Dallas Mavericks (35-38) vs. Orlando Magic (35-38)
March 27, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic -6.5; Over/Under: 219.5
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The Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic meet on Thursday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Nets, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Bulls, Hawks, and Hawks next. The Mavs have lost 10 of their last 13 games and are out of the play-in tournament.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 19 points and 5 assists, while Kai Jones is averaging 21 points and 8 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Klay Thompson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Hornets and Lakers, and they play the Kings, Clippers, and Spurs next. The Magic look to win four straight games for the first time since November 25 – December 1.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 105 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 106.1 points on 47 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 25.4 points and 4.8 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.2 points and 5.7 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last five home games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have lost four of their last five road games.
- The Magic have covered the spread in six of their last seven games.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Magic teams that held a losing record.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last 10 games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Magic have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Mavericks’ last four games at Kia Center.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mavericks’ last nine games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last five night games have gone OVER the total points line.
Magic vs Mavericks Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner, Cole Anthony, and Jalen Suggs.
The Mavs will be without Kyrie Irving, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, and Caleb Martin. Anthony Davis is questionable with an adductor injury.
Magic vs Mavericks Prediction
The Magic have won three straight games and could be finally turning the corner. However, two of those three wins came against the Hornets and Wizards, so let’s pump the brakes a bit. The Magic are still 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games when they were favorites of five or more points.
The Mavs are quietly getting healthier with the return of AD and others, and they’re fighting for a spot in the play-in tournament. The Mavericks shouldn’t just roll over in a spot like this, and I’m not 100 percent sold on the Magic based on what we’ve seen over the last three months. I’ll take a stab with the Mavs and the points on Thursday night.
