Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 Betting Odds at Sportsbook.com has Cleveland listed as a -400 money line favorite and a -7.5 against the spread favorite in tonight's contest. The Orlando Magic will attempt to earn a spot in the NBA Finals tonight as they take on the Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Magic enter this evening's game with a 3-1 series lead after beating the Cavs 116-114 in overtime on Tuesday night in Orlando.
This evening's game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30pm ET; it will be broadcast live on TNT.
Orlando took the heavily favored Cavs to the brink of elimination on Tuesday scoring a thrilling 116-114 overtime victory at the Amway Arena. Dwight Howard took over the game for the Magic in overtime, scoring eight points in the paint and hitting two critical free throws with just :21 seconds left on the clock.
LeBron James, who had another chance at last second heorics, was unable to come through as he did in game two. James' three point attempt at the buzzer hit off the side of the rim, ending any chance for the Cavaliers to even the series at two games apiece.
Cleveland, despite being a long shot to win the series given the history of 3-1 leads in the NBA Playoffs, still has a chance with two of the next three games being at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers were 39-2 there during the regular season and they are 5-1 at home in the Playoffs.
The Cavs are winning their home post-season games by an average of 15.6, but their lone home Playoff victory against the Magic was by a nail biting one point. Cleveland is averaging 110.3 points per game at home in these Playoffs and they are limiting visitors to 87.5 per outing.
Orlando has been resiliant on the road this post-season, garnering a 5-4 record in opposing arenas. They are averaging 96.9 points per game away from home while holding host teams to just 93.8 per game.
The Magic's inside out game has presented major problems for Cleveland's defense. It will be paramount for the Cavaliers to control at least the perimeter or the paint if they hope to extend this series to a game six.
Offensively, Mike Brown will need some of his players to step up and help James. LeBron has proven he carry a heavy load, averaging 36 points per game in the Playoffs, but he cannot do it all against the Magic as the first four games of the series have shown.
Sportsbook.com Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 Betting Odds:
Orlando Magic +7.5 (-110), Over 191 (-110), +320 (Moneyline)
Cleveland Cavaliers -7.5 (-110), Under 191 (-110), -400 (Moneyline)
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