Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic Matchup

Check out our free Magic vs Mavericks prediction for this NBA matchup in Dallas. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Magic face the Mavericks at 3-3.
  • Orlando has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (16th).
  • The Magic are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Mavericks.
  • The Mavericks' record sits at 3-2.
  • Defensively, Dallas are giving up 109.4 points per game.
  • The Mavericks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Magic.

Magic vs Mavericks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Orlando Magic (3-3) will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (3-2) in a non-conference matchup. The Mavericks are currently favored by 8 points, and the over/under line is set at 219.

This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, and KFAA will have the TV coverage.

Magic vs. Mavericks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks
  • Where: Dallas at American Airlines Center
  • Date: Sunday, November 3rd
  • Betting Odds DAL -8, ORL +262 | DAL -322 O/U 219

Magic Preview: Can The Magic Secure a Road Victory?

The Magic dropped to 3-3 on the season after a 120-109 road loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. Orlando, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 229, exceeding the pre-game line of 216.5 by 12.5 points.

Orlando fell behind early, as Cleveland went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 26-16 to 36-16. The Magic fought back, outscoring the Cavs 65-57 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.

Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in their 120-109 loss to the Cavaliers, shooting 50% from the field. Tristan Da Silva and Franz Wagner each added 17 points, with Da Silva hitting 3 threes at 100% efficiency and shooting 75% overall.

Orlando shot 45.6% from the field and 33.3% from three, making 11 threes. Suggs scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Da Silva added 8 of his points in the 4th.

Defensively, the Magic struggled against the Cavaliers, giving up 120 points on 50% shooting. Orlando allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 3rd, but they tightened up in the 4th, holding Cleveland to 25 points.

The Cavaliers hit 15 threes at a 39% clip. Orlando sent Cleveland to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Magic grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.

Mavericks Preview: Can the Mavericks Grab a Win at Home?

The Magic fell to 3-3 on the season after a 120-109 road loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. Orlando entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 229 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 216.5.

Orlando struggled early, scoring just 16 points in the 1st quarter while the Cavs went on a 10-0 run. The Magic showed some fight in the 3rd and 4th quarters, outscoring Cleveland 65-57, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a 95-78 deficit heading into the final period.

Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in their 109-120 loss to the Cavaliers, shooting 50% from the field. Tristan Da Silva and Franz Wagner both added 17 points, with Da Silva hitting 3 threes at a perfect 100% rate.

Orlando shot 45.6% overall and 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Suggs scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Da Silva added 8 in the 4th.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Mavericks couldn't overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 34 points, leading to a 108-102 loss to the Rockets. They tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up just 23 and 20 points, respectively.

Dallas held Houston to 41% shooting, including just 8 made threes on 23% shooting from beyond the arc. The Rockets went 20/27 from the free-throw line. The Mavericks finished with 27 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 7 blocks.

Magic vs Mavericks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 2-8 while averaging 101 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-3-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 106 points per game in this stretch.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
  • As the betting favorite, the Mavericks have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Dallas posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.

Magic vs Mavericks Prediction

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