Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 06, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Magic (34-45) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers (50-30)
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
  • Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSFL & BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Orlando.

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers vs Magic Over/Under is 213.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 41-35 against the spread, while the Magic are 45-32 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers+5.5 -110O 213.5 -110+185
Orlando Magic -5.5 -110U 213.5 -110-225

Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Magic will win Thursday‘s game with 68.1% confidence.

Magic vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 52.7% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Cavaliers and Magic, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 79 games (+23.79 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 15 away games (+11.85 Units / 68% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 78 games (+11.56 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 39 of their last 66 games (+10.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 27 games (+9.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 54 games (+24.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 36 of their last 55 games (+15.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 53 games (+13.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 71 games (+12.93 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 43 of their last 71 games (+12.55 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 41-35 (+2.45 Units / 2.78% ROI).

  • 50-30 against the Moneyline (+6.65 Units / 3.37% ROI)
  • 40-40 against the Over for game total points (-4 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 40-40 against the Under for game total points (-4 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 45-32 (+9.85 Units / 11.34% ROI).

  • 34-45 against the Moneyline (+16.1 Units / 16.84% ROI)
  • 39-40 against the Over for game total points (-5 Units / -5.75% ROI)
  • 40-39 against the Under for game total points (-2.9 Units / -3.34% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 80 games (-23.75 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 79 games (-15.27 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 36 games at home (-14.25 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 21 games at home (-12.60 Units / -54% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 75 games (-12.52 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 81 games (-33.83 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 71 games (-27.03 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 71 games (-24.43 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 61 games (-22.25 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.23 Units / -24% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Cavaliers are 1-22 (.043) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .166

The Cavaliers are 14-44 (.241) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .315

The Cavaliers are 34-13 (.723) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

The Cavaliers are 25-15 (.625) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .512

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Magic are 3-43 (.065) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .229

The Magic are 32-83 (.278) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Magic are 17-48 (.262) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Magic are 10-31 (.244) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .391

Injury Report: Magic vs. CavaliersThursday‘s Game, Apr. 6

  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Jonathan Isaac underwent surgery to repair a torn left adductor, the Magic announced he will miss the rest of the regular-season. (Per. Woj)
  • Evan Mobley (Cavaliers): Mobley is out for Thursday’s (Apr.6) game against Orlando.
  • Darius Garland (Cavaliers): Garland is out for Thursday’s (Apr.6) game against Orlando.
  • Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers): Allen is out for Thursday’s (Apr.6) game against Orlando.
  • Caris LeVert (Cavaliers): LeVert is out for Thursday’s (Apr.6) game against Orlando.
  • Isaac Okoro (Cavaliers): Okoro is out for Thursday’s (Apr.6) game against Orlando.
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers): Mitchell is out for Thursday’s (Apr.6) game against Orlando.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): Windler is out for Thursday’s (Apr.6) game against Orlando.

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers have averaged 107.4 points per game (24,059 points/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 52.1 points per game (11,627 points/223 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55.0

The Cavaliers shot 34% from three (714/2,125) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 44% (4,346/9,924) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic have an eFG% of 50% on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Magic have an eFG% of 50% in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Magic averaged 104.0 points per game (7,488 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,387 rebounds/70 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.8 defensive rebounds per game (7,799 rebounds/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (973 blocks/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.1 steals per game (1,086 steals/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,541 steals/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,045 steals/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 6.8 steals per game (763 steals/112 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 7.1 steals per game (778 steals/110 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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