Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/06/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, April 6, 2023

Venue:  Amway Center, Orlando, FL

Where to Watch:  BSFL

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -4.5, Magic +4.5; Over/Under:  223 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -4.5, Magic +4.5; Over/Under:  223 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -4.5, Magic +4.5; Over/Under:  223 points

Cleveland Cavaliers:  50-30 (2nd place, Central Division)

Orlando Magic:  34-45 (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 50-30 record overall and they are 19-21 in their road 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 Indiana Pacers and the Orlando Magic in their last game. Donovan Mitchell led the team in points in that game with 43 while Caris LeVert was next on the team with 19 points. Darius Garland led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen each led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 50% from the field, 48.4% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 107.1 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 41-35-4 this season and their O/U record is 40-40.

The Magic are coming into this game with a 34-45 record overall and they are 20-20 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game. Markelle Fultz led the team in points in that game with 23 while Paolo Banchero was next on the team with 20 points. Markelle Fultz led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Wendell Carter, Jr. led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 50.6% from the field, 43.5% from 3-point range, and 76.5% 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 114 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 45-32-2 this season and their O/U record is 39-38-2.

The current betting odds have the Magic listed as a 4.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Magic haven't been a great team this season with their 34-45 record overall but they have been a lot better in their home games with a 20-20 home record. They just lost to the Cavaliers at home in their last game but that was a really close game as they only lost by 4 points and covered the spread, the number being the same in this game at the moment. The Cavaliers have been having a great season with their 50-30 record overall making them one of the best teams in the East, but they have struggled a lot in their road games as they only have a 19-21 road record. They have won 2 games in a row now but they really have nothing left to play for and should be focused on staying healthy for a deep run in the playoffs. The Magic have been a tough team to beat at home all year and they are going to be seeking revenge in this game after losing a close one at home to the Cavs in their last game. 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 Thursday, April 6, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Magic 116 Cavaliers 111.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 14-29 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 15-26 ATS in a road game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 23-14 OVER when the total is 220 to 229.5.

Orlando Magic: 25-13 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 33-15 ATS when the total is 220 to 229.5 27-18 OVER after a game where they covered the spread.

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

Orlando Magic:  A. Schofield (PF) Ques Thurs - Ankle. J. Isaac (PF) out for season - Groin.

“When you look at this regular season, this has been a massive success for us. We’re not done. We’re looking forward to the next part of this, but to win 50 games in the NBA is an accomplishment for sure.” - J.B. Bickerstaff after his team’s win against the Magic in their game on Tuesday.

“Donovan got some clutch baskets down the stretch. They just executed down the stretch. They’re a great team. They’re the fourth seed and they came in trying to clinch that, and we came up short in the end.” - Markelle Fultz after their loss against the Cavaliers in their game on Tuesday.

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 (28.3)

APG: D. Garland (7.8)

Reb/G: J. Allen (9.9)

PPG: P. Banchero (20)

APG: M. Fultz (5.8)

Reb/G: W. Carter Jr. (8.8)

Coaches:

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

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (2nd season)