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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic will square off in the NBA preseason tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The game will broadcast live on Peacock and NBCSN.
The Cavaliers are 1.5-point favorites over the Magic on the spread, with the over/under set at 228.5 total points. The Cavaliers are -118 moneyline favorites to win outright, while the Magic are listed as -102 underdogs to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Cavaliers vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, October 13.
Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction
- Cavaliers vs Magic pick: Under 228.5 (-110)
My Cavaliers vs. Magic best bet is the total to stay under 228.5 points, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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Cavaliers vs Magic Odds
| Cavaliers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -105 | 228.5 -110o / -110u | -118 |
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -115 | 228.5 -110o / -110u | -102 |
- Cavaliers vs Magic spread: Cavaliers -1.5 (-105), Magic +1.5 (-115)
- Cavaliers vs Magic over/under: 228.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Cavaliers vs Magic moneyline: Cavaliers -118, Magic -102
Cavaliers vs Magic NBA Preseason Preview
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cavaliers enter this year following an impressive 52-30 regular season in 2025-26, where they finished 4th in the Eastern Conference under head coach Kenny Atkinson.
Cleveland's offensive firepower was undeniable last year, averaging 119.5 points per game with an Offensive Rating of 119.2. That scoring prowess was on display into their most recent preseason matchup on October 11, where they comfortably defeated the Magic 119-105.
However, our Bet Labs system titled "Road Lock Down (Preseason)" targets matchups containing teams exactly like the Cavaliers in this spot.
The betting market often overreacts to a visiting team that just scored over 100 points, naturally inflating the game total. In preseason basketball, replicating high offensive efficiency across consecutive games is difficult due to fluctuating rotations and minute restrictions for primary scorers.
With Cleveland priced at -1.5 on the spread, the overarching focus shifts to how their recent offensive success artificially props up the total.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Magic host this Eastern Conference preseason rematch after a 45-37 campaign last season, where they posted a balanced 114.9 Offensive Rating and 114.3 Defensive Rating.
Orlando is looking to bounce back after surrendering 119 points to Cleveland just a few days ago. Facing a familiar conference opponent in a short turnaround naturally breeds heightened defensive awareness and tactical adjustments, which supports the Road Lock Down system's logic.
Orlando's primary objective will be tightening their defensive rotations rather than engaging in a shootout. When combining Orlando's defensive motivations with the disjointed nature of preseason lineups, expectations for a high-scoring affair are likely misplaced.
Cavaliers vs Magic Pick, Betting Analysis
This matchup aligns nicely with our Road Lock Down (Preseason) Bet Labs system. Cleveland enters as the visiting team fresh off a 119-point performance against this same Orlando squad. The total sits at an elevated 228.5, which appears to be influenced by the previous game's result.
However, the familiarity between these conference rivals should lead to improved defensive execution from the Magic, while unpredictable preseason rotations will likely hinder both teams' ability to sustain offensive rhythm.
The market expects a shootout, but the conditions point toward a lower-scoring preseason game.
Pick: Under 228.5 (-110)
