Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Picks, Odds, News, Injury Report 4/27/24

After a couple of comfortable wins for the Cavaliers in Ohio, the Orlando Magic defied Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction Win Probability and odds in game three. Orlando’s blowout on Thursday has set up a tantalizing game four in Florida on Saturday evening, which tips off at a very favorable time for fans in Europe.

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Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction and Picks: 5.00 Bet Builder For Saturday

•         Orlando Magic moneyline
•         Paolo Banchero to have a double-double

Bet Builder Odds: 5.00

On offense, Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs both got into a decent flow. Franz Wagner didn’t put up huge scoring numbers, but Mosley clearly wanted to use the German as an initiator more – he had eight assists and a whopping 13 potential dimes.

Orlando deserves to be favored here after winning so emphatically in game three. We also like the odds on Banchero to record a double-double. The former first-overall pick put up 31 and 14 on Thursday and now has a double-double in three of his last five outings.

Magic vs Cavaliers Game Info

• Stadium: Kia Center
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Start time: 18:00 UK Time

Orlando Magic News, Injury Report, Schedule: Game Three Gives Hope

The Magic obliterated the Cavs in game three. A ferocious crowd at Kia Center saw Orlando’s offense find its groove behind Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero, while their defense locked up the Cavs.

Orlando is an inexperienced team on this stage, and it seemed like the lights were just too bright in Ohio. A return to Florida looks like it might have got them back on track, but they know they have to win on Saturday if they are to make a series of this.

It’s simply a case of looking to replicate Thursday’s performance.

Cleveland Cavaliers News, Injury Report, Schedule: Challenge To Regain Form From First Two Games

The Cavs shot four-for-26 from beyond the arc in the first three-quarters of game three. While Orlando’s defense was improved, a shooting performance like that is very difficult to overcome. Darius Garland was a non-factor, and Donovan Mitchell was inefficient.

Some of the nightmares from last season’s loss to the Knicks will have returned. Cleveland was significantly outrebounded by an athletic, long Magic team on Thursday. Their defense did not hold up after stifling Orlando in the first two games.

The Cavs are still the better, more balanced team, but game four is a real test of their mettle.

Magic vs Cavaliers H2H: Cavs Have The Edge

The most important Magic vs Cavaliers head-to-head is Cleveland’s 2-1 advantage in this series. In regular-season history, the Cavs have won 65 games to Orlando’s 61. The teams split the season series 2-2 in 2023-24 after the Cavs pulled off a four-game sweep over Orlando in 2022-23.

This is just the second-ever postseason series between the two teams after the Magic beat the Cavs 4-2 in the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals.

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