The Cavaliers and Orlando Magic will matchup on Monday, Apr 22. Tip-off for the game is 7:00 ET and will be shown on NBA. Cleveland is favored by 5.5 points in this game, and the total is 202.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Cavaliers vs. Magic predictions.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -5.5
- Total 202.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Apr 22
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: NBA
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 104 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
- The Cavaliers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Donovan Mitchell had a big game for the Cavaliers in their most recent win over the Magic, scoring 30 points. As a team, the Cavaliers held the Magic to just 32.6% shooting from the field and 21.6% shooting from three-point range. Cleveland was able to cover the spread in the 97-83 win, as they were favored by 5.5 points going into the game. The over/under line for the game was 206.5 points, and the teams fell well short of that with just 180 combined points.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 24 points, and the team made just eight threes. The Magic were within five points going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 24-25 in the final quarter. The Cavaliers held the Magic to just 15 points in the 2nd quarter and 17 in the 3rd.
Can Orlando Pull Off A Win at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse?
The Magic have an O/U record of 38-45 for the season, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s line of 202.5 is lower than their season average of 218.4.
In their last game against the Cavaliers, the Magic lost by a score of 97-83. They were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game, and the O/U line was 206.5.
Orlando is 18-27 as the underdog this season and has gone 25-20 ATS as the underdog. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -3.7 points per game.
The Magic are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. In the East, they are 32-20 and 9-7 against other teams in their division.
On the road, the Magic are 23-19 ATS this season with an average scoring differential of -3.8 points per game. Their straight-up road record is 18-24.
Orlando comes into the game as one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league, at 35%. Overall, they are 14th in field goal percentage, at 47%. The Magic are also below average in terms of scoring, at 110.5 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 107.7 points per contest.
Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.6 points per game over his last five games, and Franz Wagner is at 22.3 points in his last five. Wagner also averaged six rebounds in this stretch. Jalen Suggs is averaging 15.2 points per game in his last five games. For the season, Suggs is averaging 2 made threes per game, and his three-point shooting percentage is 39.7%.
On the season, the Magic are giving up 108.3 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA. When playing on the road, Orlando is allowing 111.5 points per game, which is 8th in the league.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Magic are 4th in the NBA in three-point percentage allowed at 35.5%. Overall, opponents are making 11.5 threes per game against Orlando.
Over their last five games, the Magic have allowed 109 points per contest. During this stretch, opponents are shooting 36.3% from three-point range.
Can the Cleveland Offense Score Enough at Home?
Today, the Cavaliers are favored by 5.5 points against the Magic. As the favorite, Cleveland has gone 38-16 this season and has outscored opponents by an average of 6.7 points per game.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are currently in 4th place with a record of 48-34. Within the Central Division, they are in 2nd place.
This season, the Cavaliers have gone 39-42 against the spread, including a 20-22 record at home and 19-20 on the road. As the favorite, their ATS record is 25-28.
In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Magic by a score of 97-83. The O/U line for that game was 206.5, and Cleveland was favored by 5.5 points.
On average, the Cavaliers’ games have finished with 222.3 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 202.5. This season, their O/U record is 41-41-1.
Donovan Mitchell has been playing well of late for the Jazz, averaging 30.7 points per game over his last three games. In these games, he hit 49.2% of his shots from the field. This season, he is averaging 3.3 made threes per game and 6.1 assists. Jarrett Allen is averaging 18.4 points and 11.6 rebounds over his last five games for the Cavaliers. Evan Mobley is averaging 14.8 points and 8 rebounds for the season.
Cleveland is averaging 112.6 points per game this season, which is 20th in the league. Their average of 114.1 points per game at home is 18th in the NBA. The team’s pace of 97 possessions per game is 23rd in the league. The Cavaliers are 7th in made threes, averaging 13.5 made threes per contest.
When looking at the Cleveland Cavaliers defense, they are one of the better units in the NBA, ranking 7th in points allowed per game at 109.9. They have been especially good at home, where they are giving up the 8th fewest points per game.
One area where the Cavaliers have been successful is defending the paint, ranking 4th in two-point shooting percentage allowed. They are also 10th in three-point shooting percentage allowed, but opponents are only attempting 33.9 threes per game vs. Cleveland.
Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have been even better defensively, ranking 7th in field goal percentage allowed. However, they have given up more made free-throws during that stretch, coming in 21st in the league.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Donovan Mitchell and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at +100. Based on our projections, Donovan Mitchell is expected to go 9/21 from the field, resulting in 28 points.
We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -120.
- The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Over 25.5 Points (-120)
Cavaliers vs. Magic Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Cavaliers, with a final score of 113-107, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Cavaliers at -5.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 202.5 and our model has the Magic and Cavaliers finishing with a combined 220 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Cavaliers -5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook