The Dallas Mavericks (35-38) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (35-38) on Thursday, March 27th. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on NBA. The Magic are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Mavericks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Mavericks. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Mavericks vs Magic

The Mavericks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Mavericks fell to 35-38 on the season after a 128-113 road loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. Dallas entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 241, exceeding the O/U line of 226.5 by 14.5 points.

After a close first half, Dallas led 68-68 before the Knicks went on an 11-0 run. The Mavericks struggled in the 3rd quarter, scoring just 16 points while allowing 30, and they couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 30-29.

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Magic improved to 35-38 on the season with a 111-104 road win over the Hornets on Tuesday. Orlando entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 215 narrowly went over the line of 213.5.

Orlando took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Charlotte 34-26, but the Hornets responded with a 12-0 run and a 30-20 3rd quarter. The game was tied at 83 heading into the 4th, where the Magic pulled away by outscoring the Hornets 28-21.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Naji Marshall poured in 38 points on 68% shooting in the Mavericks’ 128-113 loss to the Knicks, scoring 16 points in the 2nd quarter and another 12 in the 1st. Brandon Williams added 22 points, including 9 in the opening period, while Jaden Hardy contributed 15 points, 7 of which came in the 4th quarter.

As a team, Dallas shot 53.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 threes at a 31.6% rate. Hardy connected on 77.8% of his shots, and Williams shot 63.6% in the game.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Paolo Banchero’s 32 points and 7 rebounds led the Magic to a 111-104 win over the Hornets, with Banchero scoring 11 points in the 4th quarter. Franz Wagner added 26 points, including 10 in the final period, while Anthony Black contributed 20 points, 7 of which came in the 4th.

Orlando hit 13 threes at a 31% rate, shooting 45.6% overall from the field. Banchero connected on 54.2% of his shots, while Wagner struggled, hitting just 36.4%.

Mavericks Team Defense

Defensively, the Mavericks struggled against the Knicks, giving up 128 points while allowing New York to shoot 59% from the field. Dallas allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and at least 30 points in each subsequent quarter.

Despite their overall defensive issues, the Mavericks did well in limiting the Knicks’ three-point shooting, allowing just 10 made threes on 38% shooting. Dallas also sent New York to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12. The Mavericks recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Magic Team Defense

The Mavericks struggled defensively on Tuesday, giving up 128 points to the Knicks. Dallas allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and at least 30 points in each quarter, with New York shooting 59% from the field.

Dallas did well defending the three, limiting the Knicks to 10 made threes on 38% shooting. The Mavericks also sent New York to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, Dallas recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Mavericks vs Magic Trends

• Across the Mavericks last ten road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 124. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 3-7 straight-up.
• Orlando has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 113 points per game while allowing 104. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
• As the betting underdog, the Mavericks have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Dallas posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
• The Magic have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

Mavericks vs Magic Prediction

Not only do we have the Magic winning this one by a score of 117-102, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Magic at -6.5.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 218.5, and our model predicts the Mavericks and Magic to score a combined 219 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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