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

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 22, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -7.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSOH | BSFL

The Orlando Magic visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cleveland, OH.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Magic vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 217.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 36-19 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 28-23 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic+8.5 -115O 217.5 -105+280
Cleveland Cavaliers -8.5 -105U 217.5 -115-350

Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Thursday‘s game with 76.5% 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 Cavaliers will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 55.6% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 45 of their last 68 games (+19.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 67 games (+14.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 42 games (+14.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 42 games (+14.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 66 games (+12.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 49 games (+16.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 28 games (+15.45 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 45 games (+15.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 39 of their last 65 games (+11.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 75 games (+11.45 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 36-19 (+15.2 Units / 25.21% ROI).

  • 30-25 against the Moneyline (+10.25 Units / 12.43% ROI)
  • 27-27 against the Over for game total points (-2.7 Units / -4.46% ROI)
  • 27-27 against the Under for game total points (-2.7 Units / -4.46% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 28-23 (+2.8 Units / 4.81% ROI).

  • 36-17 against the Moneyline (+14 Units / 11.75% ROI)
  • 23-29 against the Over for game total points (-8.9 Units / -15.25% ROI)
  • 29-23 against the Under for game total points (+3.75 Units / 6.44% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-20.35 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 65 games (-17.90 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 79 games (-17.60 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 65 games (-16.40 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 38 games at home (-15.15 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 66 games (-19.25 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 37 games (-15.85 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 41 games (-15.45 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 37 away games (-14.80 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 13 of their last 37 away games (-13.80 Units / -33% ROI)

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

The Magic were 17-21 (.447) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Magic were 13-29 (.310) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .442

The Magic are 7-11 (.389) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .459

The Magic are 9-27 (.250) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .309

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

The Cavaliers are 14-2 (.875) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

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

The Cavaliers were 19-8 (.704) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

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

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. MagicThursday‘s Game, Feb. 22

  • Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers): Suspension, Out
  • Dean Wade (Cleveland Cavaliers): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Out
  • 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 an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,314 assists/ 776 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Magic have averaged 22.6 assists per game (1,585 assists/70 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have 20.7 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

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

The Cavaliers have averaged 15.4 second chance points per game (802 points/52 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Cavaliers averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,094 turnovers/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 8.2 steals per game (433 steals/53 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,831 rebounds/53 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Magic have 1,036 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th most among NBA teams

The Magic have averaged 7.7 steals per game (1,036 steals/135 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.7 steals per game (398 steals/52 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have allowed an eFG% of 51% on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

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


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