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Odds, tips and predictions for Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers

The Orlando magic (3-2) Visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-0) on Friday. Tipoff from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Magic against cavaliers Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; The teams tied 2-2 in the regular season; The Cavs won the first round playoff series 4-3

The Magic lost 102-99 to the Chicao Bulls on Wednesday, but failed to maintain themselves as 5.5-point away favorites. F Paolo Banchero posted a game-high 31 points as Orlando shot 40.7% from the field in the loss, but was injured and out indefinitely.

Cleveland remains undefeated after defeating F LeBron James' return to town with a 134-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers while also being a 4-point home favorite. F Evan Mobley scored a team-high 25 points while the Cavs also got double-doubles from the C Jarrett Allen (20 points, 17 rebounds) and G Darius Garland (12 points, 10 assists).

Magic to Cavaliers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Magic +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Cavaliers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the Spread (ATS): Magic +7.5 (-105) | Cavaliers -7.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Magic at Cavaliers key injuries

magic

  • F Paolo Banchero (diagonally) out
  • C Goga Bitadze (foot) questionable
  • F Franz Wagner (Illness) questionable

Cavaliers

  • G Craig Porter Jr. (thumbs) doubtful
  • G Max Strus (Ankle) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Magic at Cavaliers picks and predictions

forecast

Cavaliers 121, Magic 103

Money line

HAPPEN.

There are no value bets on the undefeated Cavs (-350) winning on Friday.

Against the spread

BET CAVALIER -7.5 (-115).

The Magic suffered a devastating blow on Wednesday, losing Banchero to an oblique tear for at least four to six weeks. Banchero leads the team with 29 points and 5.6 assists per game. Orlando won't be able to keep up against a Cleveland team that has scored 134 or more points in two of its last three games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 217.5 (-110).

Cleveland will be forced to carry the bulk of the scoring load, but is second in the league with 125.2 PPG and has scored 134+ points in 3 of its 5 games this season while allowing 101 or more points in each game. Orlando has allowed 115 or more points in 2 of its last 3.

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