The Orlando Magic(0-2) host the Cleveland Cavaliers(2-0) in Orlando for Game 3 in Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
In Game 1 and Game 2, Jarrett Allen has been the X-Factor for Cleveland. He had 18 and 20 rebounds in the first two games. Now on the road, the Cavs need him to step up again. They also need Mitchell to score like he has been to go up 3-0.
On the other side, Paolo Banchero has scored 24 and 21 points, leading his team. However, he has had 9 and 6 turnovers. He will need to clean it up at home if the Magic want a chance to take even a single game off of this Cavaliers squad.
Who will win this game and get one step closer to moving on to Round 2 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs?
Magic vs. Cavaliers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Orlando Magic | -2
-110 |
O 201
-110 |
-130 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +2
-110 |
U 201
-110 |
+110 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Magic vs. Cavaliers Game Details
- Fixture: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Orlando Magic
- Date and Time: April 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm EST
- Location: Kia Center in Orlando, Florida
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Orlando Magic | vs. | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 47-35 | Record | 48-34 |
| 109.8 | Points Per Game | 112.3 |
| 47.3 | FG% | 47.8 |
| 34.8 | 3PT% | 36.6 |
| 51.4 | Rebounds Per Game | 51.2 |
| 108.2 | Points Allowed Per Game | 109.6 |
| 47.3 | Opponent FG% | 46.0 |
| 35.7 | Opponent 3PT% | 36.8 |
| 77.8 | Opponent FT% | 78.7 |
| 48.4 | Opponent Rebounds Against | 50.7 |
| 1-4 | Last 5 W-L | 4-1 |
| 100.6 | Team Pace | 100.8 |
Key Stats
Orlando Magic
Game 3 on home court has to be more competitive. Banchero averaged 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists this season, but has had trouble limiting the turnovers. This season, Jalen Suggs averaged 1.4 steals and 39.7 3P%. Franz Wagner averaged 19.7 points and chipped in 5.3 rebounds.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs have been rolling lately. Donovan Mitchell averaged 26.6 points, 6.1 assists, and 1.8 steals this season. Jarrett Allen has been dominant for Cleveland, averaging 10.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Another notable contributor is Evan Mobley, who averaged 9.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks next to Allen.
Injury Report
Orlando Magic
- Jalen Suggs – Available
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Craig Porter Jr. -OUT
- Dean Wade – OUT
- Ty Jerome – OUT
Game Prediction
The Cavs have done whatever they’ve wanted in this series so far. I expect things to be different now that Orlando is at home. However, Cleveland is still a very talented team, and their rebounding dominance cannot be ignored. The combination of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley has proved to be too much for the Magic to handle, and that won’t change.
Final Pick
Cleveland Cavaliers +2 (-110)
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