Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Magic versus the Cavaliers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSOH. The game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 222.5 points, with the Cavaliers being the favored team playing at home against the Magic.

ORLANDO MAGIC VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Orlando Magic +4.5

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-110 in favor of the Magic.
• Our projections have Franz Wagner finishing with Franz Wagner points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 12 threes.

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

As of now, the Magic are 14-6 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In the Eastern Conference, they are 3rd and are the top team in the Southeast division.

Orlando arrives with an ATS record of 15-5 for the season up to this point. The Magic maintain an ATS record of 6-3 on the road, while they have a 9-2 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

Compared to their season average of 114.2 points per game, the Magic struggled in their previous game. Against the Nets, the Magic scored 101 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 40.2%. Cole Anthony led the team in scoring, putting up 20 points. Additionally, Franz Wagner contributed 20 points for the Magic.

At this time, the Magic’s defense is positioned 6th in the NBA, permitting 110.0 points per game.

So far this season, the Magic’s defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 4th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 25.2 times per game vs. Orlando.

Can the Cavaliers Live Up to the Hype at Home?

In their last five games, the Cavaliers are 3-2 and hold an overall record of 11-9. As of now, the team is 8th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Central division.

Cleveland’s ATS record sits below .500 (7-12). As the favorite this season, Cleveland is 3-9 vs. the spread while going 4-3 as the underdog.

In their previous game, the Cavaliers’ offense finished with 110 points, which is right in line with their current average of 110.8 points per contest. Offensively, the Cavaliers have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 9th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 26th in percentage and 27th in three-pointers made.

This season, the Cavaliers defense has been impressive, holding the 8th position in the league while permitting an average of 111.2 points per contest.

On two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 50.7% and allowing 37.0% from beyond the arc.