Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 25, 2024, 11:05PM | Published: Apr 23, 2024, 7:16AM
The Orlando Magic will sqaure off with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center on Friday, beginning at 9:00am AEST.
With star players Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, the Magic are aiming to beat a Cavaliers line-up that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Magic vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Magic vs Cavaliers
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Orlando-Cleveland NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Magic a 62% chance of winning against the Cavaliers at Kia Center.
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Magic vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Kia Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Magic $1.74, Cavaliers $2.32
- Line: Magic -2.5 ($1.92), Cavaliers +2.5 ($2.06)
- Total (Over/Under 201.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $2.04
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Magic at $1.74 and the Cavaliers at $2.32.
The Magic are 2.5-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.92 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+2.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.06.
The Over/Under for Magic vs Cavaliers sits at 201.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Magic (-2.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 201.5 points has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Magic vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Orlando at $1.74 with Betfair (62% probability) 🔥
- Line: Cavaliers +2.5 at $2.06 with Betfair
- Total Points: Over 201.5 at $1.91 with Betfair (53% probability)
Every time you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of Stats Insider's best bets for today across any sport.
These Magic vs Cavaliers best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Magic are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cavaliers +2.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Magic vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Magic vs Cavaliers at Kia Center on Friday has the Magic winning 103-99.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Orlando vs Cleveland on Friday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Magic vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Looking for Magic vs Cavaliers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Paolo Banchero is expected to lead the way for the Magic with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to finish with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Cavaliers.
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 28 | 7 | 8 |
| Franz Wagner | 23 | 6 | 4 |
| Jalen Suggs | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| Jonathan Isaac | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Moritz Wagner | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 25 | 5 | 6 |
| Darius Garland | 19 | 3 | 7 |
| Jarrett Allen | 19 | 11 | 3 |
| Evan Mobley | 17 | 9 | 4 |
| Max Strus | 11 | 4 | 4 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Orlando vs Cleveland match-up at Kia Center.
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Magic vs Cavaliers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Magic and Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 9:00am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Friday 26 April 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: Kia Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Orlando vs Cleveland predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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