Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Preview
Tip-off for this first-round game seven matchup between the Magic and Cavaliers is set for 1:00 PM ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. ABC has the TV coverage. The Cavaliers are favored by three points and are -158 on the money line. The Magic are +132, and the over/under line is at 194.5. The series is tied at three games apiece, and the winner moves on to the second round.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Cavaliers, the Magic have put together a record of 3-2. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Magic and Cavaliers, taking the Magic against the spread has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 3-0 ATS.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 100 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- Across their five previous home games, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 96 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando picked up a 103-96 win at home in the most recent game of this series. The Magic were 4.5-point favorites heading into the game and covered the spread. They also held the Cavs to just 18 points in the 4th quarter. The Magic were just short of the over/under line of 200.5 points.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the Magic in scoring with 27 and 26 points, respectively. Banchero also had 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 50 points for the Cavs. Cleveland shot just 25% from three-point range, while the Magic were at 30.6%.
Orlando has an O/U record of 40-48-0 this season, and their games have averaged 217.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 194.5 is lower than all of their previous games.
The Magic have covered the spread in four straight games and have an ATS record of 55-33 for the season. On the road, they are 24-20 ATS compared to 31-13 ATS at home.
In their last game against the Cavaliers, the Magic won by a score of 103-96. The O/U line for that game was 200.5 points, and Orlando covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites.
Currently, the Magic are 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 32-20 and 9-7 in their division.
As underdogs, the Magic are 18-29 straight-up and 26-21 vs. the spread. On the road, they are 18-26 for the season and have an average scoring differential of -3.8 points per game.
Orlando heads into the game as the league’s top team in free-throw attempts, averaging 25.7 attempts per contest. Despite their ability to get to the line, they are 30th in three-point makes, at just 9.1 per game. Overall, they are 26th in scoring, at 110.5 points per contest.
Paolo Banchero has been carrying the Magic’s offense of late, averaging 25.4 points per game in their last five games. This has come while hitting 47.1% of his shots from the field. Over this stretch, he also averaged 7.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Franz Wagner has also been playing well of late, averaging 21.6 points per game in the team’s last five games.
When it comes to defense, the Orlando Magic have been one of the best in the NBA this season. They are currently 2nd in the league in points allowed per game at 107.5. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents are only making 35.1% of their attempts against the Magic, which is 3rd best in the NBA.
One area where Orlando has struggled is on the glass, as they are just 25th in the league in rebounds per game. They are also just 23rd in defensive rebounds per game. However, they have been able to make up for it with their ability to force turnovers, as they are 5th in the league in steals per game.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Magic have done a good job of not giving up a lot of attempts from beyond the arc, as they are 4th in the NBA in three-point attempts allowed per game at 32.1. In their last five games, they have been even better, holding opponents to just 27.6% shooting from three.
In terms of their overall record, the Cavaliers are 48-34 on the season, which has them in 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Within the Central Division, they are in 2nd place.
Cleveland is favored by 3 points today and they have gone 40-16 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have won three straight games and have an ATS record of 26-29.
At home, the Cavaliers have gone 29-15 straight up and 21-23 against the spread. Their average scoring margin at home is +4.2 points per game, and they have won three straight games ATS at home.
The Cavaliers’ O/U record for the season is 43-44-1, and their games have averaged 221 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 194.5 is lower than all of their previous games.
The Magic beat the Cavaliers 103-96 in their most recent meeting. In that game, Cleveland was a 4.5-point underdog. The teams combined for 199 points, which was below the O/U line of 200.5.
Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 40-46 this season and have failed to cover in their last four games. Their most recent game saw them lose to the Magic by a score of 103-96.
Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.4 points per game over his last five games on a shooting percentage of 45.9%. In these games, he also averaged 4.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds. Darius Garland has hit 44% of his threes in his last five games and averaged 2.2 made threes per game in that stretch. Overall, the Cavaliers are 10th in made threes per game and 11th in attempts.
For the season, the Cavaliers are 23rd in scoring at 112.6 points per game. Their scoring average at home is 113.4 points per contest, which is just 17th in the league. Cleveland’s three-point shooting percentage for the season is 36%, which is 19th in the NBA. They are also near the bottom of the league in free throw attempts and makes.
On the season, the Cavaliers are 7th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 109.6. They have been a tough team to score against, especially from inside the arc, where they are 4th in the league in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.4%. Overall, opposing teams are shooting 46.3% from the field against Cleveland, which is 4th best in the NBA.
Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have been even better defensively, ranking 8th in points allowed at 105 per game. During that stretch, they have been particularly good at defending the three-point line, holding opponents to just 33.3% shooting from deep.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average in 68.3% of games against the Cavaliers. They have also held opponents under their season average from three-point range in 62.2% of games.
Our prediction for this game is that the Cavaliers will come out on top with a projected score of 112-106.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- The Cavaliers should also cover at -3
- Projecting a combined 218 points, we like the over
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Jarrett Allen – Rib – Questionable
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Dean Wade – Knee – Out
- Craig Porter Jr. – Ankle – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Hamstring – Questionable
