Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers (-115) will be on the road against the Orlando Magic (-105) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET at the Kia Center in Orlando.
Cleveland is currently favored by one point and has won seven straight games. They come into this game with a record of 25-15, which has them fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Magic, who are 23-20, are eighth in the East and second in the Southeast Division.
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Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Cavaliers and Magic did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Cavaliers have a record of 2-1. The Cavaliers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 214 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Magic have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Orlando has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Cleveland has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers have won seven straight games and are 25-15 overall, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Central Division, they are 2nd.
Cleveland has an ATS record of 21-17 and has covered the spread in four straight games. On the road, their ATS record is 9-6 compared to 12-11 at home.
This season, the Cavaliers have been favored in 25 of their 40 games and have a record of 19-6 as the favorite. As the favorite, they are 14-10 ATS, and their ATS win streak as the favorite is also at four games.
The average O/U line in Cleveland’s games this season is 225.1, which is higher than today’s line of 215.5. The under has hit in their last four games.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers defeated the Hawks by a score of 116-95. The O/U line for that game was 231, and Cleveland was favored by 2.5 points going into the game.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have been an average offensive team, ranking 20th in scoring at 113.7 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 112.2 points per game.
When it comes to shooting efficiency, Cleveland is 11th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 24th in three-point shooting at 35%.
In terms of pace, the Cavs are 21st in the NBA at 98.1 possessions per game. They have also been an above-average rebounding team, ranking 11th in offensive rebounds.
Not only do the Cavaliers’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 2nd in the league in points allowed. Cleveland has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 23rd in the league over their last three games at 93.7 PPG allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Cavaliers are causing 13.2 turnovers per game, ranking 18th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 23rd in rejections, averaging 4.5 blocked shots each game.
In terms of their ATS record, the Magic are 28-15 for the season. This includes a 14-6 record at home and a 14-9 record on the road. The team has covered the spread in two straight road games.
As the underdog, Orlando has gone 19-12 against the spread this season. Today’s game vs. the Cavaliers will be their 31st game as the underdog, and they are 13-18 straight-up in those games. So far, they have gone 9-3 vs. the spread as the underdog.
The Magic are 23-20 overall this season, which has them in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. In their last game, they defeated the Heat by a score of 105-87. Orlando was getting 1 point in that game and easily covered the spread.
Orlando’s O/U record for the season is 19-24, and their games have averaged 222.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 215.5 is lower than their season average of 226 points per game.
In their last game vs. the Heat, the Magic won by a score of 105-87. The O/U line for that game was 213.5, so the teams combined for 192 points. Orlando covered the spread as 1-point underdogs.
At home, the Magic are scoring 114.8 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 111.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Orlando is 19th in the league at 46%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are 29th in three-point percentage at 34%. They are also last in the NBA in three-point makes per game at 10.7. In terms of pace, Orlando is 19th in the league at 98.5 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 37.2% of their games. In terms of assists, Orlando is 27th in the league with an average of 24.5 per game.
At this time, the Magic’s defense is positioned 6th in the NBA, permitting 110.8 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Magic are forcing 14 per game, which is 25th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 10th in blocked shots at 5.6 per game.
Looking at our projections, the Cavaliers are expected to take down the Magic by a score of 113-105.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- The Cavaliers should also cover at -1
- Projecting a combined 218 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Caris LeVert – Wrist – Questionable
- Darius Garland – Jaw – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Evan Mobley – Knee – Out
