Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds, AI Picks and Analysis (April 22nd)
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Last Game Recap:
- Cavaliers Dominate: Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a commanding 97-83 victory in the last game of the series. They comfortably covered the 5.5-point spread and stifled the Magic’s offense, holding them to a meager 32.6% shooting night. The total score fell significantly short of the 206.5-point over/under line.
- Mitchell Shines: Mitchell paced the Cavaliers with a game-high 30 points, including three three-pointers. Evan Mobley chipped in with a double-double (16 points, 11 rebounds).
- Magic Struggle: Orlando’s offense sputtered, managing only 8 three-pointers and a dismal 21.6% shooting from beyond the arc. Paolo Banchero led the team with 24 points.
Betting Trends:
- Magic’s Scoring Dip: This season, the Magic’s games average a combined 221 points, significantly higher than today’s 202.5-point line. Notably, they’ve gone under the total in their last two games.
- Underdog Magic: Orlando Magic has a decent record as underdogs against the spread (25-20) but struggles to win outright (18-27). They’ve also lost their last five road games against the spread.
- Cavaliers Favorable Matchup: Cleveland has thrived as favorites this season (38-16 record), boasting an average scoring margin of +6.7 points per game in those matchups. Their home record against the spread is just average (20-22).
- Cavaliers’ High-Scoring History: All of Cleveland’s games this season have had higher over/under lines than today’s 202.5 points. Their games typically see an average combined score of 222.3 points.
Game Information
| Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Location of the Game: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland |
| Date and Time: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland |
| Reason: 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Play-In matchup |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | SERIES | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Magic | 0 | 106 | 219 | SPREAD CLE -5.5 |
MONEYLINE CLE -222 |
TOTAL OVER 202.5 |
| Cavaliers | 1 | 113 | ||||
- AI Picks: Cleveland Cavaliers 113 – Orlando Magic 106
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Cavaliers -5.5 | ML Cavaliers -222 | OVER 202.5
Magic vs Cavaliers odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Orlando Magic Game Analysis
- Offensive Woes: NBA team stats The Magic enter this matchup as one of the league’s worst three-point shooting teams (35%) and rank 14th in overall field goal percentage (47%). This translates to a modest scoring average (25th in the NBA) of 110.5 points per game, dipping further to 107.7 points per game on the road.
- Bright Spots: Despite offensive struggles, rookies Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have emerged as offensive leaders. Banchero has averaged a stellar 22.6 points in his last five games, while Wagner has chipped in with 22.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game during that stretch. Jalen Suggs has also shown improvement, shooting 45.5% from the field and averaging 15.2 points over his last five games.
- Defensive Stalwarts: The Magic’s saving grace lies in their elite defense. They rank 4th in the NBA, allowing a league-low 108.3 points per game overall and an even stingier 109.0 points per game on the road (8th in the NBA). Opponents have consistently struggled to score against them, with teams averaging less than their season average in over 70% of games against Orlando.
- Shutting Down the Three-Point Line: A key factor in their defensive success is their ability to limit three-point shooting. The Magic rank 4th in the league in both opponent three-point percentage (35.5%) and opponent three-pointers made per game (11.5).
Injuries:
There are no injuries reported for this match based on the NBA Injury Report.
Cleveland Cavaliers Game Analysis
- Mitchell on Fire: Donovan Mitchell is on a tear, averaging a scorching 30.7 points per game over his last three games, while hitting over 42% of his three-pointers. Overall this season, he leads the team in scoring with a 26.6 point average.
- Balanced Attack: According to the NBA player stats Jarrett Allen has provided a strong supporting cast, averaging 18.4 points and a remarkable 69.6% shooting from the field over his last five games. He’s also a rebounding machine, averaging 11.6 rebounds per game during that stretch. Darius Garland adds another scoring threat, averaging 18 points per game for the season.
- Solid Scoring: The Cavaliers boast a well-rounded offense, averaging a respectable 112.6 points per game (20th in the NBA). They’re particularly potent at home, averaging 114.1 points per contest. While their pace isn’t the fastest (23rd in the league), they excel at finding open looks from beyond the arc, ranking 7th in made three-pointers per game (13.5).
- Elite Defense: Defense is the cornerstone of the Cavaliers’ success. They rank a stellar 7th in the league, allowing only 109.9 points per game. This defensive prowess holds true at home (8th in points allowed) and on the road (4th in points allowed).
- Paint Protectors: Opponents struggle to score inside against Cleveland. They rank 4th in the league in opponent two-point shooting percentage (52.3%). This defensive dominance has been particularly evident over their last five games, where they rank an impressive 7th in overall field goal percentage allowed (44.6%).
Injuries:
- Ty Jerome (Ankle – Out)
- Dean Wade (Knee – Out)
- Craig Porter Jr. (Ankle – Out)
With Mitchell leading the offensive charge and a stifling defense on their side, the Cavaliers look poised to extend their series lead against the Magic.
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