Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Point Spread Pick - Odds and NBA Predictions
Date:
January 18, 7:05 pm
Location:
Quicken Loans Arena
TV:
FSN
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Cleveland -11
Total:
226
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The defending Eastern Conference Champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Orlando Magic at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:05 PM EST and is set to be televised on FSN. The two teams have met already twice this season. Most recently in Orlando, the Cavaliers escaped the Magic by virtue of a 131-127. Previous to this in October, the Magic defeated the Cavs in Cleveland. Orlando is 2-0 ATS this season against the Cavaliers.
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Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Overview<br />
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The Magic come in off a 108-102 victory in Orlando on Tuesday night when they defeated the up-start Minnesota Timberwolves. The Eastern Conference Champs have not looked like their dominant selves as of late. The Cavaliers enter on a four-game losing streak. Most recently, the Cavs hosted their arch nemesis the Golden State Warriors in a NBA Finals re-match on Monday. The Warriors defeated Cleveland 118-108.
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Orlando at Cleveland NBA Key Betting Trends<br />
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Cleveland now sits at 26-17 SU while posting a record of just 12-30-1 against the spread as they own a propensity to be overvalued as three-time defending Eastern Conference Champion.
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Orlando comes in at 13-31 SU whilst posting a 17-26-1 record against the spread.
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It is worth noting that the Magic have won just five games on the road this year whilst the Cavs are an impressive 15-5 SU in The Q.
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Public Money<br />
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Out of the gate, the public has taken a fondness to the Cavaliers. This has been reflected in 57% of the cash and the 82% of the ticket action coming in on Chicago. As a result, the market has risen by half of a point. In Over/Under markets, 70% of the cash has come in on the Under. The market has risen by just half of a point since its open to reinforce action on the Over. On the Money Line, the Magic are priced as a +500 underdog compared to Cleveland who sit at as a -700 home favorite.
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Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Pick
Similar to what we will see with a team like Golden State or Toronto, when you back Cleveland at home expect to pay up. Despite the nasty skid that the Cavs are riding combined with Orlando’s ability to compete with them, the market still offers a favorable position on the Magic. In spite of this, the public is still keen to swallow the points. Such is the case often with public teams. However, the fact remains that Orlando knows how to beat this team on its own floor and they have a blueprint to follow. Whilst another upset may be hard to produce, it is safe to assume that the Magic can certainly come in under what is a ludicrous number.
Free Pick:
Take Orlando +11
