39%). They've done better on the road, topping the total in 21 of 41 matchups (51.2%).
• This year, Cleveland is 19-21-1 at home against the spread (.463 winning percentage). On the road, it is 20-20-1 ATS (.488).
• Looking at the over/under, Cavaliers games have gone over more often at home (23 of 41, 56.1%) than on the road (17 of 41, 41.5%).

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.6 points, 5.4 assists and 6.9 boards.
• Franz Wagner averages 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists, shooting 48.1% from the field and 28.1% from downtown, with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game.
• Cole Anthony's numbers on the season are 11.6 points, 3.8 boards and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 43.5% from the field and 33.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.1 made 3-pointers.
• Jalen Suggs is averaging 12.6 points, 2.7 assists and 3.1 boards.
• Moritz Wagner's numbers on the season are 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 60.3% from the field (eighth in league).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Jarrett Allen averages 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He is also sinking 63.4% of his shots from the floor (fourth in league).
• The Cavaliers get 26.6 points per game from Donovan Mitchell, plus 5.1 boards and 6.1 assists.
• Caris LeVert's numbers on the season are 14 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He is making 42.1% of his shots from the floor and 32.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.6 treys.
• Max Strus' numbers on the season are 12.2 points, 4.8 boards and 4 assists per contest. He is sinking 41.8% of his shots from the floor and 35.1% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.4 triples.
• Darius Garland averages 18 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.5 assists. He is draining 44.6% of his shots from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 treys per game.

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