Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic prediction and betting tips on April 20, 2024
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On April 20, the NBA playoffs officially begin, on this day the Cleveland Cavaliers - Orlando Magic will have their first meeting in the series. Read a reasoned prediction from Dailysports experts.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers had a very solid regular season, winning 58.5% of their games, which allowed them to take fourth place in the East. In the last game, Cleveland somehow miraculously lost at home to the unmotivated Charlotte Hornets, winning the fourth quarter with a difference of 13 points and losing 110-120. And in fact, a win in the last meeting would have gotten Milwaukee's third. Six players are at risk of missing the game because of injuries, among them such important performers as Mitchell and Garland, without these guys will be difficult to achieve the desired result. It's always nice to start at home, but this advantage should be taken advantage of.
Orlando Magic
Orlando has a lot to be praised for this season, as they finished fifth in the conference, just one win behind their upcoming opponent. The Magic beat two rivals Indiana and Philadelphia only by extra points. In the last game of the regular season, the team defeated the Milwaukee Bucks with a score of 113:88. This success allowed Orlando to break a series of three consecutive defeats. The team is approaching the playoffs without personnel losses, which gives the coach room to maneuver, there are all the prerequisites to show their best basketball.
Interesting facts about the match and history of head-to-head meetings
- The teams have played each other four times this season, so far the score is 2:2.
- Cleveland has 26 wins at home with 15 losses.
- Orlando has lost the last four meetings on the road.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Rivalries finished side by side in the regular season, have an equal score in face-to-face confrontations of the current season, so the battle is expected to be interesting. In the first match Cleveland is quoted as a slight favorite, although it is unclear who the home team will take to the floor. We consider a bet on Orlando's victory with a +6.5 point handicap a promising bet.
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