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The Dallas Mavericks (21-40) are 8.5-point underdogs as they look to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Orlando Magic (32-28) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Kia Center. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on KFAA and FDSFL.
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Magic vs. Mavericks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Magic 120, Mavericks 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Magic (-394)
- Total Pick: Over 229.5 (computer predicts 230.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Magic (-8.5)
Recent Magic vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Magic | -6.5 | 216.5 | -256 | +208 | 101-92 DAL |
| 11/3/2024 | Mavericks | -6.5 | 220.5 | -272 | +219 | 108-85 DAL |
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Orlando is 25-35-0 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, the Magic are 5-4 against the spread.
- A total of 31 of Orlando's 61 games with a set total have hit the over (50.8%).
- This season, the Magic have been favored 40 times and won 25, or 62.5%, of those games.
- This season, Orlando has won four of its five games when favored by at least -394 on the moneyline.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas has gone 28-33-0 ATS this year.
- The Mavericks have a 10-7 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 8.5 points or more.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 27 of Dallas' 61 games with a set total.
- The Mavericks have been the moneyline underdog 41 total times this season. They've gone 12-29 in those games.
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +308 or longer, Dallas has a record of 2-9 (18.2%).
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Magic vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Colin Castleton: Out (Thumb),
Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle),
Anthony Black: Questionable (Quadricep),
Wendell Carter Jr.: Questionable (Ankle),
Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee),
Naji Marshall: Probable (Finger),
Klay Thompson: Probable (Adductor),
Cooper Flagg: Questionable (Foot),
Marvin Bagley III: Out (Neck),
Brandon Williams: Questionable (Quadricep)
Magic vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KFAA and FDSFL
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
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