The Cleveland Cavaliers (26-20) visit the Orlando Magic (23-20) on Saturday night as both teams look to strengthen their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Cleveland aims to extend its two-game winning streak, while Orlando tries to use its home court to snap out of a recent funk. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.
Below, we’ll break down our Cavaliers vs. Magic prediction and picks for Saturday night’s game. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Cavaliers vs. Magic Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
After finishing 64-18 last season and capturing the No. 1 seed in the East, Cleveland has endured a more uneven campaign. The Cavaliers sit sixth at 26-20 but have won eight of their last 12, signaling they’ve started to find a rhythm again.
The Magic, meanwhile, entered last postseason as the No. 7 seed after a 41-41 finish and a second straight Southeast Division title. They advanced out of the play-in before falling to the Boston Celtics in five games in the first round. This year, Orlando is 23-20 and again sits in the 7‑spot while managing injuries to star SF Franz Wagner.
Saturday night marks the 130th regular-season meeting between Cleveland and Orlando, with the Cavaliers holding a 67-62 edge in the series. This is their first matchup of the year.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Over/Under, Spread
The Cavaliers enter Saturday’s game as 1.5-point road underdogs, returning a 1.96x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Magic are home favorites with a 1.75x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Orlando Magic -1.5
- Over/Under: 228.5
- Game Winner Payout: Cavaliers 1.96x | Magic 1.75x
Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Cavaliers vs. Magic injury report for Saturday, via NBA.com.
Cavaliers Injury Report
- PG Darius Garland (toe): OUT
- SF Max Strus (foot): OUT
Magic Injury Report
- PG Jalen Suggs (knee) - Probable
- SF Franz Wagner (ankle) - OUT
Cavaliers vs. Magic Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to help you make your Cavaliers vs. Magic prediction on Saturday, January 24.
- The Cavaliers have struggled against the spread at 16-30-0 (34.8%, worst in the league), but they’re 5-3-0 ATS as road underdogs (62.5%). That's one of the better marks in the sport.
- The Magic are 17-26-0 ATS (39.5%) and have failed to cover in seven of their last 10.
- Despite their recent skid, Orlando has been more reliable at home (9-11-0 ATS) than on the road (7-13-0). Cleveland has actually been better away from home (9-11-0 ATS) than at Rocket Arena (7-19-0 ATS).
- Head coach Kenny Atkinson’s squad carries a 114.2 defensive rating but is still allowing 117.2 PPG, putting added pressure on its offense to overcome defensive shortcomings.
- The Magic have covered the spread in three of the last four head-to-head meetings in Orlando.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Picks for PrizePicks Today: Saturday, January 24
Here are two top Cavaliers vs. Magic player picks to consider for Saturday, January 24. Player projections are via the PrizePicks NBA board.
Cavaliers SG Donovan Mitchell vs. Magic Projection: 27.5 Points
- Through 42 games, Mitchell averages 29.0 points on 48.2% shooting and 38.3% from deep while logging 34.1 minutes per game.
- Spida has torched Orlando for 29.0 PPG over his last five meetings, including a 50-point playoff eruption and 23 points in their most recent matchup on March 16, 2025.
- Orlando’s perimeter defense has been vulnerable, surrendering 28.0 PPG to opposing point guards, the highest marks in the league.
- Mitchell is taking 20.7 shots per game with a 31.2% usage rate as Cleveland’s primary scorer. In 51 career games without G Darius Garland, he has averaged 29.0 points, 6.4 assists, and 4.5 rebounds, underscoring his expanded role when Garland sits.
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Magic PF Paolo Banchero vs. Cavaliers Projection: 37.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Banchero nets 34.7 combined points, rebounds, and assists (21.0 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 5.0 APG) on average through 33 contests.
- Against Cleveland, Banchero has averaged 23.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists for his career (35.0 PRA). Over his last two meetings with the Cavs, those numbers climb to 25.0 points, 8.0 boards, and 5.5 assists (38.5 PRA).
- Orlando’s star forward’s 27.1% usage rate leads the offense. Cleveland allows PFs to average 39.9 PRA — third-most in the NBA.
- Banchero's 23.0% assist rate and 22.5% defensive rebound rate encapsulate his all‑around impact.
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