The Dallas Mavericks (33-22) visit the Orlando Magic (24-31) Friday at the Amway Center for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Mavericks-Magic odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup as both teams will play their first game since the All-Star break.
The Mavericks took the first regular-season, head-to-head meeting 107-106 early in the season, Nov. 6 in Dallas. SG Luka Doncic led seven Mavericks in double-figures with a game-high 27 points in the win.
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Mavericks at Magic: Key injuries
Mavericks
- C Dwight Powell (Achilles) out
Magic
- PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
- PG D.J. Augustin (knee) questionable
- PF Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
Mavericks at Magic: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Mavericks 116, Magic 109
Moneyline (ML)
PASS. The Mavericks (-176) are one of the league’s best road teams, posting a 17-8 record – plus, they’re 1-0 on a neutral floor. The Magic (+145) are just two games over .500 at home at 15-13. I like Dallas here, but I’m going to PASS and back the spread below.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The MAVERICKS (-3.5, –115) are the STRONGEST PLAY despite the fact that the home team has won the last 10 in this series. Doncic (28.9 PPG, 9.5 RPG) and Co. are an impressive 9-3-1 ATS as a road favorite this season, while the Magic (+3.5, -106) are 2-8-1 as a home ‘dog.
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Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 218.5 (-115) is the play. The Mavericks, who rank third in scoring at 116.4 PPG, own the NBA’s top O/U record at 35-20. They played six Overs in a row heading into All-Star Weekend. However, the Magic rank 29th in scoring at 103.9 PPG and feature the league’s No. 1 defense, holding opponents to 105.4 PPG. But I like the OVER here as both teams will be well-rested coming out of the break.
Every $1.15 wagered on the Over will profit $1 if both teams combine for 219 points or more.
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