Anyone looking up and down Orlando’s roster would see what the Magic have been slowly building toward. The Orlando Magic standings will be heavily impacted by the number of young draft picks they have on the team. Pablo Banchero shined as a rookie and helped give their roster a lift.
Magic vs Cavaliers Picks
- NBA Pick: Cleveland -3
Making Magic vs Cavaliers betting picks on Cleveland will show the team wants to win sooner rather than later. Adding Donovan Mitchell to the mix last season helped propel the Cavaliers into contention in the Eastern Conference. While the Cavaliers were upset in the first round of the playoffs, they started to lay a foundation for success.
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Odds
NBA odds show that Cleveland is a 3-point favorite. The Cavaliers are -148 on the moneyline, and the Magic are +124.
Magic vs. Cavaliers Information
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Location of the game: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Date & Time: Thursday, October 12. 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: NBA League Pass
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Analysis
Magic Work on Setting Lineup
Orlando opened the preseason how many people expected. Looking at NBA betting trends shows that the Magic started Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr., and Banchero. Banchero played 20 minutes in Orlando’s win over New Orleans and scored 12 points, and grabbed six rebounds.
Cole Anthony (13 points) and Fultz (10) also finished in double figures. NBA stats show that Orlando attempted 45 3-pointers against the Pelicans, but only made 15 attempts. The Magic were outscored in the paint and outrebounded.
Key Injuries
The Magic don’t have any players listed on the NBA injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
- Orlando is 1-0 against the spread.
- The Magic’s first preseason game went over the total.
Cleveland defense keeps things under control
The Cavaliers weren’t one of those teams that got caught up in a wild shootout to open the preseason. Instead, anyone making Magic vs Cavaliers betting picks will see that Cleveland lost a defensive struggle 108-107 to Atlanta. The Cavaliers did play Donovan Mitchell.
People making NBA picks will see Mitchell score 10 points and play 17 minutes. Isaac Okor led the team with 19 points. Cleveland had a hard time shooting from the perimeter against the Hawks. The Cleveland Cavaliers shot 27.1 percent from the outside. Cleveland was also outrebounded by ten and allowed the Hawks to score 46 points in the paint.
Key Injuries
Ricky Rubio will be out due to mental health on the NBA injury report. Jarrett Allen is out with an ankle injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- Cleveland is 0-0-1 against the spread.
- The Cavaliers’ first preseason game went under the total.
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Picks
Anyone looking to make Magic vs Cavaliers betting picks will see that Orlando has been working on putting together a strong core it can win with moving forward.
The Magic haven’t yet reached the point where all their younger players have blossomed into stars yet. Cleveland has a more veteran-laden lineup and should lean on that experience to win.
Both teams are still trying to get their legs under them. While the Magic was able to get over 120 points in their first preseason game, Cleveland is a better defensive team. This team total should go under the number.
The Cleveland Cavaliers schedule shows they have more than a week off after this contest. Cleveland will want to look good while playing at home for the first time this preseason and will cover the narrow spread.
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
- NBA Pick: Cleveland -3
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