Cavaliers vs. Magic odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA playoff picks, Game 5 best bets from proven model

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The No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers head back home to host the No. 5 seed Orlando Magic on Tuesday for Game 5 in their 2024 NBA playoff series. After winning both games at home to open the series, the Magic flipped the switch in Games 3 and 4 to even the series at 2-2. On April 27, Orlando defeated the Cavaliers 112-89 to even the series. 

Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are 4.5-point favorites in the latest Cavaliers vs. Magic odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 202. Before making any Magic vs. Cavaliers picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters the third week of the 2024 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 92-61 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,600. Anyone following the model has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Cavs vs. Magic and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Magic vs. Cavs:

Magic vs. Cavaliers spread: Cleveland -4.5Magic vs. Cavaliers over/under: 202 pointsMagic vs. Cavaliers money line: Cleveland -195, Orlando +162ORL: 53-33 ATS this season CLE: 11-7 ATS this season when spread is between -3 and -6Magic vs. Cavaliers picks: See picks at SportsLineWhy the Cavaliers can cover

Guard Donovan Mitchell is the go-to option for the Cavs. Mitchell can shoot off the dribble or get downhill to score in the lane. The Louisville product is averaging 21 points, four rebounds and five assists per game. In Cleveland's Game 2 win, Mitchell had 23 points, five rebounds and seven assists.

Center Jarrett Allen is an effective player on both ends of the floor. Allen is stout in the lane as a rim protector and rebounder. The 26-year-old also has a knack for taking efficient shots around the basket. He leads the team in rebounds (13.8) with 17 points per game. In his last outing, Allen had 21 points and nine boards. See which team to pick here. 

Why the Magic can cover

Forward Paolo Banchero makes an impact on both sides of the floor. Banchero has the ability to build up speed going downhill to either score the ball or dish the rock to his teammate. The 21-year-old is putting up 21.3 points, seven rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest. He's racked up 20-plus points in three of the four games played thus far. In Game 3, Banchero finished with 31 points, 14 boards and five assists.

Forward Franz Wagner is a smooth scorer in the backcourt. Wagner uses his great instincts to make plays offensively, attacking from inside-out. The Michigan product leads the team in scoring with 21.5 points, eight rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest. In Saturday's win, Wagner notched 34 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. See which team to pick here. 

How to make Magic vs. Cavaliers picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 206 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 70% of simulations. You can see the picks only at SportsLine. 

So who wins Cavaliers vs. Magic, and which side of the spread hits nearly 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Magic vs. Cavaliers spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 92-61 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.