Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction 4-20-24 Picks

The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Saturday in Game 1 East NBA Playoffs action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Magic vs Cavaliers prediction.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic are coming off losses to the Rockets, Bucks and 76ers while beating the Bucks. The Orlando Magic are averaging 110.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.6 points and 5.4 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 19.7 points and 5.3 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently lost to the Clippers and Hornets, while beating the Grizzlies and Pacers. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 112.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.6 points and 6.1 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 18 points and 6.5 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Mobley is grabbing 9.4 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last eight playoff games against Southeast Division opponents.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six day games against Southeast Division opponents.
• Each of the Cavaliers’ last seven playoff games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Orlando Magic Team Facts

• The home team has won each of the Magic’s last six games.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last six games.
• Thirteen of the Magic’s last 14 day games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Magic vs Cavaliers prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the sexier team with the star player and with home court they’re going to be the favorite in the public eye. Not a lot of people watched the Magic this year. However, the Magic are a good team that gets after it defensively and can force opponents to play at their pace. The Magic have won 2 of the last 3 games against the Cavs, including a 7 point win as 5.5 point dogs back in February. Also, the Magic had a 62.2 percent cover percentage in the NBA this regular season, making Orlando the most profitable team in the league. There’s also the fact the Cavs tanked for this matchup, so the young Magic have bulletin board material. I think the Magic can win this series, so I’ll be on Orlando a lot. Give me the Magic and the points.