Orlando Magic (3-2) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (5-0)
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers November 1 2024 – The NBA season seems to be moving along nicely, and a very interesting game will be played at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this weekend. The Orlando Magic, currently with a 3-2 win-loss ratio are going to be up against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have made an impressive start to the season with a record of 5-0. This game allows the fans to see what these two teams could become in the future but best of all, for people engaged in lawful online betting, the bookmakers provide opponents’ odds which one can study and decide how many bets to place on a particular event.
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers November 1 2024 Game Info
| When: | Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Magic | +215 | +6.5 (-111) | 217 over (-111) |
| Cavaliers | -256 | -6.5 (-111) | 217 under (-111) |
The betting landscape presents the Cavaliers as strong favorites with a -6.5 point spread and a more favorable moneyline at -256, reflecting their unbeaten streak. The total points are set at 217, with equal odds for over and under, suggesting a tight contest in scoring anticipated by bookmakers.
Jalen Suggs (SG) vs. Donovan Mitchell (SG)
Jalen Suggs has been a reliable contributor for Orlando having posted figures of 16.8 points and 2.2 steals across 5 starts so far this season. While his defense is a strong point, his 2.4 turnovers a game along with a low assist to turnover ratio, becomes a liability more so against the league’s best players.
Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell is having an outstanding campaign, bettering expectations as he is averaging 23.8 points and 5 assists per game. As a result, this has made him a great asset for Cleveland with his ball security and aggression in scoring making him a difficult matchup for any defender, Suggs included.
It is anticipated that the duel between Suggs and Mitchell will play a major role in determining the tempo of the game along with its outcome. Suggs has strong fundamental scoring and playmaking means and this will pose a great challenge for Suggs which in turn will see Cleveland getting the advantage on many occasions with Mitchell’s impact on the game as a factor.
Magic’s Shooting and Rebounding: Balancing Act
The Magic have displayed a solid offensive game with an average of 112.2 points per game. Their shooting accuracy stands at 44.7% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc, facilitated by making an average of 14.8 three-point shots per game. However, their free throw efficiency at 74.5% could be crucial in a close game. With 45 rebounds per game, their control of the boards, especially on the offensive glass (10.4 offensive rebounds per game), gives them multiple second-chance opportunities, which could be vital against the Cavaliers’ strong defense.
Cavaliers’ Dominance: Efficiency and Defense
Cleveland’s unbeaten streak is backed by impressive stats, leading with an average of 125.6 points per game and a superior shooting percentage of 53.9% from the field. Their 3-point shooting accuracy stands at 41.1%, coupled with strong defensive plays leading to 12 steals per game. The Cavs also manage to keep their turnovers equal to the Magic at 13 per game, but their slightly lower rebound count (40 per game) might be an area the Magic can exploit.
Orlando Magic Betting Trends
Orlando are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando’s last 6 games.
Orlando are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Cleveland.
Magic are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games against Cleveland.
Orlando are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Trends
Cleveland are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 games.
Cleveland are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
Cleveland are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Orlando.
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Previews
Having analyzed the two teams’ game statistics as well as their betting trends, I firmly believe that the Cavaliers are the better option. They have a perfect record and with good offensive as well as defensive plays, cavaliers greatly match against the Magic. Orlando has made some really tough stands, especially ATS against Cleveland which is likely to tempt some bettors to support them – to cover the spread.
For followers of free basketball winning picks, bets on Cleveland’s success in beating the -6.5 spread look the safest. Moreover, the over of 217 total points is a realistic wager because of both teams’ offensive skills. There should be plenty of scoring hence it is reasonable to favor this matchup to be closely contested.
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 118, Magic 108.
