Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Picks and Predictions November 1st 2024

Cavaliers vs Magic November 1st 2024

The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers (-333) will host the Orlando Magic (+266) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 8 points and the over/under line is set at 217.

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and will tip-off at 7:00 ET. ESPN will have the TV coverage for this game.

Magic vs. Cavaliers Key Information

Orlando’s season record dropped to 3-2 after a 102-99 road loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. The Magic, who were favored by six points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, well below the 228.5-point line.

Orlando started strong with a 12-0 run and led 33-18 after the 1st quarter. However, they allowed the Bulls to score 34 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Heading into the 4th with an 87-86 lead, the Magic managed only 12 points in the final period, while the Bulls scored 16 to seal the win.

Paolo Banchero’s 31 points and 7 rebounds led the Magic in their 99-point effort against the Bulls, shooting 54.5% from the field. Jalen Suggs added 17 points, while Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Orlando struggled with their shooting, hitting just 40.7% from the field and 23.9% from three-point range, making 11 threes. Banchero and Suggs each scored 11 points in the first quarter.

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Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, where the Magic allowed just 18 and 16 points, they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 34 points in each. Overall, they held the Bulls to 42% shooting but couldn’t come away with the win.

Orlando allowed 13 threes on 38% shooting from deep and sent Chicago to the line 25 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Magic finished with 36 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 8 blocks.

The Cavaliers improved to 5-0 with a dominant 134-110 win over the Lakers on Wednesday. Playing at home, Cleveland, who were favored by 4 points, covered the spread with a +24 point margin. The game’s total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 17.5 points.

A key moment came early when the Cavs went on a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 17-15 to 31-15. They took a 42-23 lead after the 1st quarter and maintained control, matching the Lakers 25-25 in the 2nd quarter and outscoring them 32-31 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 99-79 lead, Cleveland finished strong, winning the final quarter 35-31.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 31 points and 7 rebounds in their 99-point effort against the Bulls, shooting 54.5% from the field. Jalen Suggs added 17 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 threes at a 33.3% clip.

Orlando struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 23.9% with 11 made threes, and finished with a 40.7% overall field goal percentage. Banchero scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Suggs also added 11 in the opening period.

Despite giving up 110 points, the Cavaliers’ defense was strong from beyond the arc, holding the Lakers to just 6 threes on 21% shooting. Cleveland allowed 23 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but gave up 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

The Cavaliers sent the Lakers to the line 33 times, with Los Angeles converting 28 free throws. Cleveland finished with 30 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and added 14 steals and 2 blocks.

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Cavaliers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 128-99. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -8.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 217, and our model projects the Magic and Cavaliers to reach a combined total of 227 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

High-Flying Cavaliers Aim to Extend Unbeaten Start Against Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers are relishing their strong start to the season under new head coach Kenny Atkinson. Following a five-game win streak, Cleveland looks to maintain its unbeaten record as it hosts the Orlando Magic on Friday.

Orlando, in contrast, aims to bounce back after a narrow 102-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, which kicked off a challenging five-game road trip. The Magic showed potential, leading by as many as 20 points, but struggled to sustain momentum in the final quarter, scoring just 12 points.

Cavaliers Thrive with Mobley at the Helm

Cleveland’s offense is currently ranked at the top in the NBA, led by the dynamic combination of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Under Atkinson’s guidance, Mobley has emerged as a playmaking force. Positioned at the top of Cleveland’s offense, the fourth-year forward is being entrusted with distribution duties, creating ample scoring opportunities for his teammates.

“Sharing the ball and having Evan up at the top, being the distributor, he’s been doing an excellent job running our offense,” said Allen, who contributed 20 points and 17 rebounds in Cleveland’s recent 134-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Cavaliers’ scoring was balanced, with Donovan Mitchell adding 24 points and Caris LeVert providing a boost off the bench, scoring 16 points on an efficient 68.8 percent from the field.

This offensive momentum has pushed Cleveland’s rating to 123.4, edging out even the Boston Celtics. Despite this stellar start, Atkinson believes his team has room for growth.

“We’ve got a ways to go,” Atkinson remarked. “We’re developing, we’re still learning each other. Still a work in progress. But feels like we’re headed in the right direction.”

Magic Face Offensive and Injury Challenges

For Orlando, who lost to Cleveland in a hard-fought seven-game playoff series last season, the upcoming game provides a fresh opportunity to compete against one of the league’s top offenses. However, they might be doing so without key forward Paolo Banchero, who is listed as questionable with a right abdominal strain. Banchero has been pivotal for the Magic this season, including a stunning 50-point performance against Indiana earlier this week.

In his latest outing, Banchero tallied 31 points against Chicago, while Jalen Suggs contributed across the board with 17 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals. However, the team lost control as the Bulls mounted a comeback in the third quarter.

“I think we settled too much, myself included, in that second half,” Banchero said of the team’s offense. “Settling on too many jumpers as a team, not attacking the paint. But to their credit, they did a good job walling off and plugging the gaps.”

Orlando’s 3-point shooting could be a decisive factor. Currently shooting 34.6 percent from deep, the Magic have emphasized 3-point spacing and volume this season, averaging at least 40 attempts per game. Gary Harris noted that the team aims to keep pushing the pace on 3-pointers to keep up with league trends, opening space for primary scorers while bolstering offensive flow.

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“You see how the league is trending, getting up shots,” Harris said. “We definitely harped on the spacing all summer, especially in training camp. Just trying to keep the spacing, so if we have open shots, open looks, we take them.”

Key Factors for the Matchup

As Cleveland’s offensive powerhouse takes the court, Orlando faces an uphill battle to contain Cleveland’s three-point efficiency, which leads the league at 41.1 percent. The Cavaliers will rely on their fluid offense and deep bench as they aim to continue their winning streak and hold onto the best start they’ve had since 2016-17.

Orlando will need strong perimeter defense and consistency throughout all four quarters to overcome Cleveland’s high-scoring lineup. With uncertainty around Banchero and Franz Wagner, who is also questionable due to illness, Orlando may have to depend heavily on Suggs and Harris to sustain offensive production against a Cleveland team riding high on confidence and cohesion.