Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 May 2024
Last updated: May 3, 2024, 11:06PM | Published: May 2, 2024, 10:16AM
The Orlando Magic will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center on Saturday, commencing at 9:00am AEST.
Led by star players Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, the Magic are looking to overcome a Cavaliers team that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Magic vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Magic vs Cavaliers
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Orlando-Cleveland NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Magic a 63% chance of beating the Cavaliers at Kia Center.
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Magic vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Kia Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Magic $1.60, Cavaliers $2.62
- Line: Magic -4.5 ($1.98), Cavaliers +4.5 ($1.92)
- Total (Over/Under 201.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.94
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 $1.60 and the Cavaliers at $2.62.
The Magic are 4.5-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.98 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.92.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 201.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.94.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Magic and the Cavaliers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The Over/Under total of 201.5 points has a 54% chance of going Over.
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Magic vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Orlando at $1.60 with Betfair (63% probability) 🔥
- Line: Magic -4.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Over 201.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (54% probability)
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Magic vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Magic vs Cavaliers at Kia Center this Saturday has the Magic winning 102-99.
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 Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live updates.
Magic vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Betting on Magic vs Cavaliers player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Paolo Banchero is expected to lead the Magic with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 26 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Cavaliers.
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 28 | 7 | 8 |
| Franz Wagner | 24 | 6 | 5 |
| Jalen Suggs | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Wendell Carter | 12 | 9 | 2 |
| Jonathan Isaac | 10 | 6 | 1 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 26 | 5 | 7 |
| Darius Garland | 22 | 3 | 8 |
| Evan Mobley | 18 | 9 | 4 |
| Max Strus | 12 | 5 | 4 |
| Caris LeVert | 11 | 4 | 5 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Orlando vs Cleveland game at Kia Center.
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Magic vs Cavaliers: Preview
The NBA game between the Magic and Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to tip off at 9:00am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday 4 May 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: Kia Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Orlando vs Cleveland predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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