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.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Listen to the game on FM 96.9 The Game<\/a><\/p>\n Magic vs. Mavericks Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final result of Magic 120, Mavericks 111.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Magic (-347) Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Orlando’s ATS record is 25-35-0 this season. Dallas is 28-33-0 against the spread this year.
\nTotal Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 230.1 points)
\nPick ATS: Magic (-8.5)
\nRecent Magic vs. Mavericks Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Magic have a 5-4 record against the spread this season when favored by 8.5 points or more.
\nOrlando has hit the over in 31 of its 61 games with a set total (50.8%).
\nThe Magic have won 25, or 62.5%, of the 40 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
\nThis season, Orlando has won eight of its 10 games, or 80%, when favored by at least -347 on the moneyline.
\nMavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Mavericks are 10-7 against the spread when an underdog by 8.5 points or more this year.
\nDallas has hit the over in 27 of its 61 games with a set total (44.3%).
\nThe Mavericks have been the underdog on the moneyline 41 total times this season. They’ve gone 12-29 in those games.
\nWhen it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +275 or longer, Dallas has a record of 3-11 (21.4%).<\/p>\n