Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Betting Tips I Mar. 16, 2025

The Orlando Magic visit the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Rocket Arena on Sunday, looking to stop the home team from notching their 17th straight victory while padding their push for the playoffs.

Orlando (31-27) enters the contest off a loss in their previous match against the Minnesota Timberwolves despite a solid double-double effort from All-Star forward Paolo Banchero, who finished with 43 points and 10 rebounds. The Magic are currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

The Cavaliers (56-10), meanwhile, have won 16 straight games, further solidifying their spot at the top of the East and already securing a playoff spot.

Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview, Predicted Starting Lineups, Betting Tips, Odds, and Prediction

The Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers clash is set for a 1 P.M. tipoff ET on NBA TV and on the NBA app with a subscription to the NBA League Pass.

Below are the odds for the game as listed at the time of writing:

Teams	Spread	Total o/u	Moneyline
Orlando Magic	+10.5	o219 (-110)	+382
Cleveland Cavaliers	-10.5	u219 (-110)	-500

Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tipoff.

Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview

The Orlando Magic will have their hands full against the East-leading Cavaliers, who have been practically invincible in the ongoing campaign. They have to come in with a solid collective effort if they are to score a win over the home team as Paolo Banchero cannot do it alone as was seen in their previous game.

Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter as well as off-the-bench guys like Jonathan Isaac and Goga Bitadze, should show up and help Banchero go up against the formidable frontcourt of the Cavaliers.

Cleveland, meanwhile, has had the number of the Magic so far this season, winning both their previous two matches. They, however, should show no let-up against a playoff-contending team like the Magic, who could well be a potential postseason opponent.

Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Predicted Starting Lineups

The already-depleted Magic, who are without Jalen Suggs (knee) and Moritz Wagner (knee) for the season, are expected to parade their usual starting five save for point guard Cole Anthony, who has been ruled questionable for Sunday's game because of toe issues. If he is a no-go, Corey Joseph should get the start.

Position	Player
PG	Corey Joseph
SG	Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF	Franz Wagner
PF	Paolo Banchero
C	Wendell Carter Jr.

Cleveland, for its part, has All-Stars Evan Mobley (right foot contusion) and Donovan Mitchell (groin) listed as questionable against the Magic. Such could see DeAndre Hunter and Isaac Okoro filling up their spots.

Position	Players
PG	Darius Garland
SG	Isaac Okoro
SF	Max Strus
PF	De'Andre Hunter
C	Jarrett Allen

Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips

With Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley possibly out, Jarrett Allen is listed as a +650 to score the first basket in the game, including free throws. Franz Wagner, meanwhile, is a +700, with Darius Garland and Max Strus the next best picks at +750 and +950, respectively.

Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

The Cavaliers could be playing without two key pieces against the Magic, but they should be fine and notch their 17th straight win. All season long they have shown they have a firm grip on who they are as a team, notwithstanding occasional rotation changes, and should show it once again on Sunday.