A critical Game 5 between the 4-seed Cleveland Cavaliers and the 5-seed Orlando Magic takes place on Tuesday. This 2024 NBA playoffs series is tied 2-2 after both teams defended their home court. These teams also split the regular season matchups 2-2. This postseason, Cleveland is only averaging 91.3 points per game, while Orlando is putting up 100.5 points a game. Jarrett Allen (rib) is listed as questionable for the Cavs.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The Cavs are 5-point favorites in the latest Cavaliers vs. Magic odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 202.5. Before making any Magic vs. Cavaliers picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters the third week of the 2024 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 92-61 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,600. Anyone following the model has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Cavs vs. Magic and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Magic vs. Cavs:
- Magic vs. Cavaliers spread: Cleveland -5
- Magic vs. Cavaliers over/under: 202.5 points
- Magic vs. Cavaliers money line: Cleveland -205, Orlando +170
- ORL: 53-33 ATS this season
- CLE: 11-7 ATS this season when spread is between -3 and -6
- Magic vs. Cavaliers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Cavaliers can cover
Forward Evan Mobley is a versatile big man who moves fluidly on the floor and owns a nice touch around the rim. The USC product also has the foot quickness to take opposing players off the dribble. He's averaging 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in the 2024 NBA playoffs. In his last outing, Mobley had 14 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks.
Guard Darius Garland is a playmaker who possesses a quick jumper and a calm floater in the lane. The Vanderbilt product uses his court vision and playmaking to be a good floor general, logging 12 points and a team-high six assists per game in the postseason. In the Game 2 victory, Garland had 15 points, three rebounds, and four assists. See which team to pick here.
Why the Magic can cover
Forward Paolo Banchero makes an impact on both sides of the floor. Banchero has the ability to build up speed going downhill to either score the ball or dish the rock to his teammate. The 21-year-old is putting up 21.3 points, seven rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest. He's racked up 20-plus points in three of the four games played thus far. In Game 3, Banchero finished with 31 points, 14 boards and five assists.
Forward Franz Wagner is a smooth scorer in the backcourt. Wagner uses his great instincts to make plays offensively, attacking from inside-out. The Michigan product leads the team in scoring with 21.5 points, eight rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest. In Saturday's win, Wagner notched 34 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Magic vs. Cavaliers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 205 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 70% of simulations. You can see the picks only at SportsLine.
So who wins Cavaliers vs. Magic, and which side of the spread hits nearly 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Magic vs. Cavaliers spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 92-61 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
