The Cleveland Cavaliers(2-2) are back at home for Game 5 vs. the Orlando Magic(2-2) tonight.
The Magic hugely responded at home. After going down 0-2 in Cleveland, they bounced back and evened up the series 2-2 in Orlando. Both teams have looked dominant on their own home court, so now it is up to the Cavaliers to respond.
Will the Cavs hold down home court or can the Magic steal the first road victory of this series?
Cavaliers vs. Magic Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -5
-112 |
O 201.5
-110 |
-205 |
| Orlando Magic | +5
-108 |
U 201.5
-110 |
+170 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Cavaliers vs. Magic Game Details
- Fixture: Orlando Magic @ Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date and Time: April 30, 2024 @ 8:00 pm EST
- Location: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Cleveland Cavaliers | vs. | Orlando Magic |
| 48-34 | Record | 47-35 |
| 111.6 | Points Per Game | 110.0 |
| 47.7 | FG% | 47.5 |
| 36.4 | 3PT% | 35.0 |
| 50.9 | Rebounds Per Game | 51.4 |
| 109.8 | Points Allowed Per Game | 107.6 |
| 46.2 | Opponent FG% | 47.2 |
| 36.8 | Opponent 3PT% | 35.4 |
| 78.7 | Opponent FT% | 77.9 |
| 50.8 | Opponent Rebounds Against | 48.2 |
| 2-3 | Last 5 W-L | 3-2 |
| 100.6 | Team Pace | 100.5 |
Key Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers look to get back on track at home, where they’ve been their best all year. The Cavs are led offensively by Donovan Mitchell, who averaged 26.6 points per game this season, but he is only averaging 21.0 in this series. Defensively this series, Jarrett Allen has been fantastic. He has averaged 13.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks.
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic will have to win at least one road game this series if they want to move on in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Now is a better time than ever, riding the wave of 38 and 23-point victories. The Magic are led by Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, who are averaging 21.5 and 21.3 points per game this series respectively.
Injury Report
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Craig Porter Jr. – OUT
- Dean Wade – OUT
- Ty Jerome – OUT
Orlando Magic
- None
Game Prediction
The trend of this series is the home dominates. Home teams are 21-12 straight up in this year’s playoffs. The Cavaliers won games 1 and 2 by 14 and 10 points. The Magic shot 46.2% from 3 in Game 3. I see this as the only way they can beat the Cavs in Cleveland. In Game 1 and Game 2, Orlando shot 21.6% and 25.7% from 3. That’s not going to cut it on the road.
I expect the Cavs to hold down the fort in Cleveland and take a series lead of 3-2 tonight while covering the spread.
Final Pick
Cleveland Cavaliers -5 (-112)
About the Author
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