At 7:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-115) will take on the Orlando Magic (-105) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 1 point and have won 7 straight games. The over/under line is set at 215.5 points.

This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on BSF. Cleveland is currently 4th in the East with a record of 25-15, while Orlando is 8th with a record of 23-20.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -1

This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 22nd.

WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-105 in favor of the Cavaliers.
  • Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 13 threes.

Will the Cavaliers Defense Show Up in Orlando?

In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Hawks by a score of 116-95. The combined scoring in the game was 211 points, which was well below the O/U line of 231. Cleveland was favored by 2.5 points going into the game.

Cleveland has won seven straight games and currently has a record of 25-15, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 8-6 compared to 17-9 against the East.

On the road, the Cavaliers are 10-7 this season and have an average scoring differential of +2.2 points per game. Their ATS record on the road is 9-6, and they are 14-10 as the favorite.

This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 18-21-1, and the under has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 223.6 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 215.5.

For the season, Cleveland is 19-6 as the favorite and has gone 14-10 vs. the spread as the favorite. They have covered the spread in their last four games and have an overall ATS record of 21-17.

When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are 20th in the league at 113.7 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 112.2 points per game.

So far this season, Cleveland has scored below the NBA average in 60% of their games. They are also 21st in pace at 98.1 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 11th in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also 7th in two-point shooting at 56%.

Not only do the Cavaliers’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 2nd in the league in points allowed. Cleveland has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 23rd in the league over their last three games at 93.7 PPG allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Cavaliers are causing 13.2 turnovers per game, ranking 18th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 23rd in rejections, averaging 4.5 blocked shots each game.

Does Orlando Stand a Chance at Home?

Orlando’s ATS record for the season is 28-15, including a 14-6 mark at home and 14-9 on the road. The Magic have covered the spread in their last two road games.

As the underdog, Orlando is 13-18 this season and has gone 19-12 vs. the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 1 point vs. Cleveland and have an ATS record of 19-12 as the underdog.

The Magic’s O/U record for the season is 19-24, and their games have averaged 222.5 points per game, which is higher than today’s line of 215.5. In 39 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 215.5.

In their last game, the Magic beat the Heat by a score of 105-87. The O/U line for that game was 213.5, and Orlando was a 1-point underdog. The win improved their record to 23-20, which is 8th in the Eastern Conference.

At home, the Magic are averaging 114.8 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 111.7 points per game. In terms of pace, the Magic are 19th in the league.

So far this season, Orlando has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 37.2% of their games. They have scored less than their scoring average in each of their last seven games.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are 30th in made threes per game and 29th in three-point shooting percentage. In terms of overall field goal percentage, Orlando is 19th in the NBA.

Currently, the Magic’s defense holds the 6th rank in the NBA, allowing 110.8 points per game. Most recently, the Magic’s defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 87 points to the Heat.