The Orlando Magic pay a visit to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Rocket Arena on Tuesday night. Here’s a Cavaliers vs. Magic Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs. Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic have been doing it tough lately, as they’ve dropped their last five games and things went from bad to worse when they lost to the ice-cold Pacers in a 128-126 loss last night. Paolo Banchero led the team with 39 points, four rebounds and six assists; Tristan da Silva added 21 points, while Wendell Carter Jr. and Desmone Bane each won 17 points. As a team, the Magic shot 51 percent from the field and 12 of 34 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 40 points in the second quarter to overcome an early 10-point deficit, but they really let themselves down in the third quarter, where they leaked 44 points to trail the rest of the way.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their last 10 games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after sneaking past the Pelicans in a 111-106 road win on Saturday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 27 points, seven rebounds and three assists; James Harden added 20 points with 10 assists, while Evan Mobley chipped in with 18 points on eight of 10 shooting. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 39 from the 3-point line as they went cold in the second quarter and looked to be in trouble when they fell behind by 15 points, but that all changed in the fourth quarter, where the Cavaliers outscored the Pelicans by 35-18 to pull off the impressive comeback win on the road.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 night games following a road win.
- The Magic have lost nine of their last 10 night games at Rocket Arena.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games at Rocket Arena.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won seven of their last eight road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Cavaliers’ last nine home games against the Magic following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction
The Magic still have Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac and Anthony Black listed on the injury report, while the Cavaliers have ruled out Jarrett Allen, Craig Porter Jr and Jaylon Tyson, with Tyrese Proctor listed as questionable. These teams have already clashed three times this season, with the Cavaliers leading the series 2-1, but it was the Magic who won the most recent meeting 128-122 on Mar 11. The Cavaliers have been able to keep winning games since that meeting despite a few injuries, but the Magic have gone cold and are now playing their second game of a back-to-back set following a loss to the lowly Pacers. The line is a bit hefty, but I still prefer a play on the Cavaliers at home over this stumbling Magic squad.