Magic vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Monday, Jan. 26

The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers come into Monday night’s matchup with different vibes.

Orlando has been favored in its last five games but lost its last three contests, including a 119-105 home loss to these Cavaliers over the weekend. That win was the third straight for Cleveland, which has five wins in its last six games.

The oddsmakers have the Cavaliers as home favorites at the best betting sites on Monday night.

Let’s take a look at the odds, players to watch and my prediction for Monday night’s NBA matchup.

Magic vs. Cavaliers Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread

Magic +6.5 (-118)
Cavaliers -6.5 (-102)

Moneyline

Magic: +205
Cavaliers: -250

Total

227.5 (Over -115/Under -105)

Magic vs. Cavaliers How to Watch

Date: Monday, Jan. 26
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Rocket Arena
How to Watch (TV): Peacock, NBCSN, FDSN FL
Magic record: 23-21
Cavaliers record: 27-20

Magic vs. Cavaliers Injury Reports

Magic Injury Report

Colin Castleton – out
Franz Wagner – out

Cavaliers Injury Report

Darius Garland – out
De’Andre Hunter – questionable
Chris Livingston – out
Sam Merrill – questionable
Max Strus – out
Luke Travers – out

Magic vs. Cavaliers Best NBA Prop Bets

Magic Best NBA Prop Bet

Moritz Wagner OVER 7.5 Points (-137)

The Magic are easing Moritz Wagner back into action after returning from an ACL tear. He’s played in just four games, averaging 13 minutes per contest. That hasn’t slowed him down too much, though, as he has 42 points (10.5 per game) in those four games, including 13 and 14 in his last two contests.

Wagner will come off the bench again for the Magic tonight, but he should see 10 to 15 minutes of action, and that’s all he really needs to get eight points. He had 13 points in 4 of 11 shooting (1 of 5 from deep) in the loss to Cleveland over the weekend.

Magic vs. Cavaliers Prediction and Pick

The Magic have really struggled in their last three games. They lost by 17 as -3 favorites in Memphis, by 27 as -4 favorites against the Hornets, and then by 14 in a pick’em against the Cavaliers. Going on the road certainly won’t help, as Orlando is 9-11 on the road as opposed to 13-8 at home.

Cleveland has similar splits, going 15-11 at home and 12-9 on the road. Although the Cavs have struggled as home favorites (7-17 ATS) this season, I think they buck that trend and get another big win over the Magic, this time at home, on Monday night.

Pick: Cavaliers -6.5 (-102)

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