Cleveland Cavaliers (47-10) vs. Orlando Magic (29-30)
February 25, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic +7; Over/Under: 224
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Knicks and Grizzlies, and they play the Celtics, Trail Blazers, and Bulls next. The Cavs have won seven straight games and have lost just once since January 26.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.9 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.2 points and 4.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.3 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Wizards, and they play the Warriors, Raptors, and Bulls next. The Magic look to get back to a .500 record for the first time since January 27. The Magic are the seventh seed in the East and have an 18-11 record at home.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 104.3 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 105.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 25.1 points and 4.9 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.9 points and 7.1 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Black is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The home team has won each of the last eight games between the Cavaliers and Magic.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games at Kia Center.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Kia Center following a home win.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last 11 Tuesday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last seven games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Cavaliers and Magic.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (104.3).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (105.2).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (122.9).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.1%).
Magic vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
Darius Garland is questionable for the Cavs with a hip injury.
Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Magic are showing signs of getting back on track, as they’ve won three of their last five games. The problem is I still don’t trust the Magic and this offense as things get ugly when they can’t score the ball. The Cavs are one of the most consistent teams in the NBA SU and ATS, and they’re 20-6 SU on the road. Also, the Cavs have the best cover percentage in the NBA at 66 percent. The favorite has covered eight of the last 10 games between the Cavaliers and Magic. I’ll lay the points with the Cavs on Tuesday night.
