The Orlando Magic travel to the American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Here’s a Mavericks vs. Magic Prediction. This article will include a Mavericks vs. Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic have really struggled lately, as they’ve dropped eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting humbled by the Hawks in a 130-101 home defeat on Wednesday. Jamal Cain led the team with 17 points off the bench, Wendell Carter Jr. and Desmond Bane each scored 14 points, while Franz Wagner chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Magic shot just 40 percent from the field and six of 32 from the 3-point line, but they really let themselves down in the second quarter, where they leaked 47 points to suffer another blowout defeat.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have been in terrible shape as they’ve lost 16 of their last 19 games overall and they will be looking to snap a two-game skid after getting trampled by the Bucks in a 123-99 road defeat on Tuesday. Cooper Flagg led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds; Brandon Williams added 18 points while John Pulakidas chipped in with 11 points but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Mavericks shot just 35 percent from the field and 10 of 36 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Bucks from the very start and leaked 38 points in the first quarter and things only got worse as the game wore on, with the Mavericks eventually trailing by as many as 31 points at one stage. Khris Middleton had another quiet game of just eight points on three of 11 shooting while Max Christie shot just one of 12 for his three points.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last 13 home games against the Magic.
- The Magic have lost each of their 14 previous games at American Airlines Center following a loss.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last 18 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points: Facts
- Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last five games as favorites has gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Daniel Gafford is one of only two players to have made 10+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Khris Middleton is one of only eight players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Jalen Suggs has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Desmond Bane ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (92.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (93.9).
- The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (46.7).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (21.9).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (27.1).
Mavericks vs Magic Prediction
The Magic have ruled out Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac, while the Mavericks have ruled out Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II with PJ Washington, Caleb Martin and Marvin Bagley III all listed as doubtful. The last time these two teams met, it was a 115-114 win for the Magic back on Mar 5. You couldn’t back either side with any confidence right now, as both teams are struggling mightily, but in what could be a close game, I will lean with the Mavericks and the points in this one.