The Orlando Magic look to stick it to the Cleveland Cavaliers, AGAIN, as the Orlando Magic (55-19) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (61-14) for some board banging NBA action. The Magic lead the Cavs 3-1 SU in their last four meetings. NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Magic as -3.5 point home favs over the Cavs with the over/under posted at 187 points. Be sure to get your Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Free NBA Pick in now at SBGglobal.com
The Cavs recently lost to the Wizards 101-109 on the road for their first loss in 13 games. Their top scorers on the night were LeBron James with 31pts 9 rebounds, while Mo Williams added 19pts and Delonte West had 14pts 7 assists. It was the most points the Cavs' league-best defense has allowed in a loss all season. The Cavs are 25-13 SU on the road where they average 97.9 ppg and give up an average 93.9 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 105.8 ppg and given up an average 102.8 ppg. The Cavs still hold a two-game lead on the Los Angeles Lakers for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Magic recently lost to the Raptors 95-99 at home for their first loss in six games. Their top producers on the night were Dwight Howard with 30pts 9 rebounds, while Hedo Turkoglu added 19pts and Rashard Lewis had 18pts 8 assists. Howard is averaging 21.2 ppg, 13.9 rebounds a game and 2.9 blocks per game. The Magic are 29-8 SU at home where they average 101.6 ppg and give up an average 92 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 100.8 ppg and given up an average 93 ppg. The Magic jockey with the Celtics for the conference's No. 2 seed, they are a game behind Boston, although the teams are tied in the loss column.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Orlando.
- Road team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Orlando.
- Underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
- Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Free NBA Pick
When: Fri, April 03, 2009 10:30 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Magic -3.5
Point-Spreads.com Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Free NBA Pick
The Bottom Line: Dwight Howard is no joke when it comes to defending LeBron. The Magic are gold at home. Go Magic! Be sure to get your Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Free NBA Pick in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 60% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
