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

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 22, 2024, 12:40 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -5.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 202.5 points
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The Orlando Magic visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Magic vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 202.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 51-32 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 39-41 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic+5.5 -115O 202.5 -105+180
Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5 -105U 202.5 -115-225

Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Monday‘s game with 53.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Magic and Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 59.8% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 73 games (+18.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 51 of their last 83 games (+15.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 62 games (+14.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 74 games (+14.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 33 away games (+11.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 74 games (+13.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+11.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 58 games (+10.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 75 games (+10.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 47 games (+8.55 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 51-32 (+15.8 Units / 17.31% ROI).

  • 47-36 against the Moneyline (+10.2 Units / 5.8% ROI)
  • 37-45 against the Over for game total points (-12.5 Units / -13.69% ROI)
  • 45-37 against the Under for game total points (+4.3 Units / 4.71% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 39-41 (-6.1 Units / -6.68% ROI).

  • 49-34 against the Moneyline (-3.95 Units / -1.91% ROI)
  • 40-42 against the Over for game total points (-6.2 Units / -6.79% ROI)
  • 42-40 against the Under for game total points (-2 Units / -2.19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 84 games (-24.95 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 32 games (-22.75 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 77 games (-22.65 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 32 games at home (-20.25 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 58 games (-18.70 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 75 games (-29.00 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 74 games (-25.05 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 68 games (-24.55 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 62 games (-23.65 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 68 games (-21.40 Units / -27% ROI)

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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 18-4 (.818) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

The Magic are 14-1 (.933) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .710

The Magic were 10-25 (.286) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

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

The Cavaliers were 19-8 (.704) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Cavaliers are 28-1 (.966) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822

The Cavaliers were 17-10 (.630) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Cavaliers were 2-17 (.105) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. MagicMonday‘s Game, Apr. 22

  • Craig Porter Jr. (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Sam Merrill (Cleveland Cavaliers): Neck, Game Time Decision
  • Dean Wade (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Caris LeVert (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Orlando Magic – No Injuries Reported

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 have a 29% free throw rate (4,052 free throw attempts/14,037 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The Magic have a 29% free throw rate (2,002 free throw attempts/6,963 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers had a TS% of 52% last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (2,299 assists/ 1,112 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Cavaliers have averaged 15.5 offensive rebounds per game (1,269 rebounds/82 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Cavaliers averaged 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,233 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,817 rebounds/82 games) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Magic have averaged 8.2 steals per game (669 steals/82 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have 669 steals this season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Magic have 1,272 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers allowed 108.8 points per game (4,460 points/41 games) on the road last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 115.9

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (764 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

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


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