The Orlando Magic (6-10) head to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to square off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-12). The Magic can snap a seven-game road losing streak. The game can be seen on Fox Sports – Ohio at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Cavaliers (1-point favorites) were defeated by the Brooklyn Nets, 108-106, while the Magic (5-point underdogs) fell to the Detroit Pistons, 103-88. The Cleveland game went 5 points under the projected point total of 219, while the Orlando game finished 17.5 points under the projected point total of 208.5.
Orlando had a better turnover percentage (8.8 vs. 12.6) while Cleveland had a better free throw rate (0.138 vs. 0.096). Cleveland’s Larry Nance Jr. led the way, recording 20 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Markelle Fultz fueled Orlando with 16 points.
In their first matchup this season, Nikola Vucevic led the Magic to a 94-85 win. He registered a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The two teams combined to put up 179 points, which was well under the projected point total of 211.5, and Orlando was unable to cover as a 10-point favorite. The Magic’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cavaliers. Orlando had a rate of 12.1, while Cleveland posted a mark of 14.5.
Vegas has been spot on when setting the O/U total of Magic games, with an even split between overs and unders. Orlando heads into the contest with records of 6-10 straight up (SU) and 5-9-2 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas tends to place the total high when the Cavaliers are involved, as 10 of their 16 games have finished under the total. Additionally, Cleveland is 5-12 SU and 7-8-2 ATS.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Cleveland currently ranks 25th in possessions per game (101.5) and Orlando is 30th (99.1). Also, the Magic rank third in turnover percentage (12.5 percent), while the Cavaliers rank 26th in opponents’ turnover percentage (13.2 percent).
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Free Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Magic rank 14th in rebounds per game (45.9) while the Cavaliers rank 15th in rebounds allowed per game (45.5).
- Orlando averages 6.4 blocks per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Cleveland ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (7.3).
- The Magic rank second in steals allowed per game (6.3) while the Cavaliers rank 12th (7.6).
- Orlando ranks third in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while Cleveland ranks 11th (12.8).
- Orlando ranks 22nd in assists per game (22.4) while Cleveland ranks 27th (19.9).
- The Magic rank seventh in points allowed in the paint per game (44.4) while the Cavaliers rank 25th (51.3).
- The Magic average 12.5 second chance points per game, which ranks 18th in the league. The Cavaliers rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (14.2).
- Orlando ranks 17th in points off turnovers per game (16.9) while Cleveland ranks 28th (14.2).
- Cleveland is 2-2 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Orlando is 4-1.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Magic are 4-3 and the Cavaliers are 5-7.
- Orlando is 2-5 ATS on the road, while Cleveland is 3-4-1 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 4 of the Magic’s 7 road games, while 5 of the Cavaliers’ 8 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Magic are 1-3-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Cavaliers are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Orlando has 4 overs and 1 under, while Cleveland has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 105.4 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.4 points per game (8.5 above their season average).
- The Cavaliers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.0, up from 7.0 for the season.
