Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction NBA Picks 5/3/24

Orlando Magic (49-38) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (51-36)

Game Info: Friday, May 3, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)

Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -151 / Cleveland Cavaliers +123 --- Over/Under: 202.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic duke it out in a crucial NBA playoffs Game 6 at the Kia Center no Friday night. Here's a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction.

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now just one win away from advancing to the second round after outlasting the Magic in a thrilling 104-103 win in Game 5 on Tuesday to take a 3-2 series lead. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 28 points on nine of 23 shooting, Darius Garland added 23 points with five assists on nine of 16 shooting, Max Strus added 16 points with five assists while Evan Mobley chipped in with 14 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 43 percent from the field and 13 of 37 from the 3-point line as they squandered an early 10-point lead and looked to be in trouble when they trailed late in the game, before they went on a crucial 7-2 run to come away with the gritty win and reclaim the series lead.

Orlando Magic

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic held all the momentum after winning both of their home games to tie up the series, only to fall painfully short to give up the series lead once again. Paolo Banchero came ready to play as he led the team with a game-high 39 points, eight rebounds and four assists, Franz Wagner added 14 points with six assists while Jalen Suggs chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Magic shot 46 percent from the field and nine of 31 from the 3-point line as they played great defense to hold the Cavaliers to just 15 points in the second quarter to erase an early 10-point deficit, only to go ice-cold when it mattered most and it cost them as the Cavaliers took advantage to take the game away from them.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

  • Jalen Suggs ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
  • Paolo Banchero is one of only 12 qualified players in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 5.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts

  • Donovan Mitchell ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
  • Evan Mobley ranks 11th amongst qualified players for FG% (58.0%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.9).
  • The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.9).
  • The Cavaliers are one of only two teams to lose a game when leading by 20+ points at HT this season.
  • The Cavaliers rank 3rd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.9).

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction

The Cavaliers could be a little shorthanded for this one as they are keeping an eye on Jarrett Allen who is questionable, while the Magic will be sweating on the availability of Gary Harris who is also questionable. The Cavaliers needed to respond after dropping two games in a row, and they did just that in a pivotal Game 5 victory. However, the Cavs have yet to beat the Magic in two attempts in this series, and you just know the Magic could've won if Banchero just got more help. With this series going back to the Kia Center, I am sticking with the Magic to force a Game 7 with a gritty win and cover at home.

Peter’s Pick Orlando -3.5

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