Cavaliers vs. Magic: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 22, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 22, 2024

Two of the top defensive teams in the league meet when the Cleveland Cavaliers (25-15) hit the floor as two-point favorites versus the Orlando Magic (23-20) on January 22, 2024 at Amway Center. The over/under for the matchup is set at 215 points.

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Cavaliers vs. Magic Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Cavaliers -2 215

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Injury Report as of January 22

Cavaliers: Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal), Darius Garland: Out (Jaw), Evan Mobley: Out (Knee), Caris LeVert: Questionable (Wrist)

Magic: Gary Harris: Out (Calf)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (+2)
Total Pick Over (215)

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.

Cavaliers vs. Magic Stat Rankings

Cavaliers Avg. (Rank) Magic Avg. (Rank)
113.7 (20th) Points Scored 111.7 (25th)
110 (2nd) Points Allowed 110.8 (6th)
45.3 (6th) Rebounds 43.6 (13th)
11.1 (11th) Off. Rebounds 11.3 (7th)
13 (14th) 3pt Made 10.7 (30th)
26.8 (12th) Assists 24.5 (27th)
13.3 (18th) Turnovers 14 (24th)

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Cavaliers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Donovan Mitchell 30 27.3 5.2 5.9 1.8 0.5 3.1
Caris LeVert 30 15.8 3.6 4.2 1 0.3 1.9
Jarrett Allen 34 14.9 10.2 2.9 0.9 1 0
Max Strus 39 13.2 5.1 3.9 0.9 0.6 2.6
Georges Niang 39 9.3 3.8 1.2 0.3 0.2 1.8

Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 42 22.8 7.1 4.8 1 0.6 1.4
Franz Wagner 34 21.1 5.7 3.9 1.1 0.4 1.4
Cole Anthony 41 13.3 4.2 3.3 0.8 0.5 1.2
Jalen Suggs 38 12.8 3.4 2.4 1.2 0.7 2
Moritz Wagner 40 11.2 4.5 1.4 0.5 0.3 0.5

Betting Trends

  • The Cavaliers’ record against the spread is 21-17-2.
  • Cleveland is 13-7-2 as 2-point favorites or more.
  • There have been 18 Cavaliers games (out of 40) that hit the over this year.
  • Cleveland and its opponent have broken the 215-point mark 25 times this season.
  • Cavaliers games average 223.7 total points per game this season, 8.7 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Magic have 28 wins in 43 games against the spread this season.
  • Orlando has an ATS record of 17-10 as a 2-point underdog or more.
  • The Magic have played 43 games this year, and 18 of them have hit the over.
  • Orlando’s games have gone over 215 points on 26 occasions this season.
  • This season, Magic games have resulted in an average scoring total of 222.5, which is 7.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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