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Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers battle the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series on Friday. Tip from Kia Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Series: Cavaliers lead 3-2; teams split 4 games in regular season

Cleveland took down Orlando 104-103 on Tuesday while failing to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite. SG Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 28 points while F Evan Mobley had a double-double (14 points, 13 rebounds). The Cavaliers shot 43.2% from the field as they regained control of the series.

Orlando covered as a 4.5-road underdog, but had a 2-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday. F Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 39 points while just 3 Magic players scored in double figures. The team shot 46.2% from the field in the loss.

Cavaliers at Magic odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Magic -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +3.5 (-105) | Magic -3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 200.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cavaliers at Magic key injuries

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (rib) questionable
G Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) out
F Dean Wade (knee) out

Magic

G Gary Harris (hamstring) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 106, Cavaliers 104

Moneyline

BET MAGIC (-165).

The Magic played their best basketball at home during the regular season with a 31-12 record. They have won each of their last 6 games at home, including both home games in this series.

The Cavaliers were just 22-21 on the road this season and have lost 5 games in a row on the road.

Against the spread

PASS.

There is better opportunity on the moneyline in a series that has proved to be tight. If anything, the Cavs +3.5 (-105) is worth a look.

Over/Under

BET OVER 200.5 (-110).

These teams have combined for more than 200 points in each of the last 3 games. The Cavs have scored 97 or more in 7 of their last 10 while allowing 103 or more in 7 of their last 10. The Magic have scored 103 or more in 7 of their last 10.

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Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers meet for Game 5 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Tuesday. The series is tied 2-2. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Tied 2-2

The Cavaliers opened the series with a pair of wins and covers in Cleveland, but the Magic trounced the Cavs in 2 meetings at Kia Center in Orlando.

Cleveland won 97-83 in Game 1 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to cover a 5.5-point number and 96-86 April 22 in Game 2, also as a 5.5-point favorite.

Orlando belted Cleveland 121-83 in Game 3, handing the Cavs their worst-ever playoff defeat as the Over (202) connected. It wasn’t much better for coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s team, as the Magic hammered the Cavs 112-89 in Game 4 to level the series.

Cleveland has won and covered 3 of the past 4 meetings at home, including Games 1 and 2. The Under is 3-1 in the first 4 games of this playoff series.

Magic at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Cavaliers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread: Magic +4.5 (-105) | Cavaliers -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 201.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Cavaliers key injuries

Magic

None

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (rib) questionable

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Magic at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 104, Cavaliers 101

Moneyline

The MAGIC (+165) didn’t have a lot of success in the first 2 games in Cleveland, but they dominated the 2 battles in Central Florida. Orlando is a tremendous value at this price.

It’s hard to see how the Cavaliers (-200) will be able to regroup after a pair of lopsided losses, and Cleveland is way overpriced, as you need to risk 2 times your potential return on a team which has lost consecutive games by 30.5 points per game.

Against the spread

If you’re a little more on the conservative side and just can’t play the MAGIC +4.5 (-105) straight up, take the points.

There is risk here, as the Cavaliers -4.5 (-115) have covered the past 3 as single-digit favorites at home, but it’s hard to ignore their pathetic effort in the past 2 outings.

Over/Under

OVER 201.5 (-110) is worth a look. We had a couple of low-scoring efforts in Games 1 and 2 in Cleveland, but the Magic certainly solved their offensive woes in the pair of games down in Orlando. The Magic are brimming with confidence and should easily get to triple-digits again.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic meet in Game 4 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series Saturday. Tip-off at Kia Center is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (TNT) as the Magic look to even the series by winning back-to-back home games. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Split 2-2

The Cavaliers picked up a pair of home victories — and covers — to open this 1st-round series, but they’ll have to figure out how to recover after getting waylaid 121-83 Thursday in Game 3 in Orlando. The 38-point loss was the Cavaliers’ worst playoff defeat in franchise history. The Magic were 3-point favorites and the Over (202) cashed.

Cleveland shot just 39.0% (32-of-82) from the field, while hitting just 23.5% (8-of-34) from behind the 3-point line in Thursday’s loss. The Cavs also turned it over 14 times, to just 8 times for the Magic. Orlando shot 51.1% (47-of-92) from the field, too, while knocking down 35.1% (13-of-37) from downtown.

Despite the rout, the Magic are just 2-5 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in their past 7 games. In their past 15, they’re 6-9 SU and 5-10 ATS.

Cavaliers at Magic odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Magic -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread: Cavaliers +2.5 (-115) | Magic -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 201.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cavaliers at Magic key injuries

Cavaliers

None

Magic

None

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Cavaliers at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 107, Cavaliers 99

Moneyline

The Magic (-140) are slight favorites. If you don’t want to mess around with laying 2.5 points, then by all means back Orlando on the moneyline. However, it’s a better value laying the bucket and change.

PASS.

Against the spread

ORLANDO -2.5 (-105) is favored just a little less than it was in Game 3 when it was a 3-point favorite which covered easily in the 38-point rout.

Cleveland has won just once in its past 9 road games dating back to mid-March. The Cavs are 2-7 ATS in that 9-game span away from home.

BACK ORLANDO -2.5 (-105) to get the job done, and pull into a 2-2 series tie, heading for a pivotal Game 5 back in Cleveland Tuesday.

Over/Under

OVER 201.5 (-110) is a solid play. While the first 2 games of this series cashed Under tickets, Game 3 barely clipped the Over.

The total has ended up going high in 10 of the past 15 games for the Cavaliers, while the Over has a slight 6-4 edge for the boys from O-Town.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series on Thursday. Tip-off at Kia Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Cavaliers lead 2-0

The Cavaliers won and covered a pair of low-scoring games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland to open the series, covering both games as a 5.5-point favorite as the Under cashed in each outing.

Cleveland posted a 96-86 win in Game 2, covering from early in the 2nd quarter through the end of the game. The Cavaliers led 58-44 at halftime, but we ended up with just 80 combined points in the 2nd half for the easy Under (205) result.

The Cavs had 6 different players strike for at least one 3-pointer, led by Darius Garland with 4 successful makes on 7 tries. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 23 points, while Jarrett Allen went for 16 points and amazing 20 rebounds with 3 blocked shots and 2 steals.

Cleveland has won 8 of the past 10 meetings since Oct. 26, 2022, and the Cavaliers are an impressive 7-2-1 against the spread (ATS) in that span. The Under has cashed in both of the playoff games, while the total has gone low at a 6-4 pace in that 10-game span.

Cavaliers at Magic odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Magic -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread: Cavaliers +1.5 (-105) | Magic -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 198.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cavaliers at Magic key injuries

Cavaliers

G Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) out

Magic

G Jalen Suggs (knee) probable

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Cavaliers at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 104, Cavaliers 98

Moneyline

The Magic (-130) are looking to make a series of it, as things shift to Central Florida. Orlando needs the victory in Game 3, or it will be out of the series. It doesn’t make sense to back Orlando on the moneyline, however, as it’s better to back the Magic laying the little bit of points instead.

PASS.

Against the spread

The MAGIC -1.5 (-115) are worth playing, as all they need to do is win by a bucket to get the job done. Orlando won its final 4 games at home, while covering in 3 of those outings.

The teams split each of the games at Kia Center this season, with the Magic posting a 104-94 victory last Dec. 11 as a 2.5-point favorite. Expect Paolo Banchero and the Magic to get the job done.

Over/Under

OVER 198.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly despite the fact we have seen a pair of Under results in this season, with the highest point total coming from the Cavaliers in Game 1 with just 97 points.

Cleveland cashed the Over at a 9-3 pace in the final 12 regular-season games, including 5-2 in the final 7 road contests.

Orlando saw the total go high in 5 of the final 7 games of the regular season, although the Under was a perfect 7-for-7 in the final 7 home outings.

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Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Monday in the 2nd game of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is set for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Cavaliers lead the series 1-0 after picking up a 97-83 win over the Magic on Saturday, covering as a 5.5-point home favorite. G Donovan Mitchell dropped 30 points as the Cavs had 4 players score in double figures. The Cavaliers outrebounded the Magic 54-40.

Orlando had trouble scoring and shot only 32.6% from the field and 21.6% (8-for-37) from deep. The Magic also had 4 players combine for 72 minutes and go a combined 0-for-19 from the field.

Magic at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:22 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Cavaliers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +5.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 202.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Cavaliers key injuries

Magic

None

Cavaliers

G Craig Porter (ankle) out
F Dean Wade (knee) out

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Magic at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 105, Magic 98

Moneyline

PASS.

I expect the Cavs to pick up the win, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as -225 favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET CAVALIERS -5.5 (-110).

Cleveland has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games. They are 2-1 ATS in the last 3 matchups with Orlando and 6-3-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Cavs are also 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games against the Magic played in Cleveland.

I trust Cleveland’s offense more than Orlando’s and Cleveland’s size advantage means the Cavs should win the rebounding battle every game, which will help them cover the spread.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 202.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in 2 of Cleveland’s last 3 home games and 3 of the last 5. For Orlando, the Over is 5-1 in its last 6 road games. The Over has also hit in 2 of the last 3 Orlando-Cleveland matchups overall and is 2-1 in the last 3 meetings in Cleveland.

This is only a lean because both teams are stout defensively, meaning that betting the Over is always a risk. Game 1 had only 180 points.

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Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers open the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs when they meet in Game 1 of a best-of-7 series at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Regular season series: Tied 2-2

The Cavaliers struggled down the home stretch of the season and almost failed to earn home-court advantage in the 1st round, losing 4 of their last 6 games. They ended 48-34 straight up and 38-44 against the spread (ATS). Cleveland finished 18-21-1 ATS at home. It is led by G Donovan Mitchell, who averaged 26.6 points per game during the regular season.

The Magic closed the season by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 113-88 at home Sunday, covering as 6-point favorites. They also lost 4 of their last 6 games, covering in just 2 of them. Orlando finished the season 47-35 and 51-31 ATS, the best ATS record in the NBA. It was just 23-18 ATS at home.

Magic at Cavaliers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +166 (bet $100 to win $166) | Cavaliers -198 (bet $198 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +4.5 (-108) | Cavaliers -4.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 207.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Cavaliers key injuries

Magic

None

Cavaliers

None

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Magic at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 107, Magic 100

Moneyline

PASS.

Orlando was the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference yet just 18-23 on the road. It made its fortress at home, not on the road, making it not worth a play as a plus-money underdog.

On the other side, the Cavs (-198) are too expensive here.

Against the spread

BET CAVALIERS -4.5 (-112).

The Cavs were 1-1 straight up and ATS against the Magic at home this season, but they were missing Mitchell in the lone home game they failed to cover. He will be active Saturday.

Cleveland is the more experienced side, making the playoffs last season as well, while this is the 1st time Orlando has made the playoffs in the last 4 seasons. With many young players, the Magic could struggle. They have also failed to cover in 4 straight road games.

Back CAVALIERS -4.5 (-112).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 207.5 (-110).

The Magic were 5-7 O/U in their last 12 games and 37-45 O/U on the season. The Cavaliers were 3-3 O/U in their last 6 and 40-41-1 O/U on the season.

Both teams have strong defenses with the Magic ending 3rd in defensive rating and the Cavaliers finishing 7th. Neither team finished in the top half of the league in offensive rating either.

Put it all together, and back UNDER 207.5 (-110).

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Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Orlando Magic (46-33) square off against the Milwaukee Bucks (48-31) Wednesday with tip-off from Fiserv Forum set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Magic didn’t have a rabbit in their hat in a 118-106 loss in Houston Tuesday night. They were 2.5-point favorites in the setback. F Paolo Banchero had 21 points, 7 boards and 6 assists. The Magic are in striking distance of moving from 4th to 2nd if they can win this game. They trail the Bucks by 2 games with 3 to go.

Milwaukee bucked up to hand the Boston Celtics just their 17th loss of the season Tuesday night. It came at a cost, though, as F Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled up lame grabbing his calf in the 3rd quarter. He’s out Wednesday night and could be out until the playoffs. Six Bucks were in double figures in the 104-91 victory. Strangely, G Damian Lillard had just 12 points, and G Patrick Beverley led the way with 20 points and 10 boards.

Magic at Bucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Bucks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic -1.5 (-110) | Bucks +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Magic at Bucks key injuries

Magic

(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)

F Franz Wagner (ankle) out

Bucks

(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) left in 3rd quarter

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Magic at Bucks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 108, Bucks 101

Moneyline

Both teams are on a back-to-back, and the Bucks have the advantage of being at home. However, they could be prone to a hangover effect after beating the beast in the East while losing their best player.

It’s time to pay the piper Wednesday. It’s slightly cheaper on the spread, so head there.

In the meantime, you can SGP MAGIC ML + PAOLO BANCHERO 18 POINTS (+115) for a plus-money return. Banchero has 23 and 26 points against Milwaukee this season, and he won’t have Giannis to contest his shots.

Against the spread

The MAGIC -1.5 (-110) is the way to go here. They took out a Lillard-less Bucks team in Orlando 112-91 and lost by just 4 in Milwaukee Dec. 21.

Over/Under

The Bucks are 5-5 O/U over their last 10, and Orlando is 4-6. The Over is 5-5 in the last 10 meetings. With both teams playing on consecutive nights, I’ll take the UNDER 215.5 (-115).

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Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Orlando Magic (46-32) visit the Houston Rockets (38-40) Tuesday night. Tip from Toyota Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Magic lead 1-0

The Magic got back in the win column with a 113-98 win over the Chicago Bulls Sunday to cover as 7.5-point home favorites. F Paolo Banchero scored a team-high 24 points, and 5 Magic players scored in double figures. Orlando shot 46.7% from the field in the win.

Houston has lost 5 games in a row after falling 147-136 in overtime to the Dallas Mavericks Sunday and failing to cover as a 9-point road underdog. F Dillon Brooks scored a team-high 29 points on 5-of-6 shooting from 3, and G Fred VanVleet had a double-double with 24 points and 12 assists. Seven Rockets players scored in double figures as the team shot 49.5% from the field in the loss.

Magic at Rockets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Rockets +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic -2.5 (-110) | Rockets +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Rockets key injuries

Magic

F Jonathan Isaac (back) questionable
F Franz Wagner (ankle) questionable

Rockets

C Alperen Sengun (ankle) out

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Magic at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 117, Rockets 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The odds are better on Orlando (-140) to cover the spread.

Against the spread

BET MAGIC -2.5 (-110).

Orlando is 4-1 in its last 5 games and has covered the spread in 3 of its last 5. It is also 50-28 ATS this season. It faces a Rockets team that has lost 5 games in a row and has failed to cover in 5 of its last 6. The Rockets are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as underdogs and 0-3 straight up/ATS in their last 3 at home.

Over/Under

BET OVER 215.5 (-110).

While the Magic are 3-7 to the Over in their last 10 games, they have scored 113 or more points in 4 of their last 5 and 112 or more in 6 of their last 10.

Houston has hit the Over, and allowed 113 or more points, in 8 of its last 10 games. It has also scored 110 or more points in 6 of its last 10 games, including 127 or more 4 times over that span.

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Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Bulls (37-40) visit the Orlando Magic (45-32) Sunday. Tip from Kia Center is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Magic lead 3-0

The Bulls got back in the win column with a 108-100 win over the New York Knicks Friday while covering as 1.5-point home underdogs. G Javonte Green scored a team-high 25 points off the bench and added 13 rebounds for a double-double. C Nikola Vucevic (16 points, 13 rebounds) and C Andre Drummond (10, 16) also had double-doubles. Chicago shot 47.3% from the field in the win.

Orlando snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 124-115 loss against the Charlotte Hornets Friday while failing to cover as a 12-point road favorite. F Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 32 points while 5 different Magic players scored in double figures. The Magic shot 44.7% from the field in the loss.

Bulls at Magic odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Magic -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +7.5 (-115) | Magic -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bulls at Magic key injuries

Bulls

G Alex Caruso (ankle) questionable
F Torrey Craig (knee) probable
G Zach LaVine (foot) out
G Coby White (ankle) questionable

Magic

None

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Bulls at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 111, Bulls 107

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Magic (-300), who have won 3 of their last 4 games, to beat a Chicago squad that is dealing with injuries and is 3-5 in its last 8.

Against the spread

BET BULLS +7.5 (-115).

Chicago has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games at home, including each of its last 2 as an underdog.

Orlando has failed to covered in 2 of its last 3 games and 5 of its last 7. It is coming off a tough loss against a Charlotte team that has performed poorly this season (19-58 straight up).

Over/Under

BET OVER 210.5 (-110).

Chicago has scored 108 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games and 8 of its last 10. It has allowed 107 or more points in 6 of its last 9.

Orlando has hit the Over in each of its last 2 games and scored 115 or more points in 3 of its last 4. It has scored 107 or more points in 7 of its last 10 and allowed 108 or more in back-to-back games.

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Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (18-58) welcome the Orlando Magic (45-31) to Spectrum Center Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Magic lead 3-0 and have covered in all 3 games

Orlando is coming off a 117-108 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, covering as a 4.5-point underdog. It has won 3 straight after losing 3 straight, going 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in that span. They are 49-27 ATS on the season. Orlando is led by F Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 22.4 points per game (PPG).

The Hornets have lost 4 straight games, yet are 2-2 ATS in those. They are coming off an 89-86 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, failing to cover as a 1.5-point favorite. Charlotte is 30-46 ATS on the season and 3-3 ATS in its last 6 at home. It is led by F Miles Bridges at 23.9 PPG.

Magic at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:52 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Hornets +530 (bet $100 to win $530)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic -11.5 (-110) | Hornets +11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 205.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Hornets key injuries

Magic

None

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Miles Bridges (wrist) probable
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
F Brandon Miller (wrist) probable
C Nick Richards (plantar fascia) questionable
F Grant Williams (ankle) probable
C Mark Williams (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Magic at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 108, Hornets 98

Moneyline

PASS.

The Magic are rightfully a strong favorite and have dominated the series this season, but they aren’t worth any consideration at -750.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +11.5 (-110).

Charlotte has covered in 2 straight games as a double-digit underdog, losing to the Boston Celtics by 14 as an 18-point underdog and to the LA Clippers by 12 as a 14-point underdog. It has also gone 3-1 ATS in its last 4 games as an underdog of 9 or more. The Hornets have capable scoring in Bridges, but struggle to consistently produce.

Orlando isn’t among the best offenses either and may not pull away by more than this margin. It is 1-1 ATS in its last 2 games as a double-digit favorite and has scored 104 or fewer points in 3 of its last 5. The Magic haven’t rewarded bettors as of late, going just 2-4 ATS in their last 6.

Take HORNETS +11.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 205.5 (-110).

The Magic have gone Under in 5 of their last 6 games and have allowed 103 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5, which were against far more competent offenses than Charlotte.

Orlando ranks 2nd in defensive rating while Charlotte is 28th in offensive rating. The Hornets have gone Under in 2 of their last 4 games and are 36-40 O/U on the season.

Back UNDER 205.5 (-110).

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