Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 4-25-24 Picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic meet Thursday in Game 3 East First Round NBA Playoffs action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic prediction.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a chance to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 96.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 84.5 points on 34.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.5 points and 3.5 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 16.5 points and 1.5 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Darius Garland is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 23.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 51 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic need a win here to stay in the series and cut the deficit to 1-2. The Orlando Magic are averaging 84.5 points on 34.3 percent shooting and allowing 96.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.5 points and 4 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 18 points and 7 rebounds. Moritz Wagner is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 23.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.9 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Injury Report

The Cavaliers will continue to be without Ty Jerome and Dean Wade. Craig Porter Jr. has been ruled out for the Cavs with an ankle injury. Jalen Suggs suffered a knee injury in game 2 that looked serious, but he’s surprisingly listed as probable for game 3.

Orlando Magic Team Facts

• The Magic have lost each of their last 10 Eastern Conference First Round games following a loss.
• The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Each of the Magic’s last nine games as favorites against the Cavaliers have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 playoff games against Southeast Division opponents.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games following a win.
• Each of the Cavaliers’ last nine playoff games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic prediction

The Magic should be getting some love now that they’re at home and down 0-2 in the series. The Magic will be more comfortable at the Kia Center, as it’s where 29 of their 47 wins have come this season. It’s also a must win game for the Magic if they truly want a real shot to win this thing. The Magic are pretty much getting the benefit of the doubt given the circumstances. With that said, we’re getting a free bucket with the better team in the Cavs. The Magic have serious offensive issues, and they’ve been the worst offensive team throughout the playoffs in 2 games. The Cavs have also won 8 of the last 10 games against the Magic.

If the Magic are going to make this series interesting, they have to win. Still, the value is with the better team and the free points. You’re going to make a lot of money in this business when getting the better team as an underdog. Give me the Cavs.