Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds for Game 2
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds for Game 2
The Orlando Magic vs the Cleveland Cavaliers will meet from Cleveland, Ohio, on Monday night.
The Cavs jumped out to a 1-0 series with a 97-83 win on Saturday afternoon.
Cleveland will attempt to go up 2-0 with a home win tonight.
The Magic will attempt to steal a game on the road and go back to the Sunshine State tied 1-1.
Magic vs. Cavaliers Game 2 DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 22, 2024
- Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: NBA TV
Magic vs. Cavaliers Game 2 Odds
- Spread: Magic +5.5 (-110), Cavaliers -5.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 202 (-115), U 202 (-103)
- Moneyline Odds: Magic (+184), Cavaliers (-220)
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Orlando will be looking to win their first playoff series since 2010.
This Magic team played a solid defensive game in Game 1 but could not buy a shot.
The Magic shot just 32.6 percent from the floor.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic in game one with 24 points.
Franz Wagner added 18 points and seven rebounds in the losing effort.
Jalen Suggs struggled, shooting 4-16 from the floor.
The Magic bench added just 18 points.
The Cavs feel good about their play after Game 1.
The defense was an issue for the Cavs in the second half of the season.
Cleveland stepped up and locked down the Magic in Game 1.
Donovan Mitchell was the star of Game 1. Mitchell led the way with 30 points.
Darius Garland added 14 points and a team-best eight assists.
Big man Evan Mobley got off to a hot start. The former USC standout ended the game with 16 points and eleven rebounds.
The Cavs come into this contest as a 5.5-point favorite, with the total set at 202.5.
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick
We are getting a soft line on the total tonight.
This total is an overreaction to Game 1.
While both teams struggled to score, it was not because of a lack of open looks.
The Cavs shot 8-30 from three while the Magic shot 8-37.
Both teams will shoot much better from three tonight.
Pick: Cavs/Magic over 202 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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