Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann | Staff Writer

The Orlando Magic (24-22) visit the Dallas Mavericks (25-21) on Monday. Tip from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Magic vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Mavericks 1-0

The Magic snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday to cover as 1.5-point home favorites. G Paolo Banchero scored a team-high 26 points while C Moritz Wagner added 16 and 12 rebounds off the bench for a double-double. Five total Magic players scored in double figures while the team shot 44.6% from the field in the win.

Dallas fell 120-115 on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings while failing to cover as a 4-point home underdog. G Luka Doncic scored a team-high 28 points while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 17 assists for a triple-double. F Grant Williams added 27 on 7-of-10 shooting from 3 while the Mavericks shot 43.9% from the field in the loss.

Magic at Mavericks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Mavericks -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +4.5 (-115) | Mavericks -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Magic at Mavericks key injuries

Magic

G Markelle Fultz (knee) questionable
G Gary Harris (calf) out

Mavericks

F Dante Exum (knee) questionable
G Kyrie Irving (thumb) out
F Derrick Jones Jr. (wrist) questionable
C Maxi Kleber (toe) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Magic at Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 113, Magic 110

Moneyline

PASS.

At -185 odds, there is no value in betting on the Mavs to beat this Magic squad that is 9-15 on the road this season, including 1-4 in its last 5.

Against the spread

BET MAGIC +4.5 (-115).

The Mavericks are dealing with an array of injuries, including Irving, who is averaging 25 points per game. The Mavs are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games, including 1-4 ATS in their last 5. The Magic are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 road games and 3-2 ATS in their last 5 as underdogs. While the Mavs hold the advantage on their home court, expect Orlando to keep it within reach.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 227.5 (-110).

The Magic have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games, including 4 of their last 5 on the road. They have scored 113 or fewer points in each of their last 10 games while allowing 113 or fewer in 8 of their last 10.

The Mavericks have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games as well, including 4 of their last 5 overall and 6 of their last 8 at home. They have scored 115 or fewer in 7 of their last 10.

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