Magic vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 5

Magic vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Kia Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: KFAA and FDSFL

The Dallas Mavericks (21-40) are 9.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around a four-game losing streak when they visit the Orlando Magic (32-28) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Kia Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on KFAA and FDSFL. The matchup has a point total of 230.5.

Magic vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (76.6%)

Magic vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Magic have covered the spread 25 times over 60 games with a set spread.
• In the Mavericks' 61 games this year, they have 26 wins against the spread.
• Magic games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 31 times out of 61 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 29 times in 61 opportunities (47.5%).
• Orlando owns a better record against the spread at home (14-17-0) than it does in away games (11-18-0).
• The Magic have eclipsed the total more often when playing at home, hitting the over in 17 of 31 home matchups (54.8%). On the road, they have hit the over in 14 of 29 games (48.3%).
• This season, Dallas is 16-16-1 at home against the spread (.485 winning percentage). On the road, it is 10-18-0 ATS (.357).
• In terms of the over/under, Mavericks games have gone over 16 of 33 times at home (48.5%), and 13 of 28 on the road (46.4%).

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.1 points, 8.4 boards and 5 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Desmond Bane averages 20.4 points, 4.1 boards and 4.1 assists.
• Anthony Black's numbers on the season are 15.7 points, 3.9 boards and 3.9 assists per game, shooting 45.4% from the floor and 34.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.7 made treys.
• Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 11.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
• Jalen Suggs is averaging 13.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.9 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 20.4 points for the Mavericks, plus 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists.
• Naji Marshall's numbers on the season are 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest. He is sinking 53.1% of his shots from the field.
• Per game, Brandon Williams provides the Mavericks 13.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.2 blocks.
• The Mavericks are receiving 14.2 points, 7 boards and 1.9 assists per game from P.J. Washington.
• Max Christie averages 13.2 points, 3.5 boards and 2.2 assists. He is sinking 45.9% of his shots from the floor and 41.2% from beyond the arc, with 2.4 triples per contest.

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