Magic vs Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 11/1/2024
Magic vs Cavaliers Prediction
In the first game of a Friday night NBA on ESPN doubleheader, the Orlando Magic will travel to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Magic (3-2) rank fifth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 107.8 points per game. On Wednesday, Orlando was limited to 12 points over the final 12 minutes of a 102-99 road loss against Chicago.
All-Star F Paolo Banchero followed up a 50-point explosion with a game-high 31 points (12-22 FG) and seven rebounds. Jalen Suggs added 17 points (7-16 FG) and six boards for the Magic, who were outrebounded by a 54-42 margin.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of two undefeated teams in the NBA and have made a seamless transition under new head coach Kenny Atkinson. The Cavaliers (5-0) lead the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 125.6 points per contest. On Wednesday, Cleveland raced out to a 19-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 134-110 home victory versus Los Angeles.
Evan Mobley led six Cleveland players in double figures with 25 points (12-16 FG) and five rebounds. All-Star G Donovan Mitchell contributed 24 points (10-20 FG) and seven assists. Jarrett Allen added 20 points and 17 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who shot a sizzling 58 percent from the field.
Magic vs Cavaliers Pick Analysis
Cleveland G Max Strus suffered an ankle sprain in preseason and is expected to be sidelined until early December. The Magic took the Cavaliers to seven games in the first round of the playoffs. Look for Cleveland to win at home in a game that stays under the total. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win 108-102.
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