The Orlando Magic(1-2) host the Cleveland Cavaliers(2-1) for game 3 tonight.
This is a crucial turning point in the series. 2-2 is a lot different from 3-1. After the Cavs’ dominant start in their two home games, the Magic came rallying back in game 3 with a nearly 40-point blowout. They are going to need another strong performance to tie the series up.
There are plenty of winning bets out there for tonight’s Eastern Conference matchup. The question is, which ones are they?
Darius Garland (Cavaliers) 21.5 Points+Assists (-118)
Darius Garland is an exciting young point guard for Cleveland, but he has struggled in this series. I think he will struggle again tonight, but let’s look at the stats.
- Garland so far in this series
- 14 points, 8 assists (22)
- 15 points, 4 assists (19)
- 5 points, 6 assists (11)
- The Magic are the worst matchup for Garland
- The Magic allow the 2nd least 3-pointers made per game in the entire league
- Darius shoots much worse on the road than he does at home
- Darius Garland has only attempted 2 free throws in this series and only made 1
- He is under this line in 13 of 18 games with less than 2 free throw attempts and less than 3 3-pointers made
The best odds for this line is -118 on DraftKings. Garland only went over this line in game 1, and he was only over by 1. This matchup has proven to favor other players like Evan Mobley much more than Garland. We are counting on the struggles to continue for Darius.
Isaac Okoro (Cavaliers) Over 0.5 Steals (-118)
We’re going to the defensive side of the ball for this pick. Isaac Okoro is one of the most underrated defenders in the NBA, and he has been special for the Cavaliers recently. Let’s look at the stats.
- Isaac Okoro has 1+ steals in 38 of 69 games in the regular season
- He has at least 1 steal in every game this series vs. the Magic (1, 4, 2)
- Orlando allows the 7th most steals per game in the NBA
- Okoro’s defense has been necessary in this series, and JB is going to have to give him more minutes
- These games in the playoffs have been messy and low-scoring, which is perfect for this prop
- He has hit this line in four of six playoff games with 15+ minutes
The best odds for this line is -148 on DraftKings. Okoro should see the minutes tonight, as he has been playing well. Okoro’s effort level has been through the roof so far in the post-season, and if you watch his film you can see it. He will make it three in a row tonight in Game 3.
Caden Bahry’s Thunder vs. Pelicans Player Props
Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers) Under 21.5 Points+Assists (-118)
Isaac Okoro (Cleveland Cavaliers) Over 0.5 Steals (-148)
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