Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 1/26/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers duke it out at the Rocket Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview 

The Orlando Magic have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last six games overall and they will be looking to snap a three-game slide after getting trampled by the Cavaliers in a 119-105 loss on Saturday. Paolo Banchero led the team with 27 points on seven of 14 shooting, Desmond Bane added 20 points with four rebounds and three assists while Anthony Black chipped in with 16 points and five assists.

As a team, the Magic shot 41 percent from the field and 11 of 40 from the 3-point line as they did their best to stay within striking distance despite their poor shooting, until late in the third quarter where the Cavaliers pulled away. Wendell Carter Jr had a rough game of just 11 points on three of nine shooting while Jalen Suggs scored just nine points in his return to the lineup. 

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a roll as they’ve won five of their last six games and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after routing the Magic in a 119-105 road win on Saturday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 36 points and nine assists on 15 of 30 shooting, Jaylon Tyson added 17 points while Evan Mobley chipped in with 13 points.

As a team, the Cavaliers shot 53 percent from the field and 15 of 34 from the 3-point line as they went on an 11-2 run in the second quarter to take a narrow lead into halftime. Before they clicked into gear and exploded for 37 points in the fourth quarter to pull away and win comfortably on the road.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won 18 of their last 20 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
• The Magic have lost seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The Magic have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 night games at Rocket Arena following a road win.
• The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Magic’s last five games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of the Cavaliers’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts

• Evan Mobley rank 2nd amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (2.9) this season.
• Jaylon Tyson ranks 5th amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.2%) this season.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

• Anthony Black ranks T7th in the league for fast break points (160) this season.
• Jalen Suggs is one of only 10 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cavaliers rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.8%).
• The Cavaliers rank 29th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.3%).
• This season, 19.0% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line – highest mark in the league.
• The Magic rank 29th in the league for three-point percentage this season (33.9%).

Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

The Magic have ruled out Franz Wagner once again, while the Cavaliers are still missing Darius Garland, Max Strus and Sam Merrill. It’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row, but the Magic have been frustratingly inconsistent lately as they collected wins over good teams like the Trail Blazers and the Nuggets.

Now they have lost their last three games by an average of 19 points. In contrast, the Cavaliers are starting to heat up again despite the injuries they’ve had to deal with, and I think they represent decent value at the short line at home.

Peter Tran's Pick: Cleveland -4.5