Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/22/2024]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic will meet in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Thursday, with tipoff at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Thursday's Magic vs. Cavaliers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Magic vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the result of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Magic and Cavaliers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers a 66% chance of defeating the Magic. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 110-105.

According to our model, the Magic (+4.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 214-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

Magic vs. Cavaliers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Magic	Cavaliers
Spread	+4.5 (-105)	-4.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+184	-210
Total	o214 (-110)	u214 (-110)

• The Cavaliers are currently -4.5 favorites against the Magic, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Magic (+4.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cavaliers at -210, which means you can risk $210 to win $100 for a total payout of $310 if they get the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Magic at +184, where you can bet $100 to profit $184, earning a total payout of $284 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 214 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Magic vs. Cavaliers Picks

Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' NBA best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Magic +4.5	-105
Moneyline	Magic	+184
Total	Over 214	-110

While the Cavaliers are more likely to win the game, taking the Magic moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Magic vs. Cavaliers Player Props

Betting on Orlando vs. Cleveland NBA player props? We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

Paolo Banchero is expected to step up for the Magic with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Darius Garland is projected to finish with 22 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists for the Cavaliers.

Magic Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Magic:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Paolo Banchero	26	7	6	2
Franz Wagner	22	6	4	2
Wendell Carter	13	8	2	2
Jalen Suggs	12	3	2	2
Cole Anthony	10	3	2	1

Cavaliers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Cavaliers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Darius Garland	22	2	6	2
Jarrett Allen	16	10	3	0
Evan Mobley	15	9	3	0
Caris LeVert	14	4	4	2
Max Strus	11	4	3	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Magic vs. Cavs Game Information

Thursday's action between the Cavaliers and Magic at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• Date: Thursday February 22, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

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Conclusion

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