Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
Betting on today’s Mavericks and Magic game? Catch the action at Amway Center in Orlando, FL, as the Magic hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on BSF.
The over/under for this game is set at 224.5 points, and the Magic are the home favorites against the Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Orlando Magic – Dallas Mavericks odds
Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Mavericks and Magic have gone in favor of the Mavericks, putting together a record of 7-3. In the last five head to head games between the Mavericks and Magic, the average combined point total is 214 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 3-2.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Across their last three home contests, Orlando has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 106 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
- The Magic have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks, with a record of 5-1 above .500, are aiming to enhance their performance against the Magic in today’s game. In their six games, the Mavericks have achieved a 2-1 record against Western Conference teams and a flawless 3-0 record in non-conference matchups.
Dallas has a 3-3 record ATS this season, with a .500 mark. As the favorite, Dallas is 2-2 vs. the spread, while as the underdog, they are 1-1.
Dallas have a record of 5-1-0 in terms of over/under performances, with over half of their games surpassing the over/under lines. The combined scoring average across their games is 245.0 points per game, while the average over/under line stands at 228.2.
This year’s Dallas offense is ranked 15th in the NBA for field goal percentage at 47%, 6th for free throw attempts per game with 25.3, and 4th for points per game with 121.3 in the 2023-2024 season.
This season, the Mavericks’ defense ranks 29th in the league with an average of 6.2 steals per game. They also rank 23rd in the league, allowing an average of 116.2 points per game. Additionally, they rank 3rd in the league, allowing an average of 17.2 free throw attempts per game.
Facing the Mavericks today, the Magic look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 4-2. This season, when playing on the road, the Magic have a 2-2 record, while their record at home is 2-0.
Against the spread, Orlando are currently above .500, at 5-1 ATS. This season, Orlando has a 3-0 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 2-1 as underdogs.
In regard to their over/under record, the Magic have gone 2-4-0 so far this season. The average over/under line in their games is 220.8 and they have a -7.7 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
This year, the Orlando offense ranks 19th in the NBA for points per game (109.7), 15th in possessions per game (99), and 8th in free throw attempts per game (27.3).
Orlando’s comes into the game with a defense that allows an average of 20.8 free throw attempts per game, ranking 12th in the league. They also allow a field goal percentage of 45.5, ranking 13th in the league, and give up 103.5 points per game, ranking 3rd in the league.
Even though they are considered 2-point underdogs, our projection points to a 114-102 win for the Mavericks.
Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- We like the Mavericks on the moneyline (+100)
- The Mavericks are also our pick on the spread at +2
- Our NBA model projects 216 points, and we suggest taking the under
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Groin – Out
- Markelle Fultz – Knee – Questionable
- Wendell Carter Jr. – Finger – Out
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Maxi Kleber – Toe – Out
