The Dallas Mavericks (21-40) will visit the Orlando Magic (32-28) for a clash in the NBA tonight. Tipoff from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida is set for 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.
The Magic are 7.5-point favorites over the Mavericks on the spread (Magic -7.5), with the over/under set at 230 total points. Orlando is a -320 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Dallas is +260 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Mavericks vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, March 5.
Mavericks vs Magic Prediction
Mavericks vs Magic pick: P.J. Washington Under 13.5 Points (-125)
Our Magic vs. Mavericks best bet is on P.J. Washington to score under 13.5 points in tonight's game. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic Odds
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -105 | 230 -110o / -110u | +260 |
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -115 | 230 -110o / -110u | -320 |
Mavericks vs Magic NBA Thursday Preview
Action PRO projects P.J. Washington for 12.11 points in the Mavericks' matchup against the Magic tonight, showing a nice 12.2% edge against the market when compared to his prop line of over/under 13.5, which is good enough to tag the Under with a B-grade in our database.
Washington has been scoring a bit more lately (14.6 points per game in his last 10), but has mostly done so against weaker defenses, and that average is heavily impacted by a 23-point performance versus the Pacers.
Tonight, he will be facing a Magic team that ranks 13th in the NBA in defensive rating and 12th in points allowed to opponents.
Mavericks vs Magic Picks, Betting Predictions
Washington has gone under this 13.5 line in six of his past eight games.
The Mavericks should have a couple of important scorers back on the floor tonight, with Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall listed as probable on the injury report, which could limit Washington's opportunities.
Let's fade Washington in the scoring department tonight against the Magic.
Mavericks vs. Magic Best Bet
- P.J. Washington Under 13.5 Points (-125)
Mavericks vs Magic Betting Trends
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