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Magic Outlast Cavaliers in Game Seven Showdown, Advance to Second Round of Playoffs

The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers will play game seven of their first-round playoff series on Sunday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Magic, as the five-seed, are 18-26 on the road, while the Cavaliers, the four-seed, are 29-15 at home. The series is currently tied at 3-3, with the under cashing in four of the six games. Key players are questionable due to injuries on both teams. Cleveland is the betting favorite to win by 3.5 points.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Magic +143 | Cavaliers -169
• Spread: Magic +3.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 195.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 63%.

Orlando vs Cleveland Stats

Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic have been showcasing their strong defensive abilities in games three and four, holding the Cavaliers to low scores and dominating on the glass. With a strong focus on forcing turnovers and capitalizing on fast break points, the Magic's defense is a force to be reckoned with. Looking ahead to game seven, their offensive stats show room for improvement, but their defensive ranking is among the top in the league. With a power ranking of 14 and strong defensive capabilities, the Magic have the potential to pull off an upset. Be sure to do your research before searching for the best betting sites.

Cleveland Cavaliers Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers had a challenging post-All-Star season, facing injuries and setbacks that affected their performance. Despite strong showings in the first two playoff games, they were dominated in games three and four by Orlando. As the Magic tied up the series, there is anticipation for the Cavaliers to finish them off in the upcoming home game. In the regular season, Cleveland had an average of 112.6 points per game and shot 47.9 percent from the field. On defense, they allowed 110.2 points per game and opponents shot 46.3 percent. Cleveland ranks 18th in offensive rating, 7th in defensive rating, and 24th in pace according to Dunks and Threes. Additionally, their power ranking is 22 and they are ranked 23rd for offense and 7th for defense in the league. For more NBA insights and picks, check out our Expert Picks.

Magic dominate Cavaliers in game 7 with superior rebounding and balanced scoring

Orlando has significantly improved their rebounding performance, leading to a higher number of three-point attempts compared to the Cavaliers. Jarrett Allen's rib contusion has left Cleveland struggling in the rebounding department, as evidenced by his difficulty in shooting due to the injury. Evan Mobley's underwhelming performance in game six, despite the absence of Allen, raises questions about his contribution to the team. Despite Donovan Mitchell's outstanding performance, the Cavaliers fell short in game six, highlighting the Magic's more balanced scoring with key players such as Banchero, Wagner, and Suggs sharing the load. Cleveland's vulnerability without a healthy Allen may be exploited by Orlando in game seven, with the Magic being predicted to win as underdogs.

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