Magic vs. Cavaliers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 11, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 9, 2023

The Orlando Magic (15-7) are 1.5-point favorites against the Cleveland Cavaliers (13-9) on December 11, 2023 at Amway Center. The Magic are on a roll, going 8-2 in their last 10 games. A 227-point over/under has been set for this matchup.

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Magic vs. Cavaliers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Magic -1.5 227

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Injury Report as of December 11

Magic: Markelle Fultz: Out (Knee), Kevon Harris: Out (Coach’S Decision), Jalen Suggs: Questionable (Ankle), Wendell Carter: Out (Finger), Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Ankle)

Cavaliers: Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle), Evan Mobley: Out (Knee), Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal), Caris LeVert: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (-1.5)
Total Pick Under (227)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Magic vs. Cavaliers Stat Rankings

Magic Avg. (Rank) Cavaliers Avg. (Rank)
114.5 (13th) Points Scored 111.3 (22nd)
109.6 (6th) Points Allowed 110.6 (7th)
43.5 (20th) Rebounds 44.6 (12th)
10.8 (16th) Off. Rebounds 10.5 (18th)
10.2 (28th) 3pt Made 11.2 (25th)
25.5 (18th) Assists 25.4 (20th)
14.4 (25th) Turnovers 14 (21st)

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Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Franz Wagner 21 21.1 5.5 3.8 1.1 0.4 1.7
Paolo Banchero 21 20.9 6.6 4.6 1 0.6 1.3
Cole Anthony 21 15.8 4.7 3.7 0.8 0.6 1.5
Moritz Wagner 21 12.5 4.2 1.2 0.5 0.4 0.5
Jalen Suggs 19 11.7 3.5 2.7 1.7 0.6 1.4

Cavaliers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Donovan Mitchell 17 27.6 5.9 5.3 1.9 0.4 3
Darius Garland 17 19.6 2.6 6.1 1.6 0.2 1.5
Max Strus 22 14.3 5.5 4 1 0.6 2.9
Jarrett Allen 17 13 8.3 2.2 0.6 1 0
Georges Niang 22 8.6 4 1.3 0.3 0.1 1.6

Betting Trends

  • The Magic’s record against the spread is 16-6-0.
  • Against the spread as 1.5-point favorites or more, Orlando is 7-1.
  • This year, 11 of the Magic’s 22 games have hit the over.
  • A total of 11 times so far this season, Orlando and its opponent have combined to score more than 227 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 227 points, 2.9 more than the average point total for Magic games this season.
  • The Cavaliers’ record against the spread is 9-11-2.
  • Cleveland is 4-2 as a 1.5-point underdog or greater.
  • The Cavaliers have played 22 games this season, and 11 of them have hit the over.
  • Cleveland’s games have had over 227 points 11 times this season.
  • Games involving the Cavaliers this year have averaged 221.9 points per game, a 5.1-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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