The Orlando Magic are 4.5-point favorites for a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Amway Center on Friday, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Cavaliers lead the series 3-2. The matchup has an over/under of 200.5 points.
Trying to make an informed wager on Friday’s game? Find out the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) below.
How to Bet on Magic vs. Cavaliers
Pick the Cavaliers (-4.5) to Cover
In the Magic’s 82 games this year, they have 51 wins against the spread.
The Cavaliers are 38-42-2 against the spread this year.
This season, the Magic have an against the spread record of 21-6 in their 27 games as a favorite of 4.5 points or more.
The Cavaliers are 12-8 ATS when underdogs by 4.5 points or more this year.
Take the Points Over (200.5)
Magic games have gone over 200.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, 70 times (out of 82) this year.
This year, 76 of the Cavaliers’ 82 total matchups have gone over 200.5 total points scored.
The two teams average a combined 22.6 more points per game (223.1) than this matchup’s over/under of 200.5 points.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 18.1 more points per game, 218.6, than this game’s over/under of 200.5 points.
The average total the Magic have had in their matchups this year is 18.4 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The average total for Cavaliers games this year is 22.4 more points than the point total of 200.5 for this outing.
Back the Magic on the Moneyline (-185)
The Magic have won in 30, or 78.9%, of the 38 contests they have been named as odds-on favorites in this year.
The Cavaliers have been the moneyline underdog 29 total times this season. They’ve gone 11-18 in those games.
This year, the Magic have won 24 of 27 games when listed as at least -185 or better on the moneyline.
The Cavaliers have a record of 8-8 when they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +154 or longer (50%).
The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Magic have a 64.9% chance of walking away with the win.
Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Cavaliers have an implied win probability of 39.4%.
Top Magic Props
| Name |
Points O/U |
Rebounds O/U |
Assists O/U |
| Paolo Banchero |
24.5 |
7.5 |
4.5 |
| Franz Wagner |
19.5 |
6.5 |
4.5 |
| Jalen Suggs |
13.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. |
8.5 |
6.5 |
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| Moritz Wagner |
7.5 |
4.5 |
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Top Cavaliers Props
| Name |
Points O/U |
Rebounds O/U |
Assists O/U |
| Donovan Mitchell |
24.5 |
4.5 |
5.5 |
| Darius Garland |
16.5 |
2.5 |
6.5 |
| Evan Mobley |
14.5 |
9.5 |
2.5 |
| Jarrett Allen |
14.5 |
10.5 |
2.5 |
| Max Strus |
9.5 |
4.5 |
3.5 |
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