The Orlando Magic (35-38) are hosting the Dallas Mavericks (35-38) in a cross-conference showdown on Thursday. Both teams are fighting to secure a spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament. The Magic have won three straight games. On Tuesday, Orlando defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 111-104. Meanwhile, the Mavs have dropped five of their last seven contests. The New York Knicks beat Dallas,128-113, on Tuesday. Anthony Davis (thigh) is questionable and PJ Washington (ankle) is out for Dallas.
Tipoff from Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., is at 7 p.m. ET. The Magic are 7-point favorites in the latest Mavericks vs. Magic odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 218.5. Before locking in any Magic vs. Mavericks picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 23 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 153-113 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $4,000. It’s also an outstanding 20-10 (67%) on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated Mavericks vs. Magic 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Mavericks vs. Magic:
- Mavericks vs. Magic spread: Orlando -7 at Caesars Sportsbook
- Mavericks vs. Magic over/under: 218.5 points
- Mavericks vs. Magic money line: Orlando -272, Dallas +220
- ORL: The Magic are 35-37-1 against the spread this season
- DAL: The Mavs are 35-36-2 against the spread this season
- Mavericks vs. Magic picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why the Magic can cover
Forward Franz Wagner is decisive with the ball in his hands and can score from all three levels of the court. This season, he logs 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. The 23-year-old tallied 26 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in his last outing. This was his second straight game with 25-plus points.
Forward Paolo Banchero is an all-around playmaker in the frontcourt. Banchero averages 25.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. The Duke product has put up 30-plus points in four straight games. In the win over the Hornets, Banchero finished with 32 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Mavericks can cover
Forward Naji Marshall has seen a boost in production with the abundance of injuries on Dallas’ roster. During the month of March, Marshall is averaging 20.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per contest. In his previous game, Marshall had a season-high 38 points and seven rebounds. The Xavier product has compiled at least 20 points and five-plus rebounds in eight of his last 11 games.
Guard Klay Thompson still owns a sweet jumper on the perimeter to space the floor. Thompson records 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and makes 39% of his 3-point attempts this campaign. He has more than 20 points in five of his last 10 outings. On March 21 against the Pistons, Thompson had 20 points, five boards, and made three 3-pointers. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Mavericks vs. Magic picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Mavericks vs. Magic and is leaning Under the total, projecting 216 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks.
So who wins Mavericks vs. Magic, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Mavericks vs. Magic spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
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