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The Orlando Magic wrap up a four-game homestand with a non-conference NBA matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.
Orlando lives in the half-court, and my Mavericks vs. Magic predictions expect Dallas to struggle to score consistently tonight at the Kia Center.
Read on for my NBA picks for Thursday, March 5.
Mavericks vs Magic prediction
Mavericks vs Magic best bet: Mavericks team total Under 109.5 (-110)
The Orlando Magic defense can strand the Dallas Mavericks in the half-court for long stretches, and the visitors aren’t explosive enough to score more than 110 points.
Even if the Mavericks hang around, their scoring comes in spurts, and Orlando is good at taking away easy points, as evidenced by their 109 points-per-game allowed across their last five contests.
Orlando’s defense is stout, and its snail-paced offense won’t allow Dallas to jack up the tempo or to have enough successful offensive possessions to clear its team total.
Mavericks vs Magic same-game parlay
Orlando lives in the half-court, and that’s a tough setup for both Naji Marshall and Cooper Flagg.
Marshall must score against a physical Magic perimeter and interior defense, and if Flagg plays, he’s likely on a minutes restriction, which makes it hard to reach 19+ points against Orlando.
Mavericks vs Magic SGP
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Mavericks team total Under 110.5
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Naji Marshall Under 16.5 points
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Cooper Flagg Under 18.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Suggs to be You
Jalen Suggs went 0-for-2 from three against Washington, but he’s hit at least two deep balls in three of his previous five games.
Mavericks vs Magic SGP
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Mavericks team total Under 110.5
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Naji Marshall Under 16.5 points
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Cooper Flagg Under 18.5 points
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Jalen Suggs Over 1.5 made threes
Mavericks vs Magic odds
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Spread: Mavericks +8.5 (-110) | Magic -8.5 (-110)
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Moneyline: Mavericks +280 | Magic -360
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Over/Under: Over 228.5 (-110) | Under 228.5 (-110)
Mavericks vs Magic betting trend to know
The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 away games (+7.41 Units / 36% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Mavericks vs. Magic.
How to watch Mavericks vs Magic
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Location |
Kia Center, Orlando, FL |
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Date |
Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
7:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
KFAA, FDSN Florida |
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