Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 3/27/25
At 7:00 ET, the 35-38 Dallas Mavericks (+207) will travel to take on the 35-38 Orlando Magic (-252) in a non-conference matchup. The Magic are favored by 6.5 points and have won three straight games.
This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The over/under line is currently set at 218.5 points. NBA TV will broadcast this game.
DALLAS MAVERICKS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK
The Pick: Orlando Magic -6.5
This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 27th.
WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-102 in favor of the Magic.
- Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.8% and knocking down 12 threes.
Do the Mavericks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
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. The total points of 241 exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 14.5 points.
Dallas trailed 37-35 after the 1st quarter but took a 68-68 tie in the 3rd quarter. However, the Knicks went on an 11-0 run, pushing the score to 79-68. Dallas was outscored 30-16 in the 3rd and 30-29 in the 4th.
Naji Marshall was the standout performer for the Mavericks in their loss to the Knicks, scoring 38 points and grabbing 7 rebounds while shooting 68% from the field. Brandon Williams added 22 points, and Jaden Hardy contributed 15, hitting 77.8% of his shots.
As a team, the Mavericks shot 53.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 threes at a 31.6% rate. Marshall did most of his damage in the first half, scoring 12 points in the 1st quarter and 16 more in the 2nd.
The Mavericks struggled defensively on Tuesday, giving up 128 points to the Knicks, who shot 59% from the field. Dallas allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and at least 30 in each subsequent quarter.
Despite their defensive issues, the Mavericks limited the Knicks to 10 made threes on 38% shooting. Dallas also sent New York to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Mavericks finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.
Will the Magic Make it Happen at Home?
Orlando improved to 35-38 on the season with a 111-104 road win over the Hornets on Tuesday. The Magic were favored by 5 points and covered the spread, while the total score of 215 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 213.5.
After a 12-0 run by Charlotte turned the game in their favor, Orlando responded by tying the game at 83 heading into the 4th quarter. The Magic then outscored the Hornets 28-21 in the final period to seal the victory.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic to a win over the Hornets, scoring 32 points and adding 7 rebounds and 6 assists. He shot 54.2% from the field and was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 11 points. Franz Wagner also added 10 points in the final period, finishing with 26 points, despite shooting just 36.4%.
Anthony Black contributed 20 points, with 7 coming in the 4th quarter. Caleb Houstan added 9 of his 12 points in the 2nd quarter. The Magic made 13 threes, shooting 31% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 45.6% overall field goal percentage.
Defensively, the Magic held the Hornets to 104 points on 42% shooting. Orlando gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 21 points to secure the win.
The Magic struggled to defend the three, as the Hornets hit 14 threes at a 41% clip. Orlando sent Charlotte to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Magic finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, while also recording 5 steals and 4 blocks.