The Orlando Magic (3-2) travel to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-0) on Friday, November 1st. This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and televised on ESPN. The Cavaliers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Magic are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Magic. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Magic vs Cavaliers

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Magic fell to 3-2 on the season after a 102-99 road loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. Orlando, who entered the game as 6-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 201 points was well below the pre-game total of 228.5.

Orlando started strong with a 12-0 run and led 33-18 after the 1st quarter. However, they were outscored 34-29 in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Heading into the 4th with an 87-86 lead, the Magic managed just 12 points in the final period, while the Bulls scored 16 to complete the comeback.

The Cavaliers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Cavaliers improved to 5-0 on the season with a 134-110 win over the Lakers on Wednesday. Cleveland, who were favored by four points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total score of 244 points exceeded the over/under line of 226.5 by 17.5 points.

Cleveland took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 17-15 to 31-15. They led 42-23 after the 1st quarter and kept the Lakers at bay, matching them 25-25 in the 2nd quarter. The Cavs edged the Lakers 32-31 in the 3rd quarter and finished strong, outscoring them 35-31 in the 4th.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Paolo Banchero’s 31 points and 7 rebounds weren’t enough for the Magic in their 99-89 loss to the Bulls, as he shot 54.5% from the field. Jalen Suggs added 17 points, hitting 3 threes at a 33.3% clip, while Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 14 points and 7 boards.

Orlando struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 23.9% with 11 made threes, and finished with a 40.7% overall field goal percentage. Banchero and Suggs both scored 11 points in the opening quarter.

Cavaliers Offense Breakdown

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 31 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field in their 99-point effort against the Bulls. Jalen Suggs added 17 points, and Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 14 points and 7 boards.

Orlando struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 23.9% of their threes, and shot 40.7% overall. Banchero and Suggs each scored 11 points in the opening quarter.

Magic Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, the Magic gave up 34 points in both the 2nd and 3rd, leading to a 102-99 loss to the Bulls. Orlando held Chicago to 42% shooting from the field.

The Magic allowed 13 threes on 38% shooting and sent the Bulls to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 9 steals and 8 blocks.

Cavaliers Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, the Magic gave up 34 points in both the 2nd and 3rd, leading to a 102-99 loss to the Bulls. Orlando allowed Chicago to shoot 42% from the field.

The Magic struggled to contain the Bulls from beyond the arc, allowing 13 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent Chicago to the line 25 times, where the Bulls made 17 free throws. Orlando finished with 9 steals and 8 blocks.

Magic vs Cavaliers Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 104 points per game in this stretch.
• In their last three home games, Cleveland has averaged 127 points per game while allowing 108. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Magic have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
• The last ten games that Cleveland was favored, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 9-1 straight up.

Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Cavaliers, with a final score of 128-99, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Cavaliers at -8.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 217 and given that our model is projecting 227 points between the teams, we like the over.

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