The Dallas Mavericks (2-3) welcome the Orlando Magic (1-5) to the American Airlines Center Sunday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Mavericks are coming into this game having alternated wins and losses this entire season, starting off the year with a 107-105 loss on the road to the Phoenix Suns. They have beaten the Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies and lost to the New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Dallas made the Western Conference finals last season behind the play of MVP candidate G Luka Doncic, who is averaging 35.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9.4 assists per game this season.
The Magic are coming off their 1st win of the season over the short-handed Charlotte Hornets. This will be the 1st of a 2-game road trip with it being capped off against the Thunder on Tuesday.
Orlando is led by No. 1 overall pick F Paolo Banchero. The 19-year-old has scored 20 or more points in all 6 games, with his career-high 29 points coming in a Wednesday loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Magic at Mavericks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:06 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic +330 (bet $100 to win $330) | Mavericks -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +9.5 (-112) | Mavericks -9.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Magic at Mavericks key injuries
Magic
- G Cole Anthony (oblique) out
- G Jalen Suggs (ankle) out
Mavericks
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Mavericks picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 116, Magic 102
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s just no value here, especially given Dallas’ struggles this season.
Against the spread
BET MAVERICKS -9.5 (-108).
This should be a good bounce-back spot for Dallas. It is at home and playing against an inexperienced team.
Outside of the Dallas loss to OKC, one in which the Thunder shot 49.4% from deep, its losses have been to tough, championship-contending sides.
The Mavs are legit and have the 2nd-best net rating. They were 7th in defensive rating last season, with an errily similar roster, while Orlando sits 28th in offensive rating.
The Mavs also sit 3rd in true shooting percentage, so their aptitude defensively and efficiency offensively should carry them to cover. Dallas was 20-12-2 ATS as a home favorite last season.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 211.5 (-112).
The Dallas offensive efficiency should be key in this battle.
With the Magic 20th and the Mavs 27th in pace, it should be a slow game, but this is a low total. Neither team ranks in the league’s top 10 in defensive rating either, so good looks could be plentiful.
The Mavs have gone over 110 in all but 1 game, and to add to that, the Magic have gone under 100 in just 2 of 6. Combine the 2, and the Over 211.5 (-112) seems like the better play.
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