Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently on a 15-game winning streak after beating the Brooklyn Nets. They are 10-0 in their last 10 games. Their last loss also came in the hands of the reigning champions. The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 55-10 record, having a solid 8.5-game lead over the second-seeded Boston Celtics.

The recently concluded all-star game saw 3 players selected from the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Donovan Mitchell in the starting lineup for the Eastern Conference, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley made it to the reserves for the Eastern Conference team. Donovan Mitchell averages 24.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Darius Garland scores 21.2 points and leads the team with 6.7 assists a game. Evan Mobley might not have a flashy stat line, but the player has been a force in the defense for the Cavaliers. He scores 18.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. 

The Cavaliers have the best offense in the Eastern Conference and 2nd best overall. They score 123.1 points per game. Defensively the team ranks 11th with 111.6 opposition points per game. They assist with 28.9 assists per game, ranking them 7th. Rebounding the ball hasn't been a problem for the Cavaliers, having two bigs in the starting lineup. They average 45.3 rebounds a game, ranking them 8th. De’Andre Hunter has been a massive addition. In 8 games played so far, he averages 16 points per game and shoots at a 59.5% efficiency from the 3-point line.

With no injuries, the starting lineup includes Darius Garland at Point Guard, Donovan Mitchell at Shooting Guard, Max Strus or De’Andre Hunter at Small Forward, Evan Mobley at Power Forward, and Jarett Allen at Center.

Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic are experiencing a drastic dip in form. In January alone they lost 11 games out of the 15 games played. The Orlando side is gradually improving with the return of their key players, and they have recorded 3-7 in their last 10 games. Despite this inconsistent performance, the Magic is still in contention for the play-in tournament. A team that was once ranked 4th in the Eastern Conference has dropped down to 8th in the table. Currently, they are ranked 2nd in the Southeast Division and 8th in the Eastern Conference with a 30-36 record. A major reason behind the dip in form was the injuries faced by the Orlando Magic.

Paolo Banchero, who had an all-star level season at the beginning of the season, played just 32 of the 66 games. Another star for the team, Franz Wagner has played 46 games so far. Franz Wagner is the leading scorer of the team, averaging 24.5 points per game, while Paolo averages 24.3 points per game. Injuries played a crucial role for the young Orlando team. 

Another starter, Jalen Suggs has played just 35 games. Their statistics show that the team ranks last on the offensive side, scoring a mere 104.3 points per game. In terms of rebounds, they average 41.5 rebounds, ranking them 27th in this category, and 29th for assists per game with just 22.8 assists per game. However, they excel defensively, allowing opponents to just 106.1 points per game, giving them the best defensive record in the entire league.

With the team getting back to full strength, Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner find themselves sidelined due to injury. The starting five should include Anthony Black as a point guard, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as a shooting guard, Franz Wagner as the small forward, Paolo Banchero as a power forward, and Goga Bitadze as the center.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Match Prediction & Analysis

The Cleveland Cavaliers come into this game being on a 15-game winning streak. In terms of the ATS record, the Cavaliers side have the best record with a 41-23-1 record and a 64.1% cover while the Orlando Magic rank 21st in this category with a 30-36-1 record and a 45.5% cover.

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CLEVELAND CAVALIERS vs ORLANDO MAGIC
Winning Prediction

The Cavaliers team will be confident to extend their record to a 16-game winning streak, against the out-of-form Orlando Magic. Even though the Cavs are the favorites for this matchup, the Orlando Magic team can cause an upset to the table toppers. 

Cleveland Cavaliers to Win!

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