Since 2012, the Orlando Magic have only three playoff appearances. Orlando was not an NBA betting factor, having been eliminated in the first round all three times. This year, the Magic are in a play-in position. Correlate that Orlando is too far behind for one of the six automatic playoff spots. Thus, Sunday’s game at the Cleveland Cavaliers is quite important. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have caught fire. Since the arrival of Luka Doncic, the Lake Show has been a winner. On Sunday, the Lakers host the falling Suns of Phoenix.
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, March 16, 2025, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Orlando Magic Team Overview
First among Orlando scorers is Franz Wagner with 24.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Orlando has NBA metrics of 30th for scoring offense, 27th for field goal percentage, 30th for 3-point field goal percentage, 24th for free throw percentage, and 27th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Magic have NBA metrics of 1st for scoring defense, 21st for field goal percentage permitted, 24th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 2nd for defensive rebounding.
The Magic are 29-35 straight up, 28-35-1 against the spread, and 25-39 over/under the online betting total. Late on, Orlando has covered four out of their last ten games. In contrast, the Magic have gone under the total in seven of its previous ten matchups. Concurrently, Orlando is 9th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Orlando is 24.5 games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Overview
First among Cleveland scorers is Donovan Mitchell with 24.4 points per game.
Cleveland has NBA metrics of 1st for scoring offense, 2nd for field goal percentage, 1st for 3-point field goal percentage, 11th for free throw percentage, and 7th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Cavaliers have NBA metrics of 10th for scoring defense, 4th for field goal percentage permitted, 15th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 11th for defensive rebounding.
The Cavaliers are 53-10 straight up, 40-22-1 against the spread, and 41-22 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Cleveland has covered six out of their last ten games. While the Cavaliers have gone over the total in three of its previous five matchups. Concurrently, Cleveland is 1st in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Cleveland is eight games ahead of Boston in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
In sum, Cleveland is a quality team in good form. Orlando is not.
SBG Best Bet: Cleveland Cavaliers.
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, March 16, 2025, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Phoenix Suns Team Overview
First among Phoenix scorers is Kevin Durant with 26.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Phoenix has NBA metrics of 14th for scoring offense, 8th for field goal percentage, 4th for 3-point field goal percentage, 3rd for free throw percentage, and 26th for offensive rebounding. Compared to defense, the Suns have NBA metrics of 24th for scoring defense, 17th for field goal percentage permitted, 21st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 21st for defensive rebounding.
The Suns are 29-34 straight up, 23-29-1 against the spread, and 33-28 over/under the sports betting total. Late on, Phoenix has covered four out of their last six games. While the Suns have gone over the total in six of its previous seven matchups. Concurrently, Phoenix is 11th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Phoenix is 23 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Overview
First among Laker scorers is LeBron James, with 25.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game.
Los Angeles has NBA metrics of 17th for scoring offense, 7th for field goal percentage, 17th for 3-point field goal percentage, 12th for free throw percentage, and 25th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Lakers have NBA metrics of 8th for scoring defense, 8th for field goal percentage permitted, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 9th for defensive rebounding.
The Lakers are 40-21 straight up, 35-25-1 against the spread, and 28-33 over/under the NBA odds total. Late on, Los Angeles has covered seven out of their last eight games. While the Lakers have gone under the total in eight of its previous nine matchups. Concurrently, Los Angeles is 2nd in the Western Conference playoff standings. Los Angeles is 11 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
On this occasion, the Lakers will be overpriced while the Suns show improved form. Too much square money is on LA.
SBG Best Bet: Phoenix Suns.