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Cavaliers vs. Magic odds, line, start time: 2023 NBA picks, April 4 predictions from proven computer model

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (49-30) will try to reach the 50-win mark for the first time since 2017-18 when they face the Orlando Magic (34-44) on Tuesday night. Cleveland snapped a two-game losing streak when it beat Indiana by 10 points on Sunday. Orlando has won five of its last six games, but it is one loss or one Chicago win from being eliminated from the NBA play-in tournament in the Eastern Conference.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET from the Amway Center. Cleveland is favored by 5 points in the latest Magic vs. Cavaliers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 222. Before entering any Cavaliers vs. Magic picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters the final week of the 2022-23 NBA regular season a stunning 71-36 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Magic vs. Cavaliers. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Magic vs. Cavs:

  • Magic vs. Cavaliers spread: Magic +5
  • Magic vs. Cavaliers over/under: 222 points
  • Magic vs. Cavaliers money line: Orlando +170, Cleveland -205
  • Magic vs. Cavaliers picks: See picks here

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Why the Magic can cover

Orlando has found its best form down the stretch of the regular season, winning five of its last six games to keep its slim playoff hopes alive. The Magic notched their second consecutive win with a 128-102 blowout against Detroit on Sunday, as eight players scored in double figures. Jalen Suggs scored 18 of the team’s 65 bench points, while Cole Anthony added 17 points. 

The Magic are averaging 118.2 points per game over their last six wins, which is more than six points better than their season average. Rookie of the Year favorite Paolo Banchero scored 30 points against Washington last Friday, shooting 8 of 17 from the floor. Orlando has covered the…

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