Cavaliers vs. Magic Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 24

Cavaliers vs. Magic Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Rocket Arena -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: NBC/Peacock and FDSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers (44-27) will attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Orlando Magic (38-33) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Rocket Arena as heavy, 11-point favorites. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock and FDSOH. The matchup's over/under is set at 230.5.

Cavaliers vs. Magic Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Magic Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (78.2%)

Cavaliers vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread 29 times over 71 games with a set spread.
• The Magic have played 71 games, with 31 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games have gone over the total 34 times this season.
• The Magic have eclipsed the over/under 53.5% of the time this season (38 of 71 games with a set point total).
• Cleveland owns a worse record against the spread when playing at home (14-20-1) than it does in road games (15-20-1).
• Looking at over/unders, the Cavaliers hit the over less consistently in home games, as they've exceeded the total 13 times in 35 opportunities this season (37.1%). On the road, they have hit the over 21 times in 36 opportunities (58.3%).
• This season, Orlando is 17-20-0 at home against the spread (.459 winning percentage). On the road, it is 14-20-0 ATS (.412).
• Magic games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (20 times out of 37) than on the road (18 of 34) this year.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28 points, 5.8 assists and 4.5 boards.
• James Harden's numbers on the season are 24.1 points, 5 boards and 8 assists per game, shooting 43.4% from the floor and 37.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.1 made treys (ninth in league).
• Evan Mobley's numbers on the season are 18.3 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 53.4% from the field and 30.2% from downtown, with an average of 1.1 made treys.
• Dennis Schroder is averaging 11.2 points, 4.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds.
• Sam Merrill is averaging 12.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero averages 22.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists. He is also draining 46% of his shots from the floor and 31.4% from 3-point range, with 1.2 triples per game.
• Per game, Desmond Bane gives the Magic 20.4 points, 4.2 boards and 4.2 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.4 blocks.
• Wendell Carter Jr. averages 11.8 points, 7.5 boards and 2.1 assists. He is making 51.1% of his shots from the field and 32.2% from beyond the arc, with 1 treys per contest.
• Tristan da Silva averages 9.7 points, 3.7 boards and 1.5 assists. He is making 44.8% of his shots from the floor and 38.2% from 3-point range, with 1.6 treys per game.
• The Magic receive 5.7 points per game from Goga Bitadze, plus 4.8 boards and 1.3 assists.

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