Cavs vs. Magic Betting Preview
The Cavaliers open as a -1 road favorite in Orlando Monday night.
Opening Line Trend
We get a number that suggests the Cavs -1 is right on the money, though this line has moved to -2.
Recent Head to Head
The Cavs have beaten Orlando in seven of the last nine meetings though they lost to the Magic in Orlando on December 11 104-94.
Back to Back
Orlando hosted the Miami Heat last night and won.
Recent Performance
Cleveland enters this game having won seven straight though most of those were at home.
Winners and Whiners writes of the Cavs:
"They are averaging over 120 points per game over that span and nearly 30 assists, without their starting point guard (Darius) Garland. Mitchell has taken over the de-facto point guard duties since Garland was injured and has been outstanding. Mitchell is averaging over 28 points per game, 6.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds since the Cavs' starting point guard went down, along with Mobley. He is only averaging two turnovers per game in that span as well. The Cavs also have the good fortune of facing the Magic on the second game of a back-to-back and third game in four nights. The Magic are just 2-6 in the second game of back-to-backs including five straight losses."
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Injuries and Other Notes
Darius Garland still out for Cleveland will be making his return shortly.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
