Magic vs. Cavaliers NBA Playoffs Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for May 3

Magic vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Amway Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: ESPN, BSOH, and BSFL

The Cleveland Cavaliers bring a 2-3 series lead into a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Magic are favored by 4 points in the contest, which will be broadcast on ESPN, BSOH, and BSFL at 7:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under set at 200.5 points.

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 (57.5%)

Magic vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Magic have put together a record of 51-31-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Cavaliers' 82 games this season, they have 39 wins against the spread.
• This season, 37 of the Magic's games have gone over the point total.
• Cavaliers games this season have hit the over 48.8% of the time (40 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• When playing at home, Orlando has a better record against the spread (28-13-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (23-18-0).
• The Magic have hit the over on the over/under in 16 of 41 home games (39%). They've fared better in away games, topping the total in 21 of 41 matchups (51.2%).
• Cleveland has been better against the spread away (20-20-1) than at home (19-21-1) this year.
• In terms of the over/under, Cavaliers games have gone over 23 of 41 times at home (56.1%), and 17 of 41 on the road (41.5%).

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero averages 22.6 points, 6.9 boards and 5.4 assists, shooting 45.5% from the floor and 33.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 made treys per contest.
• Franz Wagner averages 19.7 points, 5.3 boards and 3.7 assists.
• Cole Anthony is averaging 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Jalen Suggs is averaging 12.6 points, 2.7 assists and 3.1 boards.
• Moritz Wagner is averaging 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Jarrett Allen's numbers on the season are 16.5 points, 10.5 boards and 2.7 assists per game. He is also sinking 63.4% of his shots from the floor (fourth in NBA).
• Donovan Mitchell averages 26.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists. He is also making 46.2% of his shots from the field and 36.8% from 3-point range, with 3.3 triples per game.
• The Cavaliers receive 14 points per game from Caris LeVert, plus 4.1 boards and 5.1 assists.
• Max Strus averages 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4 assists. He is sinking 41.8% of his shots from the floor and 35.1% from 3-point range, with 2.4 triples per game.
• Per game, Darius Garland gives the Cavaliers 18 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.5 assists, plus 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocks.

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