Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 22, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -1.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSFL | BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando, FL.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Cavaliers vs Magic Over/Under is 215.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 21-17 against the spread, while the Magic are 28-15 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-2.5 -105O 215.5 -105-140
Orlando Magic +2.5 -115U 215.5 -115+115

Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Cavaliers and Magic, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Magic vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.4% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 75 games (+19.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+19.05 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 15 games (+12.90 Units / 75% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 46 of their last 74 games (+12.75 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 52 games (+9.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 77 games (+17.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 37 of their last 56 games (+16.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 71 games (+15.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+12.35 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 2Q Spread in 45 of their last 75 games (+11.80 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 21-17 (+2.45 Units / 5.59% ROI).

  • 25-15 against the Moneyline (+9 Units / 12.4% ROI)
  • 18-21 against the Over for game total points (-5.1 Units / -11.58% ROI)
  • 21-18 against the Under for game total points (+1.25 Units / 2.84% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 28-15 (+11.6 Units / 24.6% ROI).

  • 23-20 against the Moneyline (+8.25 Units / 13.52% ROI)
  • 18-24 against the Over for game total points (-8.4 Units / -17.76% ROI)
  • 24-18 against the Under for game total points (+4.2 Units / 8.88% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 71 games (-22.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 79 games (-16.50 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 25 games (-15.35 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 30 games at home (-13.40 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 72 games (-13.15 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 79 games (-29.00 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 79 games (-17.65 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 52 games (-14.45 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 52 games (-14.10 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 79 games (-13.30 Units / -15% ROI)

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

The Cavaliers are 3-9 (.250) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .333

The Cavaliers were 27-11 (.711) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Cavaliers were 31-7 (.816) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .634

The Cavaliers were 24-4 (.857) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

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

The Magic were undefeated (5-0) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

The Magic were 13-21 (.382) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Magic were 2-16 (.111) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .188

The Magic were 9-1 (.900) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

Injury Report: Magic vs. CavaliersMonday‘s Game, Jan. 22

  • Jonathan Isaac (Orlando Magic): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jalen Suggs (Orlando Magic): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Wendell Carter Jr. (Orlando Magic): Finger, Game Time Decision
  • Markelle Fultz (Orlando Magic): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Ricky Rubio (Cleveland Cavaliers): Personal, Out
  • Caris LeVert (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Game Time Decision

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 12.5 second chance points per game (1,024 points/82 games) last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Cavaliers averaged 112.3 points per game (9,205 points/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,045 assists/ 1,094 TOs) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Cavaliers averaged 54.3 points per game (4,449 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 619 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,906 assists/ 1,236 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic averaged 21.8 assists per game (892 assists/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Magic have a 29% free throw rate (3,180 free throw attempts/10,800 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26%

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,451 rebounds/40 games) this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Cavaliers allowed 52.1 points per game (4,269 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 56.1

The Cavaliers allowed an eFG% of 49% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 8.1 steals per game (349 steals/43 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have 349 steals this season — 3rd most among NBA teams

The Magic have averaged 7.6 steals per game (952 steals/125 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Magic have averaged 8.0 steals per game (514 steals/64 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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