Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 02, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (13-8) are -10.5 favorites vs. the Magic (5-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Friday, December 2, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSOH & BSFL

The Orlando Magic visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Magic vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 9-12 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 12-8 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic+10.5 -110O 216.5 -110+375
Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5 -110U 216.5 -110-500

Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 74.2% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 53.0% confidence.

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


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 74 games (+11.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 away games (+10.60 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Spread in 24 of their last 37 away games (+10.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.78 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.72 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 40 games at home (+15.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 49 games (+12.36 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 games at home (+11.75 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+11.40 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 84 games (+9.64 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 9-12 (-4.2 Units / -17.36% ROI).

  • 5-17 against the Moneyline (-5.45 Units / -23.44% ROI)
  • 11-11 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 11-11 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 12-8 (+3.2 Units / 13.2% ROI).

  • 14-8 against the Moneyline (+5.75 Units / 14.18% ROI)
  • 10-12 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI)
  • 12-10 against the Under for game total points (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 84 games (-20.50 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-19.67 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 84 games (-17.05 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 83 games (-16.40 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 76 games (-16.08 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 80 games (-23.01 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 74 games (-22.49 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 64 games (-19.49 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 64 games (-16.49 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 19 of their last 59 games (-16.36 Units / -26% ROI)

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

The Magic are 10-38 (.208) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Magic are 1-25 (.038) 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: .198

The Magic are 13-25 (.342) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Magic are 9-32 (.220) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

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

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. MagicFriday‘s Game, Dec. 2

  • Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers): Allen is OUT for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Orlando.
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Lamar Stevens (Cavaliers): Stevens is PROBABLE for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Orlando.
  • Kevin Love (Cavaliers): Love is DOUBTFUL for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Orlando.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.
  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac has yet to play in the preseason as he recovers from knee and leg injuries.
  • Mo Bamba (Magic): Bamba is QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Cleveland.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. (Magic): Carter Jr. hopes to return in 1-2 weeks, according to Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel.
  • Chuma Okeke (Magic): Okeke is OUT for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Cleveland.
  • Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs is OUT for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Cleveland.

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 43% (3,210/7,483) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic are shooting 43% (6,411/14,735) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Magic have averaged 1.18 points per shot (17,452 points/14,735 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

The Magic have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,563 points/7,317 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

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 are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (629 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Magic have averaged 5.8 steals per game (75 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 6.5 steals per game (305 steals/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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