The Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic meet Monday in NBA action at the Amway Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview 

The Dallas Mavericks look to build on their 5-1 start to the season. The Dallas Mavericks have won 2 of their first 3 road games. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 120.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.8 points and 9.4 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 20.3 points and 3.3 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Grant Williams is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 40.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 39.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Dallas Mavericks Team Facts

• The Mavericks have lost each of their last seven road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
• Eight of the Mavericks’ last nine games as underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview 

The Orlando Magic look to build on their solid 4-2 start to the season. The Orlando Magic have won their first 2 home games this season. The Orlando Magic are averaging 109.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 103.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 19.8 points and 3.2 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 17.5 points and 6.2 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Markelle Fultz is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic Team Facts

• The Magic have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
• The Magic have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Each of the Magic’s last seven games against the Mavericks following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.

Randy’s Pick

The Orlando Magic have been one of the bigger surprises up to this point with a strong 4-2 start. The Magic are at home and have the rest advantage. The Mavericks played last night. I get it. However, let’s not get carried away. The Mavs are still the better, more talented team, and them being an underdog here is kind of an overreaction. We’re still getting the better team and the free bucket. Give me the Mavericks.