The Dallas Mavericks (21-40) will try to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Orlando Magic (32-28) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Kia Center as 8.5-point underdogs. The game 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 predicts a final result of Magic 120, Mavericks 111.

Moneyline Pick: Magic (-347)
Total Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 230.1 points)
Pick ATS: Magic (-8.5)
Recent Magic vs. Mavericks Matchups

Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends

Orlando’s ATS record is 25-35-0 this season.
The Magic have a 5-4 record against the spread this season when favored by 8.5 points or more.
Orlando has hit the over in 31 of its 61 games with a set total (50.8%).
The Magic have won 25, or 62.5%, of the 40 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
This season, Orlando has won eight of its 10 games, or 80%, when favored by at least -347 on the moneyline.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends

Dallas is 28-33-0 against the spread this year.
The Mavericks are 10-7 against the spread when an underdog by 8.5 points or more this year.
Dallas has hit the over in 27 of its 61 games with a set total (44.3%).
The Mavericks have been the underdog on the moneyline 41 total times this season. They’ve gone 12-29 in those games.
When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +275 or longer, Dallas has a record of 3-11 (21.4%).

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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)

Mavericks

Mavericks:

Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),

Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee),

Naji Marshall: Probable (Finger),

Brandon Williams: Probable (Quadricep),

Klay Thompson: Probable (Adductor),

Cooper Flagg: Questionable (Foot),

Marvin Bagley III: Out (Neck)

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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