Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Magic vs Cavaliers prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cleveland.

  • The Magic are sitting at 3-2.
  • The Magic are averaging 112.2 points per game so far.
  • The Magic are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Cavaliers.
  • The Cavaliers face the Magic at 5-0.
  • Defensively, Cleveland are giving up 107.4 points per game.
  • The Cavaliers are coming off a 134-110 win vs. the Magic.

Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-333) will host the Orlando Magic (+266) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 8 points and the over/under line is set at 217.

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and can be seen on ESPN.

Magic vs. Cavaliers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Date: Friday, November 1st
  • Betting Odds CLE -8, ORL +266 | CLE -333 O/U 217

Magic Preview: Can the Magic Pull the Upset on the Road?

Orlando’s record dropped to 3-2 after a 102-99 loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. The Magic, favored by six points, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total score of 201 points was well below the O/U line of 228.5.

Orlando went on a 12-0 run early, taking the lead from 17-9 to 21-17. They started strong, leading 33-18 after the 1st quarter, but the Bulls outscored them 34-29 in the 2nd and 34-25 in the 3rd. Orlando led 87-86 going into the 4th but managed only 12 points in the final quarter.

Paolo Banchero's 31 points and 7 rebounds led the Magic in their 99-point effort against the Bulls, with Jalen Suggs adding 17 points and 5 assists. Banchero shot 54.5% from the field, while Suggs connected on 3 threes at 33.3% efficiency.

Orlando struggled from deep, hitting just 23.9% of their threes, and shot 40.7% overall. Banchero and Suggs each scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, with Banchero adding 9 more in the 2nd.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, the Magic couldn't overcome their 2nd and 3rd quarter struggles, allowing 34 points in each. They held the Bulls to 102 points on 42% shooting overall.

Orlando gave up 13 threes at a 38% clip and sent Chicago to the line 25 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Magic finished with 36 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 8 blocks.

Cavaliers Preview: Are Cleveland Ready for a Home Win?

The Magic dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 102-99 road loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. Orlando, who entered the game as 6-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 201 points fell well short of the 228.5-point O/U line.

Orlando went on a 12-0 run early, turning a 17-9 deficit into a 21-17 lead. They dominated the 1st quarter, outscoring the Bulls 33-18. However, Chicago chipped away in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and despite Orlando leading 87-86 going into the 4th, they managed only 12 points in the final period.

Paolo Banchero's 31 points and 7 rebounds weren't enough for the Magic as they fell to the Bulls, with Banchero shooting 54.5% from the field. Jalen Suggs added 17 points, and Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 14 points and 7 boards.

Orlando struggled offensively, shooting 40.7% overall and just 23.9% from three, making 11 threes in the game. Banchero scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Suggs also added 11 in the opening period.

Defensively, the Cavaliers were strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 23 and 25 points, respectively. However, they gave up 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Cleveland allowed the Lakers to shoot 49% from the field.

The Cavaliers excelled at defending the three-point line, holding the Lakers to 21% shooting and just 6 made threes. Cleveland also recorded 14 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

Magic vs Cavaliers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 2-8 while averaging 101 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
  • Cleveland has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 119 points per game while allowing 106. The team also performed well vs the spread at 5-0.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Orlando has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Through their last five games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 5-0 and a straight up mark of 5-0.

Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction

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