Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 1

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 01, 2024, 4:34 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -8.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 217.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | FDFL | FDOH

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

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

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

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 2-3 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 5-0 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic+6.5 -105O 217.5 -110+240
Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5 -115U 217.5 -110-300

Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 79.7% 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 Friday‘s game with 63.2% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 52 of their last 85 games (+19.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 47 of their last 73 games (+17.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 52 of their last 84 games (+16.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 54 of their last 90 games (+14.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 49 of their last 81 games (+13.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 90 games (+16.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 46 games at home (+12.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+8.75 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 55 of their last 91 games (+8.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 74 games (+8.50 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 2-3 (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 3-2 against the Moneyline (-0.2 Units / -1.62% ROI)
  • 4-1 against the Over for game total points (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI)
  • 1-4 against the Under for game total points (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 5-0 (+5 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 5-0 against the Moneyline (+5.25 Units / 35.96% ROI)
  • 3-2 against the Over for game total points (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • 2-3 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 90 games (-28.55 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 38 of their last 93 games (-23.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 46 games at home (-19.45 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 74 games (-18.60 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 38 of their last 88 games (-17.90 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 85 games (-31.05 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 79 games (-29.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 86 games (-28.80 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 73 games (-27.70 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 79 games (-23.35 Units / -26% ROI)

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

The Magic were 9-1 (.900) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

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 8-12 (.400) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Magic were 4-24 (.143) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

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

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 34-10 (.773) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

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

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. MagicFriday‘s Game, Nov. 1

  • Cleveland Cavaliers – No Injuries Reported
  • 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 averaged 29% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (2,002 free throw attempts/6,963 field goal attempts) last season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

The Magic have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,932 assists/ 1,251 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic made 11.0 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

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 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 had an eFG% of 56% last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Cavaliers had 20.4 free throw attempts per game last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

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

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

The Magic stole the ball 669 times last season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Magic have allowed 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (2,519 rebounds/169 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.3

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

The Cavaliers allowed 21.8 points in the paint per game (1,784 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 24.2


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