The Wednesday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Magic (0-4) lead the league in rebounding rate and have yet to keep an opponent under 108 points. On Monday, Orlando was outrebounded by a 50-41 margin during a 115-102 road loss against New York.
Number one overall draft pick Paolo Banchero led five Orlando players in double figures with 21 points (6-13 FG) and four rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. added 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Magic, who missed 28 of their 35 three-point attempts on the night.
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired All-Star G Donovan Mitchell in an offseason trade with Utah and have the talent to contend in the Eastern Conference. On Sunday, Cleveland limited visiting Washington to four points during the overtime period of a 117-107 victory. The Cavaliers (2-1) outrebounded the Wizards by a 48-35 margin and converted 22 of 25 from the free-throw line.
Cleveland G Donovan Mitchell poured in a game-high 37 points on 12-for-29 from the field and pulled down five boards. Jarrett Allen contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who converted' 20 turnovers into 28 points.
Recent Betting Trends
- Magic are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
- Cavaliers are 27-10-2 ATS in their last 39 games following a ATS win.
- Under is 7-3 in Magic last 10 road games.
- Over is 8-3 in Cavaliers last 11 home games.
- Magic are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Free NBA Pick:
Cleveland Cavaliers -8