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The Cleveland Cavaliers battle the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series on Friday. Tip from Kia Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Series: Cavaliers lead 3-2; teams split 4 games in regular season
Cleveland took down Orlando 104-103 on Tuesday while failing to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite. SG Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 28 points while F Evan Mobley had a double-double (14 points, 13 rebounds). The Cavaliers shot 43.2% from the field as they regained control of the series.
Orlando covered as a 4.5-road underdog, but had a 2-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday. F Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 39 points while just 3 Magic players scored in double figures. The team shot 46.2% from the field in the loss.
Cavaliers at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:37 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Magic -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +3.5 (-105) | Magic -3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 200.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Cavaliers at Magic key injuries
Cavaliers
- C Jarrett Allen (rib) questionable
- G Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) out
- F Dean Wade (knee) out
Magic
- G Gary Harris (hamstring) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Cavaliers at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 106, Cavaliers 104
Moneyline
BET MAGIC (-165).
The Magic played their best basketball at home during the regular season with a 31-12 record. They have won each of their last 6 games at home, including both home games in this series.
The Cavaliers were just 22-21 on the road this season and have lost 5 games in a row on the road.
Against the spread
PASS.
There is better opportunity on the moneyline in a series that has proved to be tight. If anything, the Cavs +3.5 (-105) is worth a look.
Over/Under
BET OVER 200.5 (-110).
These teams have combined for more than 200 points in each of the last 3 games. The Cavs have scored 97 or more in 7 of their last 10 while allowing 103 or more in 7 of their last 10. The Magic have scored 103 or more in 7 of their last 10.
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