The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Monday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Cavs and Hornets, and they play the Heat next. The Magic have won 22 of their last 39 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.2 points and 3.6 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.1 points and 8.6 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Magic and Kings, and they play the Lakers next. The Cavs have won 10 of their last 14 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.2 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.1 points and 5.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 18 points and 6.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Sam Merrill is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have lost eight of their last nine night games at Rocket Arena.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Cavaliers’ last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Magic’s last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight home games against the Magic following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.8) this season.
- Dean Wade ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.5) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (93.3%) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (21.1), rebounds (8.6) and assists (4.9) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.4).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.0).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (22.0).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (27.7).
Cavaliers vs Magic Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus, Sam Merrill, and Darius Garland. De’Andre Hunter is questionable.
The Magic will be without Franz Wagner.
Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction
The Cavs are going to be favored because they’re finally winning games consistently, and they’re at home. The Cavs also beat the Magic a couple of days ago and have won 4 of the last 5 meetings overall. However, the Cavs are 17-30 ATS on the season. Those who have followed along all seasons know we’ve been fading the Cavaliers blindly. While the Magic aren’t cover machines in their own right, the Cavs cover percentage of 36.1 percent is the worst in the NBA. No team has lost you more money this season. It’s also not easy to beat the same team twice in a short span. Give me the Magic and the points.