Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM May 03, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Magic are -3.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers
  • Total (Over/Under): 200.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | BSFL | BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Orlando, FL.

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Cavaliers vs Magic Over/Under is 200.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 40-44 against the spread, while the Magic are 54-33 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers+3.5 -105O 200.5 -110+140
Orlando Magic -3.5 -115U 200.5 -110-165

Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Magic will win Friday‘s game with 59.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Magic.

Magic vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 78 games (+15.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 51 of their last 79 games (+12.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 35 away games (+11.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 away games (+9.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 43 games at home (+18.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 77 games (+17.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 54 of their last 87 games (+17.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 46 of their last 74 games (+15.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 42 of their last 66 games (+14.25 Units / 19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 40-44 (-8.4 Units / -8.78% ROI).

  • 51-36 against the Moneyline (-3.95 Units / -1.85% ROI)
  • 42-44 against the Over for game total points (-6.4 Units / -6.69% ROI)
  • 44-42 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -2.3% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 54-33 (+17.7 Units / 18.5% ROI).

  • 49-38 against the Moneyline (+10.2 Units / 5.64% ROI)
  • 39-47 against the Over for game total points (-12.7 Units / -13.27% ROI)
  • 47-39 against the Under for game total points (+4.1 Units / 4.28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 79 games (-29.30 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 72 games (-26.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 78 games (-25.35 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 72 games (-23.90 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 66 games (-23.90 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 84 games (-27.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 31 of their last 81 games (-25.15 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 36 games (-22.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 76 games (-21.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 77 games (-18.40 Units / -20% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

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Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Magic are 4-15 (.211) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — 7th-worst in the NBA. The Cavaliers have made 13.5 three-pointers per game this season — 7th-highest in the NBA.

The Magic were 12-38 (.240) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .355

The Magic were undefeated (5-0) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

The Magic are 25-1 (.962) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .789

Injury Report: Magic vs. CavaliersFriday‘s Game, May 3

  • Orlando Magic – No Injuries Reported
  • Craig Porter Jr. (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Sam Merrill (Cleveland Cavaliers): Neck, Game Time Decision
  • Dean Wade (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Caris LeVert (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers): Back, Game Time Decision

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 3.6 second chance points per game (228 points/63 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.7

The Cavaliers have 20.4 free throw attempts per game this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Cavaliers have a 23% free throw rate (1,671 free throw attempts/7,148 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

The Cavaliers have averaged 12.3 second chance points per game (503 points/41 games) on the road this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 619 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,906 assists/ 1,236 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic have 24.4 free throw attempts per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Magic have a 29% free throw rate (2,002 free throw attempts/6,963 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (5,656 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have allowed 11.8 second chance points per game (482 points/41 games) at home this season — 3rd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Magic have averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,817 rebounds/82 games) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Magic have averaged 8.2 steals per game (669 steals/82 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 8.0 steals per game (655 steals/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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