Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-51) head to Orlando to take on the Magic (31-38). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019, and will air on Fox Sports – Ohio.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Cavaliers (15-point underdogs) were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-99, while the Magic (2-point underdogs) fell to the Washington Wizards, 100-90. The Cleveland game finished 18.5 points under the projected point total of 223.5, while the Orlando game went 19.5 points under the projected point total of 209.5.
Cleveland had a turnover percentage of 6.3 (better than their season average of 11.7) while Orlando had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.5 (above their season average of 21.1). Nikola Vucevic had a solid performance for Orlando with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Cedi Osman, meanwhile had a good game for Cleveland, finishing with 18 points and eight rebounds.
The Cavaliers evened the season series at one with a 107-93 victory in their most recent game. Vucevic recorded a double-double in the loss, with 28 points and 13 rebounds. Converting at the free throw line was one of Cleveland’s largest advantages. They were 21-23 (91.3 percent), while the Magic were 9-11 (81.8 percent). Cleveland covered as a 5.5-point underdog and the two teams combined for 200 points, which was under the projected point total of 214.
Of the Cavaliers’ 68 games, 36 have finished over the total. Cleveland comes into the game with records of 17-51 straight up (SU) and 32-35-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Magic’s 68 games that accepted bets, 38 have finished under the total. Additionally, Orlando owns records of 31-38 SU and 34-31-3 ATS.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Orlando currently ranks 28th in possessions per game (100.0) and Cleveland is 29th (98.6).
Cavaliers at Magic Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Cavaliers rank 26th in fast break points per game (10.4) while the Magic rank 27th (10.0).
- Orlando ranks fifth in blocks per game (5.5) while Cleveland ranks last (2.5).
- The Magic rank first in second chance points allowed per game (10.9) while the Cavaliers rank 12th (13.0).
- Orlando ranks 20th in rebounds per game (44.8) while Cleveland ranks 25th (42.7).
- Cleveland is 26th in the league with 43.4 points in the paint per game while Orlando is 29th with 42.6 points in the paint per game.
- The Magic rank fourth in assists allowed per game (23.0) while the Cavaliers rank 22nd (25.2).
- The Cavaliers rank 25th in steals per game (6.6) while the Magic rank 28th (6.4).
- Orlando ranks fourth in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.9) while Cleveland ranks 19th (17.0).
- Cleveland is 6-3 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Orlando is 14-3.
- In games where they score more than 100 points, the Cavaliers are 15-25 and the Magic are 27-18.
- Orlando is 15-16-1 ATS at home, while Cleveland is 16-16-1 ATS on the road.
- The Cavaliers have 17 unders, 15 overs and 1 push in 33 road games.
- Of the Magic’s 32 home games, they have 17 overs and 15 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Cleveland and Orlando have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Magic are 1-4.
- The Cavaliers have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Cleveland has lost by an average of 9.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 99.4 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 106.4 points per game (0.3 below their season average).