Cavaliers vs Magic Game 4 Prediction & Best Bets: Will Orlando Even the Series?

After double-digit losses in the first two games in Cleveland, the inexperienced Orlando Magic easily could have folded. Instead, they came out in Game 3 and handed the Cavaliers their worst-ever playoff loss. Today, the Magic will look to build off of that rout and send the series back to Cleveland tied up (1:00 pm ET, TNT).

The Magic, making their first playoff appearance since 2020, fell by 14 points in Game 1 and 10 points in Game 2 in Cleveland.

That put them in an unfavorable position heading back home, but their response in Game 3 indicates that no concerns were present. After falling into an early 10-3 hole, they outscored the Cavs 28-11 the rest of the first quarter, and the rout was on from there. In the end, the Magic led by as many as 43 points, and their 121-83 victory was a resounding statement that they aren’t going down without a real fight.

• Read on for the best spread and player prop bets for Cavaliers vs Magic Game 4.
• See what betting trends, stats, and other information favor a series tie.
• Learn about where to place Cavaliers vs Magic Game 4 bets and where to bet on today’s other three NBA playoff games (Thunder-Pelicans, Celtics-Heat, Lakers-Nuggets).

How will the Cavaliers respond this afternoon? Even after that ugly loss, they still have the upper hand in the series and will even if they lose today.

In best-of-seven series, teams with a 2-1 lead have gone on to win nearly 80% of the time. In last season’s playoffs, 10 of 11 teams who held a 2-1 lead went on to win their series, with the Sacramento Kings (who lost to the Golden State Warriors in seven games) the outlier.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Odds

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Spread

• Cleveland Cavaliers +2 (-104)
• Orlando Magic -2 (-116)

Over/Under

• Over 202 (-110)
• Under 202 (-110)

Moneyline

• Cleveland Cavaliers +115
• Orlando Magic -135

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Betting Analysis

Despite their Game 3 capitulation, the Cavaliers are still heavily favored to win the series. At BetOnline, they are -365 to win the series, with the Magic coming in at +295 even after their big win.

That Orlando is favored by such a small margin for today’s game is a further indication of how oddsmakers view the series, especially given the fact that they were favored by more for Game 3.

It’s not as if Cleveland has been outstanding as a road underdog this season. Following Thursday’s defeat, the Cavaliers are 8-14 SU (36.4%, 12^th in the NBA) and 10-12 ATS (45.5%, 22^nd in the NBA) as a road underdog.

Their record in games following a loss is much better, however. In 34 games following a loss, Cleveland is 22-12 SU (64.7%, 7^th in the NBA) and 19-13-2 ATS (59.4%, 8^th in the NBA).

Those numbers are a bit more encouraging, but they are not nearly as encouraging as the numbers on the other side.

The Magic have been one of the NBA’s better teams both as a home favorite and in games following a win. As a home favorite, they are 22-4 SU (84.6%, 3^rd in the NBA) and 20-6 ATS (76.9%, 1^st in the NBA). In games following a win, they are 28-19 SU (59.6%, 9^th in the NBA) and 29-18 ATS (61.7%, 2^nd in the NBA).

Beyond those betting trends, home teams are thriving thus far in the playoffs. Through the first seven days of first-round action, home teams are 17-5 SU (77.3%).

These numbers point strongly in favor of a home win and cover in Orlando and a tied series heading into Tuesday’s Game 5 in Cleveland (time and TV TBD).

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction and Best Bets

Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction: Magic to win and cover

Cavaliers vs Magic Best Bets: 1) Magic -2, 2) Jalen Suggs over 3.5 rebounds (-124 at BetOnline), 3) Franz Wagner over 25.5 points + rebounds (-120 at Bovada)

Paolo Banchero props are highly attractive after his monster performance in Game 3 (31 points, 13 of 26 FG, 4 of 9 3PT, 14 rebounds, five assists), but there’s a lot of value with these two Suggs and Wagner props.

Suggs averaged only 3.1 rebounds in the regular season, but he has snagged four or more boards in each of the first three games of this series (four in Game 1, six in Game 2, and four in Game 3).

After recording 20+ points in five of his final six regular season games, Wagner has yet to hit the 20-point mark against the Cavaliers. But he had 25 points + rebounds (18 points and seven rebounds) in each of the first two games and 21 points + rebounds (16 points and five rebounds) in a series-low 30 minutes in Game 3, and a big game is lurking.

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Where to Bet on Cavaliers vs Magic and the NBA Playoffs

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