Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers-The Orlando Magic stormed back into the series with two thrilling wins at the Kia Center. Now in the best-of-three series, they could reach the threshold with a win in Game 5 on the road.
After getting another convincing win at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 on Saturday, the Orlando Magic head back to Cleveland for Game 5.
The Magic have struggled in the playoffs so far in Cleveland and need to win a game in Cleveland to win the series. Winning Game 5 will be crucial in this series, and set them up perfectly to sneak into the second round with Game 6 on Friday at the Kia Center.
The Magic have struggled to shoot the ball in this series, especially in game two at Rockets Mortgage Fieldhouse. When the team’s offense isn’t clicking, Orlando tries to overcomplicate things and outsmart the other team. Retooling their offense for Game 5 isn’t all it takes. In fact, overcomplicating the offense in a young team’s first playoff series is the last thing the Magic do.
The opposite must be done. Simplifying the offense and process is exactly what the Magic need to do to get the offense going in Game 5.
The easiest way for them to get a spark on offense is to exploit mismatches and work until the Cavs shut it down.
Taking advantage of the mismatch will allow them to exploit the weaknesses of the Cavs’ defense and force them to send double teams or rotate their defense which will throw off their entire defensive scheme. This allows the Magic to get better shots, move the ball around and most importantly let the offense flow naturally for them.
It’s now a three-game series and the Magic know where the weak spots are where they should attack. The team will try to stay ahead by 3-2 there.
There are three key matchups that the Magic can exploit in Game 5 to give them the edge and hopefully get their first road win of the series.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers game information and TV channels
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
Where: Rockets Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio
TV: NBA TV, BSFL and BSOH
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction
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SCORE PREDICTION: Cavaliers 111 – Magic 108
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers:
Cavaliers are the latest trend
The Cavaliers are 4-6 in their last 10 games against the spread and 4-6 overall.
The Cavaliers are 38-40-4 against the spread this season.
The Cavaliers games have gone over the point total 48.8% of the time this year (Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers-a set point total is 40 out of 82 games).
The Cavaliers are averaging 112.6 points per game, just 4.2 more than the 108.4 Magic are giving up.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers-Cleveland has a 35-21-1 record against the spread and a 41-16 record overall when scoring over 108.4 points.
This season, the Cavaliers have a 47.9% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.5% higher than the Magic’s opponents’ 47.4% shots.
The Cavaliers have the same winning percentage against the spread in home games (.463) as they do in road games.
Cleveland went over/under in a higher percentage of home games (56.1%) than road basketball games (41.5%).
The Cavaliers have won a low percentage of their matchups as moneyline favorites, going 23-10 (.697) when playing at home. On the road as a moneyline favorite, they have a 14-6 (.700) record.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers-Cavalry leaders
Jarrett Allen averaged 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. Defensively, he averaged 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocks.
Donovan Mitchell averaged 26.6 points, 5.1 boards and 6.1 assists per game. On the other end, he averaged 1.8 steals and 0.5 blocks.
Caris LeVert is averaging 14.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Defensively, he averaged 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks.
Max Strauss averaged 12.2 points, 4.8 boards and 4.0 assists per contest. On the other end, he averaged 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks.
Darius Garland averaged 18.0 points, 6.5 assists and 2.7 boards.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers:
Magic is the latest trend
The Magic have gone 4-6 in their past 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
The Magic have played 82 games against the spread with 50 wins.
The Magic game has hit 36 overs of 82 set point totals (43.9%) this year.
The Magic’s 110.5 points per game are just 0.3 points more than the Cavaliers’ 110.2.
Orlando is 37-8 against the spread and 36-10 overall when scoring more than 110.2 points.
The Magic shot 47.6% from the field this season, 1.3 percentage points higher than the Cavaliers’ 46.3% shooting average for opponents.
Unlike the spread, the Magic have been better at home (27-13-0) than on the road (23-18-0).
Looking at the over/under, Orlando’s games have ended more than 15 of 41 times at home (36.6%) and 21 of 41 away (51.2%).
While the moneyline favorite in 2023-24, the Magic have a higher winning percentage at home (.840, 21-4 record) than on the road (.692, 9-4).
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers-Magic leaders
Paolo Banchero averaged 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game for the Magic.
Franz Wagner averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers-He’s making 48.1% of his shots from the floor and 28.1% from beyond the arc, averaging 1.3 triples per game.
The Magic are getting 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game from Cole Anthony this season.
The Magic are getting 12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game from Jalen Suggs this year.
The Magic are getting 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game from Moritz Wagner this season.