With the NBA season heating up for bettors, the Orlando Magic take on the Cleveland Guardians in an Eastern Conference matchup. Cleveland has been playing better, winning four of five games. The Cavs have been having another solid season, after a rough start, and could have another strong game tonight.

Today’s game for the Cavs could continue their strong run this season before the All-Star break with a win against their rivals. The Cavs are also coming home strong with wins over the Magic and other opponents to start their home stand.

The Orlando Magic have been sluggish this season, losing three-games in a row and losing six of ten games. Orlando lost three games to the Cavs, and the Grizzlies beat the Magic in crucial games. Bettors could win big with the Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers taking on each other and win cash.

Game Details

Date:  January 26, 2026

Time:  7:00 PM

Location: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH

TV/Streaming:  FanDuel Sports Network Florida, Peacock, League Pass

Odds: (CLE -210, Cleveland -5.5, o/u 227.5)

Team Form & Recent Results

Orlando Magic Recent Form

• Lost three of their last five games, being 4-6 in their last ten games.
• 20th in PPG, 28th in three-point scoring, 13th in defneisve rating
• Orlando is hoping to stop the bleeding of their three-game losing streak
• Paolo Banchero scored 27 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 38 minutes.

Cleveland Cavaliers Recent Form

• Won three straight games, winning seven of ten games. 
• Fifth in the Eastern Conference, with their current winning streak
• Cleveland is fifth in PPG, seventh in pace, and fifth in three-point scoring
• Beaten the Magic at Orlando in a dominating win.

Key Storylines

• The Orlando Magic will be without Franz Wagner and Colin Castleton, while the Cavs will be without Darius Garland and Max Strus.
• De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, and Luke Travers will be game time decsions for the Cavaliers.
• The Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping to keep dominating the Magic in the regular season

• Philadelphia’s defense has been playing well, ranking well in steals and defensive ratings in the league. 
• Las Vegas is leaning toward the Hornets due to the roster being healthy, against the Sixers, who are losing two of their top stars.

Players to Watch

Orlando Magic

• Desmond Bane
• The Orlando Magic’s forward has been playing well, scoring 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
• Scored 14 points, three rebounds, and four assists with 39 minutes on the court

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Evan Mobley
• Mobley has been playing well with two double-doubles in two of five games.
• The Cavaliers star has been playing better since coming back from injuries and could have another strong game.

Matchup Breakdown

Offense vs. Defense

The Orlando Magic offense has been poor, with low rankings all season for the team. Orlando’s offense, even with Paolo Banchero having strong games, has been poor on offense. Orlando’s defense has also taken a step back, ranking in the middle of the league in defensive rankings, over the Cavs, whose defense has been getting better.

Cleveland has been having a strong season, with their offense being the top of the league this season. The Cavaliers’ offense has been amazing, with Donovan Mitchell having another great season, along with Mobley, and their depth playing well.

 Coaching / Strategy Notes

For the Orlando Magic to win this game, they need to limit the scoring from the Cavs’ stars and learn their lessons from their loss against the Cavaliers on Friday. Orlando will need Banchero to have a strong game, along with Bane, who could play well against the Cavs’ defense.

For the Cavaliers to win, they need to outperform the Magic on offense, which they have a history of doing this season and in the playoffs. Cleveland would also need to depend on Mobley and or Garland, who might come back from injury.

Prediction

Prediction: Orlando Magic 109, Cleveland Cavaliers 110

How to Watch

• TV channel/Local broadcasts: FanDuel Sports Network Florida, Peacock
• Streaming: NBA League Pass
• Radio: SiriusXM

FAQ SECTION

Q: What time is the [Orlando Magic] vs. [Cleveland Cavaliers] game?  

A: [The game will be on at 7:00 PM Eastern time for fans on the East Coast]

Q: Who is favored to win?  

A: [Cleveland Cavaliers, due to winning against the Magic in their last match-up on Friday, and having a stronger roster than the Magic this season. .]

Q: Where is the game being played?  

A: [Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH]

Q: What are the betting odds?  

A: [CLE -210, Cleveland -5.5, o/u 227.5]

Conclusion

This season has been amazing for the NBA, and bettors could have a strong game with the Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers having a strong game. Bettors could see a strong game from the Cavs, but potentially not cover due to the Magic facing them again, after a day off.

While the Cavs are a solid team, they could barely win tonight’s game against the Magic in a back-to-back game against each other. Bettors could take note of teams learning from their lessons against each other after a short time, and it could be a close game between two rivals. Bettors for tonight’s Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic could have a fun time, but might be disappointed with the result in the end.