Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/24/2026

 

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Saturday, January 24, 2026

Venue:  Kia Center, Orlando, FL

Where to Watch:  FDSOH, FDSFL, WESH

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -1.5, Magic +1.5; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -1.5, Magic +1.5; Over/Under:  228.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -1.5, Magic +1.5; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Cleveland Cavaliers:  25-20 (2nd place, Central Division)

Orlando Magic:  23-20 (1st place, Southeast Division)

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Cleveland Cavaliers:  6-4 last 10

Orlando Magic:  5-5 last 10

The Cavaliers are entering this game with a 25-20 record overall this season and they are 11-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Charlotte Hornets, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Sacramento Kings still to be played on Friday night. In their game against the Hornets, Donovan Mitchell led the team in points in that game with 24 while Evan Mobley and Jaylon Tyson each were next on the team with 14 points. Donovan Mitchell led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Evan Mobley led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 39.1% from the field, 20% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.1 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 16-29 this season and their O/U record is 21-24.

The Magic are entering this game with a 23-20 record overall this season and they are 13-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Memphis Grizzlies and the Charlotte Hornets. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 23 while Desmond Bane was next on the team with 21 points. Paolo Banchero led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Paolo Banchero led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 41.8% from the field, 37.8% from 3-point range, and 77.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.4 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 17-26 this season and their O/U record is 22-21.

The current betting odds have the Magic listed as a 1.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Magic have looked good in their games this season with their 23-20 record overall which has them in the top half of the East. They have looked great on their home court too with their 13-7 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have looked good in their games this season with their 25-20 record overall which has them in the top half of the East. They have been a good road team too with their 11-9 road record this year. The Cavaliers have looked good lately as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games and they are off a win over the Hornets in their last one. As good as they have looked lately, the Cavs have struggled a lot this season after being the team with the best record in the East last year. They are starting to get back to that form now, but they aren't in a great situation here. They are playing this game on a back-to-back with a game against the Kings on Friday. The Magic haven't looked any better themselves lately, going 5-5 in their last 10 games, and they have lost 2 games in a row now too. Those weren't great losses either, losing to the Grizzlies and the Hornets, but they will be looking to bounce back on their home court where they have looked like a completely different team at times. The Cavaliers are starting to play better now, but they are still one of the worst teams in the NBA this season against the spread and they have been really up and down all year. Look for the Magic to bounce back at home and take advantage of the Cavaliers on a back-to-back here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Magic to cover the spread in this game. 

Cavaliers Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Saturday, January 24, 2026 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Magic 111 Cavaliers 105.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 16-29 ATS in all games. 16-25 ATS versus good passing teams, averaging 23 assists/game or more. 1-5 ATS versus good foul drawing teams - attempting 27 free throws/game or more. 37-19 OVER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%).

Orlando Magic: 29-21 ATS against Central division opponents. 22-15 ATS off a home loss. 8-3 ATS at home off a loss against a division rival. 7-4 OVER when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days.

Cleveland Cavaliers:  S. Merrill (SG) Out - Hand. D. Garland (PG) Out - Foot. M. Strus (SF) Out - Foot.

Orlando Magic:  F. Wagner (SF) Day To Day - Ankle. J. Suggs (PG) Day To Day - Knee. C. Castleton (C) Out - Thumb.

"Our defense, I thought we made them, uncomfortable. We knew they were coming in here hot, playing great offensive basketball.” - Kenny Atkinson after his team’s win against the Hornets in their game on Wednesday.

“Guard consistently. Sit down and play defense with a sense of urgency. Take it personally when you get scored on. When teams can not walk in here and get downhill and dance on the sideline when they make a big three or blow by you and they get a big dunk because you didn’t sprint back in transition. Those are the things I want to see — the pride in our defense.” - Jamahl Mosley on what his team needs to improve in the 2nd half of the season. 

PG Craig Porter Jr.

SG Donovan Mitchell

SF Dean Wade

PF Evan Mobley

C Jarrett Allen

PG Tyus Jones

SG Desmond Bane

SF Franz Wagner 

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

PPG: Donovan Mitchell (28.9)

APG: Darius Garland (6.9)

Reb/G: Evan Mobley (8.7)

PPG: Franz Wagner (22.2)

APG: Paolo Banchero (5)

Reb/G: Paolo Banchero (8.7)

Coaches:

Cleveland Cavaliers: Kenny Atkinson (2nd season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (5th season)