Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
Game four of this first-round Eastern Conference series between the Cavaliers and Magic is set for 1:00 PM ET at the Kia Center in Orlando. Cleveland leads the series 2-1, and the Magic are favored by two points on the spread. The over/under line is sitting at 201.5 points, and the Magic are -135 on the money line compared to the Cavaliers at +112. TNT is carrying this one on TV.
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Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Cavaliers and Magic have gone in favor of the Cavaliers, putting together a record of 7-3. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Cavaliers and Magic, the Cavaliers hold the edge with an ATS record of 6-4.
- Across the Cavaliers last three road games, the team averaged 99 points per game while allowing 119. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 94 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Orlando has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Paolo Banchero and the Magic had their way with the Cavaliers in the most recent game of this series, as they picked up a 121-83 win. Banchero had a big game, finishing with 31 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists. The Magic were also led by Jalen Suggs, who had 24 points and shot 60% from three-point range. On the other side, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen each had 15 points for the Cavaliers.
Orlando was favored by three points going into the game and easily covered the spread. Their win also fell just short of the over/under line of 201.5 points. The Magic got off to a quick start, outscoring the Cavaliers 31-21 in the first quarter and never looked back. The Magic held the Cavaliers to just 39% shooting from the field and eight made threes.
Today, the Cavaliers are looking to bounce back from a 121-83 loss to the Magic. The combined scoring total of 204 points was well above the O/U line of 201.5. Cleveland was a 3-point underdog in that game.
As the underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 11-19 this season and are 14-15 ATS on the road. Overall, their ATS record on the road is 19-21, compared to 21-22 at home.
This season, Cleveland has an O/U record of 42-42-1, and 84 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today’s (201.5). On average, their games have finished with 221.6 points.
The Cavaliers are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-34. Against the East, they are 31-21 and 11-5 against their division. On the road, Cleveland is 22-20.
In terms of ATS, the Cavaliers are 40-43 for the season. Coming into the game, they have lost seven straight games as the underdog and are 11-19 as the underdog this season.
Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.8 points per game over his last four games while hitting 44.2% of his shots from the field. For the season, he is averaging 26.6 points per game. Jarrett Allen has averaged 18 points and 13.2 rebounds in his last five games, hitting 78.7% of his shots from the field. Evan Mobley is averaging 13.8 points and 6.2 rebounds in his last five games.
Cleveland comes into the game as the 23rd-ranked scoring offense, at 112.6 points per game. They have been even worse on the road, at 110.1 points per contest. The team’s field goal percentage of 47% is the 12th best mark in the league.
So far this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the better defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 7th in points allowed per game at 109.7. On the road, they have been even better, giving up just 110.2 points per game, which is 4th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 59.8% of games vs. the Cavs. Overall, Cleveland is 10th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.7%.
Over their last five games, the Cavaliers’ defense has been solid, ranking 8th in field goal percentage allowed and 7th in three-point percentage allowed. However, they have been in the middle of the pack in terms of free throws made allowed during that stretch.
Today, the Magic are favored by 2 points against the Cavaliers. This season, Orlando has been favored in 39 of their 82 games and have gone 30-9 in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +9.1 points per game.
In their last game against the Cavaliers, the Magic won by a score of 121-83. This was a big win for Orlando, as they were favored by 3 points going into the game. The combined scoring in the game was 204 points.
For the season, the Magic have an O/U record of 39-46, with an average over/under line of 220.6 points. In their games this season, the average combined scoring is 217.8 points.
Orlando has a record of 47-35, which is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 15-15 compared to 32-20 against the East.
Looking at their ATS record, the Magic are 52-33 for the season. At home, they are 29-13 ATS and have covered the spread in their last three home games. On the road, their ATS record is 23-20, compared to 18-25 straight up.
Orlando is averaging 112.8 points per game at home this season, which is 20th in the league. Overall, they are 25th in the league in scoring at 110.5 points per contest. The team’s three-point shooting numbers are near the bottom of the league, as they are last in made threes and 28th in attempts.
Paolo Banchero has been playing well of late, averaging 24.8 points per game in his last five games. This has come on a shooting percentage of 43.4%. Over this stretch, he pulled down 10 rebounds and 5.4 assists. Franz Wagner has averaged 20.2 points in his last five, and Jalen Suggs has averaged 14 points in his last five games.
When it comes to defense, the Orlando Magic have been one of the best units in the NBA this season. They are giving up just 107.9 points per game, which is the 2nd fewest in the league. At home, they have been even stingier, allowing just 104.5 points per contest.
One area where the Magic have excelled is in defending the three-point line. On the season, they are giving up just 35.3% shooting from beyond the arc, which is 4th best in the NBA. In terms of three-point attempts allowed, they are also 4th fewest at just 32.2 per game.
Over their last five games, Orlando has been even better on the defensive end. During this stretch, they have given up just 97.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they have been 3rd best at 42.5%.
Despite being 2 point underdogs, we predict the Cavaliers to come out on top with a final score of 112-108.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- We like the Cavaliers on the moneyline (+112)
- The Cavaliers are also our pick on the spread at +2
- Projecting a combined 220 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Dean Wade – Knee – Out
- Craig Porter Jr. – Ankle – Out
