The Cavaliers host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, Dec 6. Today’s game is set for 7:00 ET and will be shown on BSOH. Cleveland comes into this game as 4-point favorites with the total set at 223. Keep reading to get our Cavaliers vs. Magic predictions.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -4
- Total 223
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 6
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: BSOH
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Orlando has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across the Cavaliers last ten home games, the team averaged 111 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-5-1, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Cleveland has a poor record vs the spread going 1-3-1. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Can The Magic Secure a Win at Cleveland?
With a record of 14-6, the Magic are above .500 as they get ready to face the Cavaliers. In the Eastern Conference, the Magic are 3rd and they are in 1st place in the Southeast division.
The Magic offense is coming off a game in which they scored 101 points vs. the Nets. Overall their field goal percentage was 40.2% while connecting on 9 threes. Coming into the game, the Magic offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 35%. On average, they get up 29.9 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 21.4 made free-throws.
In the current season, the Magic defense has excelled, sitting 6th in the NBA by allowing 110.0 points per game.
Inside the arc, the Magic defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.6% and 36.5% from three-point territory.
Do the Cavaliers Stand a Chance at Home?
In their last five games, the Cavaliers have gone 3-2 and are 11-9 overall. When playing on the road, the Cavaliers have a 6-3 record compared to going 5-6 at home.
In their previous game, the Cavaliers’ offense finished with 110 points, which is right in line with their current average of 110.8 points per contest. The top scorer for the Cavaliers was Max Strus with 22 points, while Darius Garland also chipped in with 22 points.
In the current season, the Cavaliers defense has excelled, sitting 8th in the NBA by allowing 111.2 points per game.
The Cleveland defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.0% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Cleveland.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Franz Wagner and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. For his matchup against the Cavaliers, we recommend taking the under on Franz Wagner and his prop bet of 20.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 16.
- The Prop: Franz Wagner Under 20.5 Points (-123)
Cavaliers vs. Magic Predictions
The Magic come in as the underdog at +4, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 223, and our model projects the Magic and Cavaliers to reach a combined total of 221 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Magic +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook