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The Orlando Magic (3-3) and Dallas Mavericks (3-2) meet Sunday at American Airlines Center with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Magic vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Mavericks won both games last season
The Magic dropped their second game in a row on Friday night, losing 120-109 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They failed to cover as 7-point road underdogs and the game easily went Over the 216 total. G Jalen Suggs led all scorers with 28 points, adding 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Cleveland’s dominance on the boards, out-rebounding Orlando 49-39, was a key factor.
The Mavericks lost 108-102 to the Houston Rockets on Thursday as 6.5-point home favorites. The game went Under the 226 total as Houston controlled the paint, outscoring Dallas 58-44 inside. G Luka Doncic led all scorers with 29 points and G Kyrie Irving added 28 in the loss.
Magic at Mavericks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 2:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Mavericks -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magics +8.5 (-115) | Mavericks -8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Magic at Mavericks key injuries
Magic
- C Goga Bitadze (foot) questionable
- F Paolo Banchero (oblique) out
- C Wendell Carter (knee) questionable
Mavericks
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Magic at Mavericks picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 113, Magic 102
Moneyline
PASS.
Without Banchero, the Magic struggle offensively. I expect the Mavericks (-350) to win and cover, but I’ll place my bet on the spread.
Against the spread
BET MAVERICKS -8.5 (-105).
Last season, the Mavericks were 2-0 straight up against Orlando, though they went 1-1 ATS. The Magic come into this matchup a bit battered, and will be without top scorer Banchero for the foreseeable future. Without him, Orlando struggled to find its footing and enough scoring options in their loss to Cleveland, and his defensive presence is missed as well.
At this early stage in the season, both teams have had uneven performances, but Dallas seems closer to gaining momentum. With Irving and Doncic forming one of the league’s premier guard tandems, they’re a solid foundation while other Mavericks step up to support. Dallas also has an edge in the paint with Carter dealing with injuries. The Mavs, who are 8-2 SU in the last 10 against Orlando and 3-2-1 ATS in their last 6 at home, could capitalize on the matchup inside to secure a win.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 221.5 (-110).
In their 2 meetings last season, the Magic and Mavericks split the total, averaging a combined 239.5 points. However, both teams enter this matchup with struggling offenses. Orlando has averaged just 104 points over their last 2 games, while Dallas has managed 111 points per game this week. The Mavericks have hit the Under in 3 of their last 4 contests.
Both teams rank in the bottom half for possessions per game, with Orlando sitting 22nd (103.3) and Dallas at 25th (101.5). The absence of Banchero significantly impacts Orlando’s scoring, while Dallas continues to lean heavily on the scoring prowess of Irving and Doncic. Given these circumstances, it’s likely we’ll see a lower-scoring affair, as both teams may struggle to generate consistent offense.
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