The Mavericks are all set to face off against the Orlando Magic on Monday, Jan 29. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 8:30 ET and will be shown on BSSW. Dallas enters this contest as 4-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 229. Can the Magic come out on top as the favorite? Our Mavericks vs. Magic player props and predictions can be found below.
Mavericks vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -4
- Total 229
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 29
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
- TV: BSSW
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Magic offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Orlando posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 6-4 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Magic have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
Mavericks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, Dallas has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 118 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Magic?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Mavericks, the Magic have an above .500 record of 24-22. In Eastern Conference games, the Magic are 17-13 compared to 7-9 in non-conference matchups.
In their last game, the Magic offense put up 113 points vs. the Suns while shooting 44.6% from the field. They made 12 three-pointers in the game. Paolo Banchero is the team’s leading scorer, coming in at 22.7 PPG. Heading into today’s game, Franz Wagner is also averaging 20.4 PPG.
So far this season, the Orlando Magic have been one of the top defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 5th in points allowed per game at 110.8. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 108.4 points per contest. Opponents have made just 35.6% of their three-point attempts against Orlando, which is the 6th best mark in the league.
On the defensive glass, the Magic have struggled, ranking just 23rd in defensive rebounds per game. However, they have been able to generate steals at a high rate, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 8.2 steals per game. In terms of personal fouls, Orlando has been one of the least penalized teams in the league, ranking 4th in fewest fouls per game.
Will Dallas Find a Way to Win at Home?
Coming into today’s matchup against the Magic, the Mavericks have an overall record of 25-21 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, they are ranked 8th and are 2nd in the Southwest division.
In their most recent game, the Mavericks’ offense put up 115 points, which is right in line with their season average of 118.7 points per game. As they prepare for today’s game, Luka Doncic is the team’s leading scorer with an average of 34.4 PPG. Tim Hardaway Jr. is also contributing with 18 PPG.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Dallas Mavericks are giving up 118.3 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been even worse, giving up 128.2 points per game, which is 27th over that span.
On the season, opponents have made 56.5% of their three-point attempts against the Mavericks, which is 18th in the league. Over their last five games, they have given up 39.5% from three, which is 26th.
So far this season, opponents have scored more than their season average 76.1% of the time against Dallas.
Mavericks vs. Magic Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Luka Doncic and his points prop of 37.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. According to our projections, Luka Doncic is expected to record 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 37.5.
- The Prop: Luka Doncic Under 37.5 Points (-105)
Mavericks vs. Magic Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Mavericks vs. Magic game, we suggest taking the Magic at +4. Even though our predictions have the Mavericks winning 110-108, we see the Magic as the better choice on the point spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 229 and our model has the Magic and Mavericks finishing with a combined 218 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Magic +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook