The Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (47-35) on Saturday, April 27th. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on TNT. The Magic are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Cavaliers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Cavaliers. Tip-off is set for 1:00 ET.

Cavaliers vs Magic

Orlando had a big win in the most recent game of this series, as they blew out the Cavaliers 121-83. The Magic easily covered the spread, as they were favored by 3 points and held the Cavaliers to just 39% shooting from the field. Paolo Banchero had a big game for the Magic, finishing with 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Orlando got off to a fast start in this game, outscoring the Cavaliers 31-21 in the first quarter. Going into the game, the over/under line was at 201.5 points, and the teams combined for 204 points.

Cavaliers Offense Breakdown

Donovan Mitchell has averaged 24.8 points per game over his last four games while hitting 44.2% of his shots from the field. In these games, he also averaged 4.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds. For the season, Mitchell is averaging 26.6 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.1 rebounds. Jarrett Allen has averaged 18 points and 13.2 rebounds in his last five games while shooting 78.7% from the field.

Cleveland comes into the game as the 23rd-ranked scoring offense, at 112.6 points per game. Their scoring average on the road is even lower, at 110.1 points per contest. The Cavaliers are also 23rd in pace and have averaged 97 possessions this season. Despite their below-average pace, the Cavs have a field goal percentage of 47%, which is the 12th best mark in the league.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Orlando comes into the game as the 25th ranked scoring offense, at 110.5 points per game. Their production at home is a little better, at 112.8 points per contest. Looking at their pace, the Magic are 26th in the league, averaging 96.6 possessions per game.

Paolo Banchero has been playing well of late, averaging 24.8 points per game over his last five games. This has come while hitting 43.4% of his shots from the field. In these games, he also averaged 10 rebounds and 5.4 assists. Over the Magic’s last five games, Franz Wagner is averaging 20.2 points per game.

Cavaliers Team Defense

When it comes to defense, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the best in the league this season. They are currently 7th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 109.7. On the road, they have been even better, ranking 4th in the league at 110.2 points allowed per game.

One area in which the Cavaliers have been strong is their ability to defend the three-point line. On the season, they are 10th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.7%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 7th in the league in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 31.6%.

Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 65.9% of games vs. the Cavaliers this season. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Cleveland is 4th in the NBA at 46.3%.

Magic Team Defense

When it comes to defense, the Orlando Magic have been one of the best units in the league this season. They come into tonight’s game against the Cavaliers ranked 2nd in the NBA, allowing just 107.9 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 97.8 points per contest.

One area where Orlando has been particularly strong is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 4th in the NBA in three-point percentage allowed at 35.3%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 5th in the league in three-point shooting percentage allowed at just 31.1%.

Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 73.2% of their games against the Magic this season. In terms of made threes, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 67.1% of their games vs. Orlando.

Key Players For The Cavaliers And Magic

For today’s matchup, we project Donovan Mitchell to lead the scoring for the Cavaliers, putting up 25 points and shooting at a rate of 9/19. Throughout this season, his average stands at 26.6 points per game, along with 5.1 rebounds.

On the opposing side, we anticipate Paolo Banchero to be the top scorer for the Magic. Our projection has him finishing the game with 23, and he is expected to secure 7 rebounds. This season, he has put together a field goal percentage of 45.5%, and he is contributing 22.6 points per game on average.

Cavaliers vs Magic Trends

• Across the Cavaliers last five road games, the team averaged 105 points per game while allowing 118. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 0-5 while averaging 97 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
• The last ten games that Cleveland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
• As the betting favorite, the Magic have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +2, the Cavaliers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 201.5, and our model projects the Cavaliers and Magic to reach a combined total of 220 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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