Magic Cavaliers Betting Odds – Cavs will get 13th straight win
The Magic vs Cavaliers betting odds pits the two top teams in the East against each other. Recently, though, the Cavaliers have been on another level. Winners of 12 straight, the Cavs have opened up a 6.5-game lead on the Magic in the East for the top seed. That lead will stretch by another game as online betting sharps should expect the Cavs to win.
- What: NBA Betting
- When: Thursday, February 11th – 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Quicken Loans Arena – Cleveland, OH
- Key Stat: Cavs have won 12 straight
The Storyline – Magic vs Cavaliers betting odds breakdown
The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers are the top two teams in the Eastern Conference right now, but there is still a difference between the two teams: 6.5 games. The Cavs have won 12 straight games while the Magic have won nine of their last 12.
This game is a measuring stick for the Cavaliers as they lost to the Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals last year. They have to protect home court if they plan to go one step further this year.
Offensive Matchups – Magic vs Cavaliers betting odds breakdown
Sportsbook odds makers know that the Magic have a balanced scoring attack with Dwight Howard on the inside and Vince Carter on the outside, but for some reason, this Magic team lacks a little pizzazz – especially on the road. Last year, this was one of the best road teams in the NBA. This year, their offense performs sporadically when they are away from the Amway Arena and that’s a concern.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are playing without All-Star guard Mo Williams but you wouldn’t notice it. Their inside-outside game has developed nicely without Williams in the lineup as the Cavs are pounding the rock inside to Shaquille O’Neal and are giving plenty of workto J.J. Hickson as well. The Cavs offense took off in the first meeting this season between the teams, topping the 100-point mark, and it will probably do the same in this game.
Betting Edge: Even
Defensive Matchups – Magic vs Cavaliers betting odds breakdown
Defense, like offense, has been an issue for the Magic on the road. It has improved recently as they have won four straight away from home, but sports betting sharps know this team can be suffocating at home.
The Cavs still play among the best defense in the NBA. Last year, they were tops. This year, they are in second place allowing 94.0 points per game. They have allowed more than 100 points just once in their last nine games. Again, without Williams, the Cavs have renewed their focus on the defensive end.
Betting Edge: Cavaliers
Notable Injuries – Magic vs Cavaliers betting odds breakdown
As mentioned, the Cavs are without Williams. Aside from that, both teams are healthy.
Betting Edge: Magic
Betting Prediction – Magic vs Cavaliers betting odds breakdown
The Cavs now measure themselves against the Magic after last year’s dysfunction in the East Finals, which means they will take this game seriously. Nobody is playing better basketball than the Magic right now and that will continue through Thursday as they get another win.
CRAIG’s Pick: Cavaliers
