Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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

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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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Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (8-35) and Dallas Mavericks (23-19) each are on the second night of a back-to-back and face each other for the first time all season. Tip-off for their game tonight is 9:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Below, we look at the Magic vs. Mavericks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Magic have the worst record in the NBA this season with only eight total wins. They did, though, snap a 10-game losing streak Friday night with a 116-109 road win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks ended the Memphis Grizzlies’ 11-game winning streak with a 112-85 win on the road Friday night. The Mavericks have won seven of their last eight games.

Magic at Mavericks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Magic +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Mavericks -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Magic +11.5 (-120) | Mavericks -11.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 209.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Magic at Mavericks key injuries

Magic

  • Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) out
  • Mo Bamba (toe) questionable

Mavericks

  • PF Kristaps Porzingis (health and safety protocols) out

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Magic at Mavericks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 106, Magic 98

Money line

PASS on the money line. The only bet worth taking is the Magic because of the potential payout, but they have won consecutive games only once all year. They are 6-20 and facing one of the hottest teams in the league right now. Don’t count on them winning.

As for betting the Mavs, I like them to win, but it isn’t worth betting more than six times what you can win.

Against the spread

Orlando has performed relatively well against the spread this season. They are 20-23 ATS this season overall. They have covered the spread in three straight games and five out of seven. They have beaten the spread four of the last six games they were underdogs by at least 10 points.

Dallas is 22-20 ATS this season and has not covered a double-digit spread this season as favorites.

Take the MAGIC +11.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Six of the Magic’s last nine games have gone Over the projected total.

Only one of the last nine games for the Mavs has gone Over the projected total. They have allowed only 94 points per game over their last nine.

Taker UNDER 209.5 (-112).

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