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NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Cavaliers

The Orlando Magic face the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Magic to Give Cavs a Tough Test

Our best wager is the Magic at +10 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat against the Cavaliers would mean our bet at odds of -106 lands a return.

128-122 Win for Magic in Pair’s Previous Matchup

Orlando Magic have suffered five straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Indiana Pacers 128-126 at Kia Center. Paolo Banchero poured in 39 points, with Tristan da Silva contributing 21 and Desmond Bane adding 17.

Cleveland Cavaliers got a third straight win in their last game. It was a 111-106 road triumph at Smoothie King Center when meeting New Orleans Pelicans. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, James Harden had 20 points and 10 assists, while Evan Mobley bagged 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Kia Center, they recorded a 128-122 win over the Cavs. The Cavs have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Magic logo Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
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Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.5 points, 44.0 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.5 steals and 2.9 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 115.3 points and 42.2 rebounds per contest.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists, while Jalen Suggs averages 1.9 (32.8%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.1 points, 43.9 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 6.4 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 72.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 111.6 points and 41.9 rebounds.

James Harden is averaging 22.3 points, 7.7 assists and 3.4 (43.0%) 3-pointers made, while Evan Mobley has an average of 10.2 rebounds.

Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

If you agree that Magic can go fairly close in this NBA showdown, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +10 makes plenty of appeal at odds of -106.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball predictions.

Key Magic vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The +10 line has been covered by Magic in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The +10 line has been covered by Magic in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +10 line has been covered by Magic in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 14 of their last 20 games.

Magic +10 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Merrill Under 12.5 Points -119 BetMGM logo

Sam Merrill (Cavs) has an average of 4 points in the past 4 home games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -119.

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James Harden Over 4.5 Rebounds -143 BetMGM logo

James Harden (Cavs) has totaled Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. There is odds of -143 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Magic +10
Totals Under 228.5
Player Points Sam Merrill Under 12.5

Our same game parlay pick is Magic +10 on the spread, Under 228.5 and Sam Merrill (Cavs) to score Under 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 108 - 114 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. The Cavaliers to claim a 114-108 victory is available at huge odds.

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Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cavs Heavy Favorites to Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Cleveland Cavaliers are red-hot -417 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 81% chance of winning this NBA game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Orlando Magic are trading at +330.

There is a spread of 10 and total points has a line of 228.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those who wager Under 228.5 can get -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -110 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-110
Under 27.5
-118
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 24.5
-116
Under 24.5
-111
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 21.5
-105
Under 21.5
-123
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Player Assists
James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-145
Under 7.5
+111
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-154
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 5.5
-135
Under 5.5
+104
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 5.5
+124
Under 5.5
-161
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Player Rebounds
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
-109
Under 9.5
-119
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 7.5
-143
Under 7.5
+110
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+110
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-127
Under 4.5
-102
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Cavs Count Eight Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Cavs have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 117.10 points per contest and conceding 105.50.

The Magic are 6-4 in their last 10 road games, averaging 114.70 points on offense and surrendering 110.70 on defense.

In their most recent matchup at Rocket Arena, the Cavs got the better of the Magic 114-98. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have seven wins while the Magic have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O228.5 U228.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 8-2 222.60 117.10 105.50 3 7
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 6-4 225.40 114.70 110.70 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
  • U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Paolo Banchero 61 34.92 1373 309 22.5 5.1 1.2 8.4 0.6 0.7
Desmond Bane 71 34.18 1448 299 20.4 4.2 2.0 4.2 0.4 1.0
Franz Wagner 28 31.83 596 101 21.3 3.6 1.5 5.8 0.3 1.1

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 61 34.97 1473 491 24.1 8.0 3.1 5.0 0.4 1.1
Donovan Mitchell 62 33.58 1738 361 28.0 5.8 3.3 4.5 0.3 1.5
Evan Mobley 56 32.42 1022 201 18.3 3.6 1.1 8.9 1.9 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

23 Mar NBA
Pacers 128-126 Magic
21 Mar NBA
Lakers 105-104 Magic
19 Mar NBA
Magic 111-130 Hornets
17 Mar NBA
Thunder 113-108 Magic
16 Mar NBA
Magic 112-124 Hawks
14 Mar NBA
Magic 121-117 Heat
12 Mar NBA
Wizards 131-136 Magic
11 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 122-128 Magic
08 Mar NBA
Magic 130-91 Bucks
07 Mar NBA
Magic 119-92 Timberwolves

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

21 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 111-106 Pelicans
19 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 115-110 Bulls
17 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 123-116 Bucks
15 Mar NBA
Mavericks 130-120 Cavaliers
13 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 138-105 Mavericks
11 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 122-128 Magic
09 Mar NBA
76ers 101-115 Cavaliers
08 Mar NBA
Celtics 109-98 Cavaliers
03 Mar NBA
Pistons 109-113 Cavaliers
01 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 106-102 Nets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak