Cleveland @ Orlando Picks & Props

Donovan Mitchell has committed 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 0.1 higher than he's committed in all games this season on the road. The Cavaliers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games (the Magic). The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league as the road team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (11th-lowest in the NBA) against the Magic, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.

Sam Merrill has attempted 10.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 4.2 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Sam Merrill has attempted 9.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. The Cavaliers check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have collected 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Magic (reducing possessions that could otherwise produce extra chances for offense).

Dean Wade has attempted 5.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.7 more than he's attempted overall this season on the road. Dean Wade has played 26.9 minutes per game over the last 10 games away from home, 4.7 more than he's played overall this season on the road. The Cavaliers check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup against Orlando is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Orlando Magic are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot for the 21st-highest FG% in the league this year (49.9%). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have collected 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Magic (reducing possessions that could otherwise produce extra chances for offense).

Jalen Suggs has attempted 13.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games while at home, 2.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Jalen Suggs has made 2.9 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 higher than he's converted over the course of the year. The Orlando Magic rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have nabbed 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark extra opportunities for offense). Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 2.8 foul shots per game (21st-most in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

The Orlando Magic rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have nabbed 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark extra opportunities for offense). Cole Anthony has made 91.7% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 9.6% more than he's sunk over the course of the season playing at home. Cole Anthony will likely see an increase in efficiency across the board considering enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Georges Niang has averaged 0.3 technical fouls per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.1 more than he's averaged over the course of the season on the road. The Cavaliers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games (the Magic). The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league as the road team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have attempted 26.2 foul shots per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Magic, easily managing to draw fouls.

Wendell Carter Jr. has made 65.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 15.1% more than he's made overall this season. Wendell Carter Jr. has sunk 58.3% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 19.6% more than he's converted from three overall this year. The showdown with Jarrett Allen ranks in the 96th percentile with the opposition's starting Cs sinking a monstrous 50.4% of their 3-point shots this year when they are playing at home. The Orlando Magic rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have nabbed 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark extra opportunities for offense).

Max Strus has attempted 7.7 treys per game this year, putting him in the 95th percentile out of all players in the league. Max Strus has played 33.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 88th percentile. The Cavaliers check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 14.8 field goal attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Magic, identifying this as a strong matchup. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have collected 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Magic (reducing possessions that could otherwise produce extra chances for offense).

Franz Wagner has made 49.0% of his treys over the last 5 games, 19.6% higher than he's made from downtown overall this year. Franz Wagner has tallied 32.7 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The Orlando Magic rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have nabbed 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark extra opportunities for offense). Franz Wagner has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 17.5% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year.

Jarrett Allen has tallied 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 5.3 more than he's tallied overall this year on the road. The Cavaliers check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The number of points notched against Wendell Carter Jr. has been remarkably high (19.8 per game) when he is at home and facing other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have collected 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Magic (reducing possessions that could otherwise produce extra chances for offense). Jarrett Allen has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 21.8% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season.

Anthony Black has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the league when it comes to technicals (75th percentile). When it comes to scoring, the Magic's lackluster 103.2 points per game rates 3rd-fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Magic have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Orlando Magic will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 6th-slowest pace road offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers). The matchup vs. the Cavaliers may be a challenging one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted just 2.5 free throws per game over the last 15 games (14th-least in the NBA).

Isaac Okoro has sunk 58.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 7.7% more than he's converted in all games this year on the road. The Cavaliers check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied 1.9 threes per game (23rd-most in the league) against the Magic, making this a good matchup. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have collected 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Magic (reducing possessions that could otherwise produce extra chances for offense). The matchup vs. the Orlando Magic may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a colossal 5.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (27th-most in the NBA).

Paolo Banchero has attempted 21.2 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games, 3.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Paolo Banchero has attempted 5.1 shots from downtown per game over the last 15 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Among all players in the NBA, Paolo Banchero registers in the 92nd percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 34.6 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The Orlando Magic rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have nabbed 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark extra opportunities for offense).

Joe Ingles has not yet played a game this season.