Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/27/2025

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, March 27, 2025

Venue:  Kia Center, Orlando, FL 

Where to Watch:  NBA TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Mavericks +7, Magic -7; Over/Under:  219 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Mavericks +7, Magic -7; Over/Under:  219 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Mavericks +7.5, Magic -7.5; Over/Under:  219 points

Dallas Mavericks:  35-38 (3rd place, Southwest Division)

Orlando Magic:  35-38 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

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Dallas Mavericks:  3-7 last 10

Orlando Magic:  6-4 last 10

The Mavericks are entering this game with a 35-38 record overall this season and they are 15-22 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the New York Knicks. Naji Marshall led the team in points in that game with 38 while Brandon Williams was next on the team with 22 points. Spencer Dinwiddie led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Kai Jones led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 53.8% from the field, 31.6% from 3-point range, and 84% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.4 PPG against them. The Mavericks have an ATS record of 35-36-2 this season and their O/U record is 41-32.

The Magic are entering this game with a 35-38 record overall this season and they are 19-17 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Washington Wizards, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Charlotte Hornets. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 32 while Franz Wagner was next on the team with 26 points. Paolo Banchero led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Wendell Carter Jr. led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 45.6% from the field, 31% from 3-point range, and 84.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 105.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 106.1 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 35-37-1 this season and their O/U record is 31-42.

The current betting odds have the Magic listed as a 7 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Magic haven't looked great in their games this season with their 35-38 record overall which has them right in the middle of the East, but that record still has them in a play-in spot and fighting to make the playoffs. They have also looked a lot better on their home court this year with their 19-17 home record. Meanwhile, the Mavericks haven't looked good in their games this season with their 35-38 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the West and out of a playoff spot. They have also been a terrible road team this year with their 15-22 road record. They were in a playoff spot just a few weeks ago, but they have been dealing with a lot of injuries lately and it has caused them to slide right down the standings in the West and out of a playoff spot. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games and are now right outside the last play-in spot. The Magic aren't in the same situation in the East even though they have the same record, and they have been starting to get hot lately as they are trying to make a playoff push. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games and they are starting to build some momentum now with 3 wins in a row. The Mavericks have too many injuries at the moment while the Magic have been getting healthier, starting to play a lot better. The best way to place a bet here is on the Magic to cover the spread in this game. 

Mavericks Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, March 27, 2025 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Magic 106 Mavericks 87.

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Dallas Mavericks: 5-10 ATS versus poor 3 point shooting teams - making 33% of their attempts or less. 10-17 1H ATS against Southeast division opponents. 19-26 1H ATS when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%). 17-7 OVER versus poor offensive teams - scoring 108 points/game or less. 35-18 OVER when playing their 3rd game in 4 days.

Orlando Magic: 33-16 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 72-48 ATS in home games. 24-15 ATS when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%). 6-3 OVER at home revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more. 

Dallas Mavericks:  A. Davis (PF) Day To Day - Thigh. P. Washington (PF) Day To Day - Ankle. C. Martin (SF) Day To Day - Hip. D. Gafford (C) Out - Knee. D. Lively II (C) Out - Ankle. D. Exum (PG) Out - Hand. O. Prosper (PF) Out For Season - Wrist. K. Irving (SG) Out For Season - Knee.

Orlando Magic:  C. Anthony (PG) Day To Day - Toe. J. Suggs (PG) Out For Season - Quad. M. Wagner (C) Out For Season - Knee.

“We can talk about playing the center position. But just his development from the start of this year (was solid) to this being his last game for us until if we do decide to re-sign him at a later date. He’s done everything we’ve asked and he’s improved, and he’s shooting the ball well.” - Jason Kidd on Kessler Edwards this season.

“I’m just feeling good. I’m feeling a lot better physically. I’m in shape. I can run a lot faster, a lot longer. Not getting tired as quick. It’s helping the rest of my game. When I have wind and I’m not tired, I can do anything. Just trying to play confident, make the right plays, be aggressive when I need to. Playing some good basketball right now. Just want to keep it up.” - Paolo Banchero after their win against the Hornets in their game on Tuesday.

PG Spencer Dinwiddie

SG Klay Thompson

SF P.J. Washington 

PF Anthony Davis 

C Kai Jones

PG Anthony Black

SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

SF Franz Wagner

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

PPG: A. Davis (25.4)

APG: K. Irving (4.6)

Reb/G: A. Davis (11.8)

PPG: P. Banchero (25.7)

APG: F. Wagner (4.8)

Reb/G: W. Carter Jr. (7.5)

Coaches:

Dallas Mavericks: Jason Kidd (4th season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (4th season)