Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/25

At 7:30 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-250) will travel to take on the Orlando Magic (+207) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavaliers come in as 6.5 point favorites and have won seven straight games. The over/under line is set at 223.5.

This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on TNT. The Cavaliers are 47-10 and hold the top spot in the East, while the Magic are 29-30 and currently sit in 7th place in the conference.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5

This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, February 25th.

WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 144-114 in favor of the Cavaliers.
  • Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 18 threes.

Will the Cavaliers Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Cavaliers improved to 47-10 on the season with a 129-123 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday. Playing at home, Cleveland was favored by six points, and the final score resulted in a push for those who took the spread.

Cleveland led 62-56 at halftime and 93-88 going into the 4th quarter. They narrowly outscored Memphis 36-35 in the final period. The total points for the game reached 252.5, just over the pre-game line of 247.5.

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers to a 129-123 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 33 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Ty Jerome added 26 points, with 15 coming in the 4th quarter, while Evan Mobley contributed 25 points and 13 rebounds.

Cleveland struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 27.7% and making 13 threes. Overall, they shot 46.5% from the field. Mitchell scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, and added 10 more in the 2nd.

Defensively, the Cavaliers gave up 123 points to the Grizzlies but still managed to come away with the win. Cleveland allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd, but Memphis put up 32 points in the 3rd and 35 in the 4th. The Grizzlies shot 45% from the field.

From beyond the arc, Memphis hit 15 threes at a 38% clip. The Cavaliers sent the Grizzlies to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws. Cleveland finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, while adding 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Can the Magic Pull the Upset at Home?

The Magic improved to 29-30 on the season with a 110-90 win over the Wizards on Sunday. Orlando, playing at home, was favored by 13.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 200, falling short of the 215.5-point line.

After trailing 29-27 at the end of the 1st quarter, Orlando went on a 13-0 run to take control, turning a 33-29 deficit into a 42-33 lead. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Washington 32-17, and entered the 4th with an 81-64 lead, finishing the game strong by outscoring the Wizards 29-26 in the final period.

Franz Wagner and Anthony Black each scored 23 points in the Magic’s win over the Wizards, with Black hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip. Wagner also added 7 rebounds and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field, while Black shot 58.3% overall.

The Magic connected on 11 threes, shooting 34.4% from deep and 44.4% overall. Black scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Wagner added 9 in the 3rd.

The Magic put on a defensive clinic against the Wizards, holding them to just 90 points on Sunday. After a shaky 1st quarter, Orlando tightened up, allowing only 18 points in the 2nd and 17 in the 3rd. Even with a 26-point 4th quarter, the Magic’s defense was strong enough to secure the win.

Orlando limited Washington to 41% shooting, including just 26% from three-point range, where the Wizards made only 10 threes. The Magic also controlled the boards, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds, while adding 9 steals and 5 blocks.