Dallas Mavericks
Orlando Magic
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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.

Fancy Magic Against The Spread?

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.

8 Mavs Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

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 logo Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Mavericks logo Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
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Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

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.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks lineup: Max Christie, Khris Middleton, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Cooper Flagg.

Orlando Magic lineup: Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr..

Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

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.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and analyzing the form guide are key steps before making basketball picks. We also put strong emphasis on NBA stats, where a data-led approach often leads to smarter predictions.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Desmond Bane Over 3.5 Assists -127 BetMGM logo

Desmond Bane (Magic) has had Over 3.5 assists in 4 straight games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of -127 on offer that this happens.

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Jalen Suggs Under 3.5 Rebounds -114 BetMGM logo

Jalen Suggs (Magic) has recorded Under 3.5 rebounds in 6 of the past 7 games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -114 that he fails to cover the Player Rebounds line.

Latest Jalen Suggs Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Magic -8
Totals Under 229.5
Player Assists Desmond Bane Over 3.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Magic -8 on the spread, combined with Under 229.5 and Desmond Bane (Magic) to have Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks Mavericks logo 104 - 117 Magic logo Magic

A 117-104 win for the Magic is clearly a risky wager although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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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.

Magic Favorites to Win According to the Books

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 +265 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 8, while total points comes in at 229.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 229.5 can get -110.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most contests. The top basketball betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Paolo Banchero Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Paolo Banchero is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -123 that he goes Over 23.5 points and -110 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 23.5
-123
Under 23.5
-110
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 16.5
-109
Under 16.5
-125
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Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Over 15.5
-125
Under 15.5
-109
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Player Assists
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 5.5
-115
Under 5.5
-118
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 5.5
-128
Under 5.5
-105
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 3.5
-137
Under 3.5
-100
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
+128
Under 3.5
-179
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Player Rebounds
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-135
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-132
Under 7.5
-104
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Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-141
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P.J. Washington (Mavericks)
Over 5.5
-147
Under 5.5
+107
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Magic Have Five Wins in Their Last Ten Home Games

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 logo Orlando Magic Home Stats 5-5 224.30 112.20 112.10 3 7
Dallas Mavericks logo 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
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Orlando Magic logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 48 34.08 983 198 20.5 4.1 1.0 6.7 0.8 1.2
PJ Washington 43 30.88 612 82 14.2 1.9 1.2 7.0 1.2 1.0
Max Christie 56 29.79 738 121 13.2 2.2 2.4 3.5 0.3 0.6

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Paolo Banchero 50 34.86 1104 251 22.1 5.0 1.2 8.4 0.7 0.7
Desmond Bane 60 34.16 1221 248 20.4 4.1 2.1 4.1 0.5 1.0
Franz Wagner 28 31.83 596 101 21.3 3.6 1.5 5.8 0.3 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

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Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup
0 Anthony Black
3 Desmond Bane
4 Jalen Suggs
5 Paolo Banchero
34 Wendell Carter Jr.
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Confirmed Lineup
0 Max Christie
20 Khris Middleton
21 Daniel Gafford
25 PJ Washington
32 Cooper Flagg

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

03 Mar NBA
Mavericks 90-117 Hornets
01 Mar NBA
Thunder 100-87 Mavericks
27 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 124-105 Mavericks
26 Feb NBA
Kings 130-121 Mavericks
24 Feb NBA
Mavericks 123-114 Nets
22 Feb NBA
Mavericks 134-130 Pacers
20 Feb NBA
Mavericks 111-122 Timberwolves
12 Feb NBA
Mavericks 104-124 Lakers
10 Feb NBA
Mavericks 111-120 Suns
07 Feb NBA
Mavericks 125-138 Spurs

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

03 Mar NBA
Wizards 109-126 Magic
01 Mar NBA
Pistons 106-92 Magic
26 Feb NBA
Rockets 113-108 Magic
24 Feb NBA
Magic 110-109 Lakers
22 Feb NBA
Magic 111-109 Clippers
21 Feb NBA
Magic 110-113 Suns
19 Feb NBA
Magic 131-94 Kings
11 Feb NBA
Bucks 116-108 Magic
09 Feb NBA
Bucks 99-118 Magic
07 Feb NBA
Jazz 117-120 Magic

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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