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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 27 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 114-98
22-32 39-24 30-25 23-17
Position#9
Record27-20
FormWLWWW
Points / game119.1
Allowed / game116.9
vs
Position#13
Record22-20
FormWWLLL
Points / game115.3
Allowed / game115.2
USANBA· Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Cleveland Cavaliers v Orlando Magic
06 Feb 2027
CLE v ORL
upcoming
24 Mar 2026
CLE136
ORL131
26 Jan 2026
CLE114
ORL98
16 Mar 2025
CLE103
ORL108
01 Nov 2024
CLE120
ORL109
05 May 2024
CLE106
ORL94
30 Apr 2024
CLE104
ORL103
22 Apr 2024
CLE96
ORL86
20 Apr 2024
CLE97
ORL83
22 Feb 2024
CLE109
ORL116
06 Dec 2023
CLE121
ORL111
02 Dec 2022
CLE107
ORL96
26 Oct 2022
CLE103
ORL92
28 Mar 2022
CLE107
ORL101
27 Nov 2021
CLE105
ORL92
28 Apr 2021
CLE104
ORL109
06 Dec 2019
CLE87
ORL93
27 Nov 2019
CLE104
ORL116
03 Mar 2019
CLE107
ORL93
18 Jan 2018
CLE104
ORL103
21 Oct 2017
CLE93
ORL114
04 Apr 2017
CLE122
ORL102
29 Oct 2016
CLE105
ORL99
02 Jan 2016
CLE104
ORL79
23 Nov 2015
CLE117
ORL103
24 Nov 2014
CLE106
ORL74
19 Feb 2014
CLE101
ORL93
02 Jan 2014
CLE87
ORL81
07 Apr 2013
CLE91
ORL85
08 Feb 2013
CLE119
ORL108
15 Apr 2012
CLE84
ORL100
21 Mar 2011
CLE86
ORL97
28 Dec 2010
CLE95
ORL110
11 Apr 2010
CLE92
ORL98
11 Feb 2010
CLE115
ORL106
28 May 2009
CLE112
ORL102
22 May 2009
CLE96
ORL95
20 May 2009
CLE106
ORL107
17 Mar 2009
CLE97
ORL93
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
120-116
120
116
+4
123avg 112
A07/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
122-131
122
131
-9
116avg 112
A09/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
146-134
146
134
+12
144avg 112
H10/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
L
112-123
112
123
-11
102avg 112
H13/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
133-107
133
107
+26
139avg 112
A15/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
117-115
117
115
+2
121avg 112
A17/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
104-136
104
136
-32
92avg 112
H19/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
94-87
94
87
+7
88avg 112
A22/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
123-118
123
118
+5
112avg 112
H24/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
119-105
119
105
+14
116avg 112
A25/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-28
31-32
31-33
36-23
31-32
36-31
22-43
33-25
29-33
34-32
36-26
47-43
22-34
40-20
24-36
26-33
33-18
27-29
33-28
40-32
31-31
24-31
29-29
33-24
27-32
24-34
28-25
25-45
33-20
23-12
20-32
18-23
35-35
33-36
34-22
21-25
25-23
30-25
27-22
37-35
236.2Avg total
119.0Scored
117.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)119.1116.9236.0+2.357%
Season at home (26)118.5117.0235.5+1.558%
Season away (21)120.0116.7236.7+3.257%
Last 10 (10)119.0117.2236.2+1.870%
Last 5 (5)111.4112.2223.6-0.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)116.0118.5234.5-2.533%
vs Similar ◀ (14)115.6115.1230.8+0.550%
vs Weaker (10)124.7120.5245.2+4.270%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
114-121
114
121
-7
106avg 102
A03/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
135-127
135
127
+8
134avg 102
H04/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
L
112-120
112
120
-8
105avg 102
A07/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
104-103 OT
104
103
+1
98avg 102
A08/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
91-103
91
103
-12
78avg 102
H10/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
128-118
128
118
+10
125avg 102
H11/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
118-111
118
111
+7
114avg 102
H15/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
L
109-126
109
126
-17
101avg 102
A18/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
97-124
97
124
-27
86avg 102
H23/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
105-119
105
119
-14
93avg 102
H25/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-22
27-37
36-32
19-30
28-36
41-22
38-42
28-27
29-30
21-32
37-39
25-19
21-23
27-20
31-21
14-29
28-24
26-29
25-30
12-20
26-26
32-33
33-39
37-20
23-39
35-28
26-12
34-32
23-40
30-32
28-28
28-26
20-35
21-27
26-35
30-27
23-25
25-30
22-27
35-37
228.5Avg total
111.3Scored
117.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)115.3115.2230.5+0.052%
Season at home (21)114.9114.0228.9+0.862%
Season away (21)115.7116.4232.1-0.843%
Last 10 (10)111.3117.2228.5-5.940%
Last 5 (5)111.4119.6231.0-8.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)117.6119.6237.2-2.038%
vs Similar ◀ (11)110.1111.0221.1-0.945%
vs Weaker (11)117.3116.5233.7+0.873%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: -4.7-4.7Q2Q2: +2.0+2.0Q2: -0.5-0.5Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: -0.3-0.3Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -0.5-0.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: -4.7-4.7Q2Q2: +2.0+2.0Q2: -0.5-0.5Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: -0.3-0.3Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -0.5-0.5
Cleveland CavaliersOrlando Magic
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#29
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A07/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
67-63
67
63
+4
A09/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
63-65
63
65
-2
H10/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
62-54
62
54
+8
H13/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
60-47
60
47
+13
A15/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
55-62
55
62
-7
A17/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
51-66
51
66
-15
H19/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
56-32
56
32
+24
A22/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
68-71
68
71
-3
H24/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
55-48
55
48
+7
A25/01
NBA
115.8Avg total
59.0Scored
56.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.058.5116.5-0.643%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.661.0119.6-2.438%-
Last 30 away (14)57.255.7112.9+1.550%-
Last 10 (10)59.056.8115.8+2.250%-
Last 5 (5)57.055.8112.8+1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)54.862.8117.7-8.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)57.355.9113.2+1.457%-
vs Weaker (10)60.859.6120.4+1.250%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#22
D
59-59
59
59
+0
A03/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
69-58
69
58
+11
H04/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
L
50-62
50
62
-12
A07/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
48-43
48
43
+5
A08/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
54-53
54
53
+1
H10/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
58-59
58
59
-1
H11/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
L
58-67
58
67
-9
H15/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
L
53-72
53
72
-19
A18/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
41-62
41
62
-21
H23/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
48-55
48
55
-7
H25/01
NBA
112.8Avg total
53.8Scored
59.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.458.9116.3-1.543%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.358.5113.7-3.227%-
Last 30 away (15)59.659.3118.9+0.360%-
Last 10 (10)53.859.0112.8-5.230%-
Last 5 (5)51.663.0114.6-11.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)55.161.5116.6-6.438%-
vs Similar ◀ (11)58.856.2115.0+2.655%-
vs Weaker (11)57.759.7117.5-2.036%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 119.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.2 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.230.8
56.8%
54.8%61.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.613.4
37.6%
35.8%40.2
🏀 Free throws22.017.2
78.2%
78.1%17.2
They take 89.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 111.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.528.6
52.5%
54.8%57.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.311.5
34.5%
35.8%34.5
🏀 Free throws24.319.6
80.7%
78.1%19.6
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 27 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWWLWWLWLW
Orlando Magic
LLLWWLWLWL
#9
League position
#13
+1.8
Net rating
-5.9
116.4
Offensive rating
110.5
114.7
Defensive rating
116.4
56.7%
Effective FG%
52.2%
55.7%
Opp. effective FG%
57.5%
14.3%
Turnover %
14.2%
27.2%
Off. rebound %
25.9%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.28
37.6%
3-point %
34.5%
68.8%
Assist %
67.3%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence116.4 · 110.5Defence114.7 · 116.4Shooting56.7% · 52.2%3-point %37.6% · 34.5%Ball care14.3% · 14.2%Off. rebounds27.2% · 25.9%Free throws0.24 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)70% · 40%
■ Cleveland Cavaliers   ■ Orlando Magic
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
25/01/26AOrlando Magic119-105
24/01/26HSacramento Kings123-118
22/01/26ACharlotte Hornets94-87
19/01/26HOklahoma City Thunder104-136
17/01/26APhiladelphia 76ers117-115
15/01/26APhiladelphia 76ers133-107
13/01/26HUtah Jazz112-123
10/01/26HMinnesota Timberwolves146-134
09/01/26AMinnesota Timberwolves122-131
07/01/26AIndiana Pacers120-116
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/01/26HCleveland Cavaliers105-119
23/01/26HCharlotte Hornets97-124
18/01/26AMemphis Grizzlies109-126
15/01/26HMemphis Grizzlies118-111
11/01/26HNew Orleans Pelicans128-118
10/01/26HPhiladelphia 76ers91-103
08/01/26ABrooklyn Nets104-103 OT
07/01/26AWashington Wizards112-120
04/01/26HIndiana Pacers135-127
03/01/26AChicago Bulls114-121

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW57%
HomeLWLLW58%
AwayLWWWW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472621
Win %57%58%57%
Points / game119.1118.5120.0
Allowed / game116.9117.0116.7
Point differential+2.3+1.5+3.2
Avg total236.0235.5236.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%31%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)50% (6)60% (5)
Overtime %4%4%5%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL52%
HomeLWWLL62%
AwayWLLWL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422121
Win %52%62%43%
Points / game115.3114.9115.7
Allowed / game115.2114.0116.4
Point differential+0.0+0.8-0.8
Avg total230.5228.9232.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%19%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (15)62% (8)71% (7)
Overtime %7%0%14%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder4536980%120.7108.3+12.4
2 Detroit Pistons44331175%117.4110.1+7.3
3 Denver Nuggets46311567%120.7116.2+4.5
4 San Antonio Spurs44291566%117.2112.3+4.9
5 Houston Rockets43271663%116.9110.8+6.1
6 Los Angeles Lakers43271663%115.9115.9+0.1
7 Boston Celtics45281762%116.9110.3+6.6
8 Toronto Raptors47291862%114.3111.8+2.5
9 Phoenix Suns45271860%114.7111.2+3.5
10 Minnesota Timberwolves46271959%119.2115.0+4.2
11 New York Knicks43251858%117.5113.8+3.7
12 Cleveland Cavaliers47272057%119.1116.9+2.3
13 Golden State Warriors47262155%116.7113.5+3.2
14 Miami Heat46252154%120.0118.1+1.9
15 Philadelphia 76ers45242153%116.1115.8+0.3
16 Orlando Magic42222052%115.3115.2+0.0
17 Chicago Bulls45232251%117.9119.7-1.8
18 Portland Trail Blazers46232350%116.1117.8-1.7
19 Atlanta Hawks48232548%117.8118.7-0.9
20 Los Angeles Clippers45212447%112.6113.0-0.4
21 Memphis Grizzlies43182542%115.5116.6-1.1
22 Dallas Mavericks46192741%114.3116.5-2.3
23 Milwaukee Bucks44182641%111.9115.5-3.6
24 Charlotte Hornets47192840%116.3115.0+1.3
25 Utah Jazz46153133%119.0127.8-8.8
26 Brooklyn Nets44123227%107.9115.1-7.2
27 Sacramento Kings47123526%111.0121.2-10.2
28 New Orleans Pelicans48123625%114.8121.5-6.7
29 Indiana Pacers47113623%110.2118.5-8.3
30 Washington Wizards44103423%112.2123.1-10.8
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cleveland Cavaliers22393023114
Orlando Magic3224251798
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