Cavaliers vs Magic NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 13
Preseason, Tuesday, October 13: the Cavaliers take on the Magic in Orlando at 7:00 PM ET.
Price: Cavaliers 52¢, Magic 48¢ (Polymarket, as of Tue 7:24 AM ET)
Kalshi: Cavaliers 51¢, Magic 49¢
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
Close to a coin flip: the Cavaliers are 52¢ and the Magic 48¢. Kalshi has the Cavaliers 1¢ cheaper at 51¢.
The Cavaliers opened at 46¢, so the price has moved 6¢ toward them since.
Who will play, and for how long
Expect the regulars for a stint in each half at most. Late minutes go to rookies and camp invites, so the final score says little about either team.
Availability
As of Tue 7:24 AM ET. Expect updates before tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Desmond Bane (Magic): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 13
Anthony Black (Magic): Day-To-Day, right ankle, expected back Oct 13
Jalen Suggs (Magic): Day-To-Day, illness, expected back Oct 13
Nae'Qwan Tomlin (Cavaliers): Day-To-Day, back, expected back Oct 13
Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Day-To-Day, left knee, expected back Oct 13
Izaiyah Nelson (Magic): Out, left ankle, expected back Nov 1
Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers): Day-To-Day, left knee, expected back Oct 13
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
These are 2025-26 numbers on current rosters: a guide to who the regulars are, not to tonight’s minutes.
Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell: 33.5 min, 32.2% usage, 27.9 pts, 4.5 reb, 5.7 ast
James Harden: 33.8 min, 24.0% usage, 20.5 pts, 4.8 reb, 7.7 ast
Evan Mobley: 31.9 min, 22.5% usage, 18.2 pts, 9.0 reb, 3.6 ast
Peyton Watson: 29.6 min, 20.6% usage, 14.6 pts, 4.9 reb, 2.1 ast (new, was DEN)
Jarrett Allen: 27.1 min, 19.9% usage, 15.4 pts, 8.5 reb, 1.8 ast
Magic
Paolo Banchero: 34.7 min, 27.6% usage, 22.2 pts, 8.4 reb, 5.2 ast
Desmond Bane: 33.6 min, 23.3% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.1 reb, 4.1 ast
Franz Wagner: 30.0 min, 27.0% usage, 20.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 3.3 ast
Anthony Black: 29.8 min, 22.2% usage, 15.0 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.7 ast
Jalen Suggs: 27.6 min, 22.9% usage, 13.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.5 ast
Track the game through tip on NBA WIRE, and check NBA MARKET for the better price.
More games on NBA predictions today. For every team’s price, see NBA prediction markets; for the season-long markets, NBA futures.
The rest of today’s games, across all four sports, are on TODAY.
FAQ
Is Donovan Mitchell playing tonight?
Donovan Mitchell was not on the injury report as of Tue 7:24 AM ET. Either way, expect a short night: he averaged 33.5 minutes last season, and preseason starters often play half that.
Is Paolo Banchero playing tonight?
Paolo Banchero was not on the injury report as of Tue 7:24 AM ET. Preseason minutes rarely come from the report, though: the Magic will say closer to tip, usually in the coach’s pregame session.
Who is favored in Cavaliers vs Magic?
The Cavaliers. Polymarket has them at 52¢, which reads as about a 52% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Cavaliers vs Magic?
Tuesday, October 13, at 7:00 PM ET, in Orlando.
Good luck!
Kalshi gives new traders $25 when you trade $25, code SKILL. Claim it here.
Underdog: play $5, get $100, code SKILL. Claim it here.
Polymarket gives new users $25 on a $10 deposit, code SKILL. Claim it here.