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2024 NBA Playoff Handicapping Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
(0-1) Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (1-0)
Date: Monday, April 22nd
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland
Moneyline NBA Odds: Magic +200 | Cavaliers -218 (Bet Now!)
NBA ATS Betting Odds: Cavaliers -5.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total (O/U): 202.5
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The first-round playoff series between the fifth-seeded Orlando Magic and fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers continues on Monday with the Cavs up 1-0 in the series.
Cleveland took the series lead with a 97-83 score in Game 1.
Season Series
The teams split the regular season series each winning twice. Last season the Cavaliers swept the four-game regular season series and also hold the all-time record between the clubs with 65 victories in 126 matches.
This is the second time the clubs are facing each other in the postseason with the Magic winning 4-2 in 2009.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, on Sunday, April 21st. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Monday, April 22nd.
Orlando Magic
Offense was always going to be a question mark for the Magic but inexperience can be cited as the main issue in Saturday’s loss. This young squad is primarily playing for the first time in the postseason and it showed.
Paulo Banchero led Orlando’s scoring (22) but he also had NINE turnovers. In addition, the Magic aggressively attacked the paint getting to the line 30 times but only converted on 19 plus they were cold from the perimeter shooting 8 of 37 (21.6%).
Magic Stats
The Magic ranks 22nd offensively (112.9) and third defensively (110.8) while possessing the 14th-rated net differential of plus +2.2 this season.
Through the first game of the playoffs they rank last offensively (86.5), and third defensively (101.0) and a minus 14.6 net differential ranking seventh.
Orlando was one of the better bets against the spread this season, possessing a 51-32 record through 83 games.
Magic Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- No injuries to report
Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell insisted he was ready for the postseason and his Game 1 performance proved he was right. Mitchell led the Cavaliers in scoring with 30 points but more importantly, he was the calming force for his team when things got tight.
Evan Mobley (16 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks) and Jarrett Allen (16 points, 18 rebounds) both registered double-doubles.
Like their opponent, the Cavs didn’t shoot well from deep hitting 8 of 30 attempts (26.7%) and their bench was outscored by Orlando 18 to 14.
Cavaliers Stats
Through the season, Cleveland ranked 16th offensively (114.7), and seventh defensively (112.1) with a plus +2.5 net differential that ranked 12th overall.
Through the first game of the playoffs they rank sixth offensively (101.0), and first defensively (86.5) and a plus +14.6 net differential ranking second.
Cleveland wasn’t a strong bet against the spread with a 39-42-2 record through 83 contests.
Cavaliers Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Craig Porter Jr., PG (questionable — ankle)
- Ty Jerome, PG (OUT indefinitely—ankle)
- Dean Wade, PG (OUT indefinitely —knee)
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Magic vs. Cavaliers NBA Betting Trends:
- All in all, the Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- Orlando are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
- Also, the Magic are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Cleveland.
- By comparison, the Cavaliers are 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cleveland’s last 20 games against Orlando.
- Additionally, Cleveland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Free Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Prediction:
As predicted this series is expected to be a throwback defensive battle with low scores and Game 1 lived up to that with neither team breaking 100 points.
Game 2 should offer a more relaxed Magic unit now that they know what to expect as they frequently rushed their sets or lost focus. Jamahl Mosley will undoubtedly point out what his youngsters did well like winning the fast break points, steals, and blocks categories.
Alternatively, the Cavaliers seemed intent on proving their grit and toughness which worked in Game 1 but they’ll need to reel it in a bit in Game 2 because that could lead to foul trouble if they aren’t careful.
It’s not imperative the Magic win Game 2 given they’ll host Games 3 and 4 but falling behind 0-2 could have a negative psychological impact.
4* Free Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Betting Pick: Magic +5.5
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NBA Tweet Of The Day
What a way to start the series. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/IcJp6CU3VD
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 20, 2024
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