Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/04/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, March 4, 2023

Venue:  Amway Center, Orlando, FL 

Where to Watch:  BSFL

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -4.5, Magic +4.5; Over/Under:  221.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -4, Magic +4; Over/Under:  222 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -4.5, Magic +4.5; Over/Under:  222.5 points

Cleveland Cavaliers:  49-30 (2nd place, Central Division)

Orlando Magic:  34-44 (4th place, Southeast Division)

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Cleveland Cavaliers:  7-3 last 10

Orlando Magic:  6-4 last 10

The Cavaliers are coming into this game with a 49-30 record overall and they are 18-21 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Indiana Pacers in their last game. Donovan Mitchell led the team in points in that game with 40 while Darius Garland was next on the team with 20 points. Darius Garland led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Evan Mobley led the team in rebounds with 16. They were 48.9% from the field, 37.5% from 3-point range, and 69.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 107 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 41-35-3 this season and their O/U record is 39-40.

The Magic are coming into this game with a 34-44 record overall and they are 20-19 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Washington Wizards and the Detroit Pistons in their last game. Jalen Suggs led the team in points in that game with 18 while Cole Anthony was next on the team with 17 points. Franz Wagner led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter, Jr. each led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 57.3% from the field, 51.5% from 3-point range, and 62.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.9 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 45-32-1 this season and their O/U record is 38-38-2.

The current betting odds have the Cavaliers listed as a 4.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Cavaliers have been having a great season with their 49-30 record overall but they haven't been great in their road games with an 18-21 road record. They did get a win against the Pacers in their last game though and they are going to be looking to get hot for the playoffs now with just a few games left in the regular season. The Magic haven't been great this season with their 34-44 record overall but they have been better in home games with a 20-19 home record. They have won 2 games in a row now too but they also have nothing left to play for here with no chance at making the playoffs while the Cavaliers have already clinched their spot and will just be looking to get hot now and go into the playoffs with some momentum. The Cavaliers have been playing well lately and they have a lot of talent on their team that is looking to make a statement in the East this season. The best way to place a bet here is on the Cavaliers to cover the spread in this game. 

Cavaliers Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, March 4, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Cavaliers 112 Magic 104.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 3-10 ATS off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite. 5-11 ATS off a home win against a division rival. 27-14 UNDER after a division game.

Orlando Magic: 35-23 ATS as an underdog. 24-14 ATS after one or more consecutive overs. 23-16 UNDER as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points.

Cleveland Cavaliers:  I. Okoro (SF) Ques Tues - Knee. D. Windler (SG) Ques Tues - Foot.

Orlando Magic:  K. Harris (SG) Ques Tues - Elbow. J. Isaac (PF) out for season - Groin.

“You notice a distinct difference with Jarrett off the floor because he is our first line of defense at the rim. Our defense clicks around the combination of Evan and him being able to protect our other guys out there.” - J.B. Bickerstaff after his team’s win against the Pacers in their game on Sunday.

“They hit us a little early just with the physicality. We felt that and then it registered that we have to come out and play our game of basketball, which is what we did tonight.” - Jamahl Mosley after his team’s win against the Pistons in their game on Sunday.

PG Darius Garland

SG Donovan Mitchell 

SF Lamar Stevens

PF Evan Mobley

C Jarrett Allen

PG Markelle Fultz

SG Gary Harris

SF Franz Wagner

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

PPG: D. Mitchell (28)

APG: D. Garland (7.8)

Reb/G: J. Allen (9.9)

PPG: P. Banchero (20)

APG: M. Fultz (5.7)

Reb/G: W. Carter Jr. (8.7)

Coaches:

Cleveland Cavaliers: J.B. Bickerstaff (5th season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (2nd season)