There’s nothing magical about the Orlando Magic’s recent slide.
Orlando, which visits the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday, is playing the second of back-to-back outings after failing to snuff out a five-game losing skid last night.
If the Magic are going to get right, it will all be on star Paolo Banchero.
Orlando enters tonight without three of its top five scorers, as Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Anthony Black are all out of commission.
Our Magic vs. Cavaliers predictions dig in Banchero’s bag and my NBA picks like the value on his 3-point shooting prop tonight.
Magic vs Cavaliers prediction
Magic vs Cavaliers best bet: Paolo Banchero Over 1.5 3-pointers (+150)
Due to those injuries, Paolo Banchero’s usage has shot up during the Orlando Magic’s five-game skid.
He’s coming off a busy night in the loss versus Indiana Monday, firing up 27 shots (second most of the season), including nine attempts from outside.
Banchero made four triples and has been active from outside during this slump. In fact, his long-range looks have climbed this month, averaging 4.5 3-point attempts (up from 3.8).
The Cleveland Cavaliers rank 26th in opponent 3-point percentage and have allowed an average of almost 16 3-pointers over their last three contests.
Banchero’s projections lean toward two triples.
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Magic vs Cavaliers same-game parlay
Cleveland has strung together recent wins against some of the worst clubs in the NBA. They face a hungry Orlando team desperate to stop sliding down the standings, with the threat of falling out of the play-in tournament looming. Game models have this closer than the 10.5-point spread.
With Franz Wagner out for Orlando and frontcourt mate Jarrett Allen sidelined, Evan Mobley patrols the paint and cleans the glass. Forecasts call for as many as 10 rebounds from Mobley, who has recorded double-figure boards in four of his last six games.
Magic vs Cavaliers SGP
- Magic +10.5
- Paolo Banchero Over 1.5 3-pointers
- Evan Mobley Over 9.5 rebounds
Our "from downtown" SGP: One-Man Magic
Orlando needs to stop the bleeding and without three of its top five scorers, Banchero gets all the touches he wants. He dropped 25 points, eight rebounds and two triples on the Cavs back on March 11.
Magic vs Cavaliers SGP
- Orlando moneyline
- Paolo Banchero Over 24.5 points
- Paolo Banchero Over 1.5 3-pointers
- Paolo Banchero Over 7.5 rebounds
Magic vs Cavaliers odds
- Spread: Magic +10.5 | Cavaliers -10.5
- Moneyline: Magic +375 | Cavaliers -500
- Over/Under: Over 231 | Under 231
Magic vs Cavaliers betting trend to know
Cleveland is 15-4 SU but just 4-15 ATS when set as double-digits favorites this season. Find more NBA betting trends for Magic vs. Cavaliers.
How to watch Magic vs Cavaliers
| Location | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH |
| Date | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Peacock |
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