Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Magic

The Dallas Mavericks go head-to-head with the Orlando Magic in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Our best prediction is that the Magic will have the edge over the Mavericks. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -110, with the -8.5 line offering plenty of appeal.

Dallas Mavericks have suffered a defeat in their previous four games including a recent 117-90 loss. This occurred on the road at Spectrum Center against Charlotte Hornets. Brandon Williams tallied 18 points, while PJ Washington put up 13 and Dwight Powell 12.

Orlando Magic were winners last time out. It was a 126-109 home victory against Washington Wizards at Kia Center.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Mavs triumphed 101-92 when they last played the Magic. This head-to-head was played at Kia Center. The Mavs have beaten the Magic in the past four matchups. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L

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2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Mavs are averaging 111.1 points, 42.4 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 7.1 steals and 3.1 blocks while shooting 47.0% from the field and 71.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 121.9 points and 45.0 rebounds per matchup.

Brandon Williams is averaging 15.1 points and 4.6 assists, while Marvin Bagley III averages 6.2 rebounds and Klay Thompson 1.9 (40.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Magic have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.4 points, 41.5 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 9.6 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 80.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 108.5 points and 47.2 rebounds.

Desmond Bane is averaging 25.9 points and 3.6 (53.7%) 3-pointers made. Wendell Carter Jr. has an average of 8.4 rebounds and Paolo Banchero 5.8 assists.

Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Place a wager on Magic with a -8.5 spread in this NBA contest. We’re confident the moneyline favorites can cover this appealing line at odds of -110.

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Key Mavericks vs Magic stats:

• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 4 consecutive games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 11 of their last 20 games.

Magic -8.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks 104 - 117 Magic

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Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Orlando Magic as -333 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 77% likely to win. For those wanting to back Dallas Mavericks, you will find +270 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 228.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 228.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

Mavericks

+270

Magic

-333

Point Spread

Mavericks +8.5

-112

Magic -8.5

-108

Total Points

Under 228.5

-110

Over 228.5

-110

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The Magic have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 112.20 points scored and 112.10 points allowed.

The Mavs have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 112.60 points on average and giving up 119.80.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O228.5	U228.5
Orlando Magic Home Stats		5-5	224.30	112.20	112.10	3	7
Dallas Mavericks Away Stats		3-7	232.40	112.60	119.80	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
• U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks Stats

Orlando Magic Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 228.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 228.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.10 pts and allowed 121.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.60 pts and allowed 119.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 221.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 224.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 228.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 228.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.40 pts and allowed 108.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.20 pts and allowed 112.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.00 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 8.50 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.60 (71.29%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.4, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 32.80
• Assists: 23.70
• Blocks: 3.10
• Steals: 7.10
• Turnovers : 14.40
• Personal Fouls: 16.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.50 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.50 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.10 (70.57%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 23.90
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 16.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.80 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.40 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.60 (80.3%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.5, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 32.80
• Assists: 26.50
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 9.60
• Turnovers : 12.00
• Personal Fouls: 19.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.90 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.30 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 24.50 (82.49%)
• Rebounds: Total 37.6, Offensive 7.60, Defensive 30.00
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 9.90
• Turnovers : 12.50
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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