Cleveland @ Orlando props

Donovan Mitchell has tallied just 31.2 minutes per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 35.8 minutes per game last year. The Orlando Magic have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the league this year, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Cavaliers. As a team, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line of late: 6th-worst in the league over the last 10 games with just 19.8 free throws per game. This year, opposing starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Magic, finding it difficult to get to the foul line. Donovan Mitchell figures to experience a decrease in output in all stat categories considering playing away from home in this game.

Goga Bitadze has sunk 65.2% of his field goal attempts when playing at home this year, ranking in the 96th percentile out of all players in the league. The Magic will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers). The Magic rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Goga Bitadze will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player performance for all stats.

Franz Wagner has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. In terms of scoring, the Magic's subpar 104.3 points per game rates worst in the league this year. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 3.9 3-point attempts per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers, branding this as a tough matchup. The Magic have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope slots into the 78th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 30.2 minutes per game at home this year. The Magic will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers). The Magic rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 11.6% more than he's put through the net in all games this season on his home court. Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.8 free throws per game (10th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.

Cole Anthony has made 64.0% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 29.1% higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the year while on his home court. Cole Anthony has played 26.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games when playing at home, 7.8 higher than he's played overall this year at home. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 41.4% on threes (2nd-best in the league) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, labeling this as a favorable matchup. The Magic will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers). The Magic rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Max Strus has attempted 9.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 2.7 higher than he's attempted overall this season on the road. This year, the other team's starting SFs have totaled 1.9 3-pointers per game (8th-most in the NBA) vs. the Magic, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out best in in the NBA with 15.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Max Strus has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 14.3% higher than he's made overall this season.

Among all players in the NBA, De'Andre Hunter slots into the 82nd percentile for personal fouls, posting a massive 2.4 fouls per game away from his home court this year. The Orlando Magic have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the league this year, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Cavaliers. As a team, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line of late: 6th-worst in the league over the last 10 games with just 19.8 free throws per game. De'Andre Hunter will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court generally decreases player performance in all facets of the game.

Jarrett Allen has made 70.6% of his shot attempts from the field this year, putting him in the 98th percentile among all players in the league. Jarrett Allen has played 28.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 75th percentile. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out best in in the NBA with 15.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Wendell Carter Jr. is a good one for getting to the foul line; when facing fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a whopping 3.3 foul shots per game (90th percentile).

In terms of scoring, the Magic's subpar 104.3 points per game rates worst in the league this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 13.5 points per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking this as a difficult matchup for offensive production. The Magic have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year. Compared to last year's 71.5% clip, Paolo Banchero's free-throw efficiency has declined this year to 63.6%.

Evan Mobley has sunk 8.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's converted overall this year. Evan Mobley has averaged 30.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 79th percentile. The matchup vs. Orlando is a strong one for scoring; when the Orlando Magic have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot for the 10th-highest field goal percentage in the league this year (49.9%). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out best in in the NBA with 15.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Wendell Carter Jr. has successfully made 59.9% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 13.3% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. The Magic will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-quickest pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers). The Magic rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Wendell Carter Jr. lands in the 76th percentile for getting to the free-throw line, posting a whopping 2.7 free throw attempts per game while at home this year. Wendell Carter Jr. will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally improves player performance across the board.

In comparison to last season's 33.9% clip, Darius Garland's three-point ability has spiked this season to 42.7%. Darius Garland has attempted 7.8 threes per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 1.2 more than he's attempted in all games this season on the road. Darius Garland has played 30.1 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 79th percentile. The matchup against Orlando is a positive one for 3-pointers; when the Magic are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have posted the 6th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (42.3%). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games.

Ty Jerome has made 58.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 5.7% higher than he's put through the net overall this year away from home. Ty Jerome has converted 62.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 11.6% higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the season when playing on the road. Ty Jerome has averaged 24.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 6.4 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season on the road. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out best in in the NBA with 15.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

The matchup vs. the Magic is a favorable one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the most FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (14.8). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers grade out best in in the NBA with 15.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Isaac Okoro has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 15.0% more than he's put through the net overall this season on the road. The matchup against the Magic may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 5.4 free throws per game over the last 10 games (most in the NBA).

Sam Merrill has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Dean Wade has gone over 3.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jonathan Isaac has gone over 4.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Gary Harris has gone over 2.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Anthony Black has gone over 7.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Tristan da Silva has gone over 3.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.