Published Mar 10, 6:39am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 10, 6:39am ET
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One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the Orlando Magic hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. Who comes out on top in our Magic vs Cavaliers pick?
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| Orlando Magic | +133 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -144 |
Following consecutive losses against the Rockets and Pistons, Orlando has bounced back, winning its last four games. This includes a 130-91 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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The Magic led by a 67-55 margin at the break. And in the second half, they outscored Milwaukee 63-36, including a 33-15 edge in the third quarter, en route to an easy win.
Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 33 points, along with five rebounds and three assists. Jalen Suggs added 20 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
On the other side, the Cavaliers have won three of their last four games. Their latest triumph was a 115-101 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
Cleveland raced out to a 12-point advantage over the short-handed Sixers. The home team extended that advantage to 25 points (84-59) in the third quarter before coasting to a 14-point win.
James Harden led six double-digit scorers with 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists. He is the ninth player in NBA history to reach 29,000 points. Donovan Mitchell contributed 17 points and six assists for a Cleveland squad that is 18-6 across its last 24 outings.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cavs have taken five of the previous six meetings in this series, and they are undefeated in their last six outings against Southeast Division opponents. With that in mind, Cleveland has the edge in this Eastern Conference showdown.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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