{"id":695229,"date":"2026-04-03T03:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/695229\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T03:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:50:18","slug":"magic-vs-mavericks-predictions-odds-stats-april-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/695229\/","title":{"rendered":"Magic vs. Mavericks Predictions, Odds &#038; Stats \u2013 April 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Mavericks (24-52) host the Orlando Magic (40-36) after losing 13 straight home games. The Magic are favored by 6.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/62741?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002712&amp;pa=1420&amp;pb=973198&amp;cid=y7rJvdRUOy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to the game on <a href=\"https:\/\/971theeagle.iheart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">97.1 The Eagle<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Magic vs. Mavericks Predictions for Friday<\/p>\n<p>Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Magic 118, Mavericks 114.<\/p>\n<p>Moneyline Pick: Magic (-285)<br \/>\nTotal Pick: Under 234.5 (computer predicts 231.4 points)<br \/>\nPick ATS: Mavericks (+6.5)<br \/>\nRecent Magic vs. Mavericks Matchups<\/p>\n<p>Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n<p>Orlando is 33-43-0 against the spread this season.<br \/>\nThe Magic have an 8-14 record against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.<br \/>\nThe teams have hit the over in 41 of Orlando&#8217;s 76 games with a set total.<br \/>\nThe Magic have entered the game as favorites 46 times this season and won 30, or 65.2%, of those games.<br \/>\nThis season, Orlando has won 13 of its 17 games, or 76.5%, when favored by at least -285 on the moneyline.<br \/>\nMavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n<p>So far this year, Dallas has compiled a 34-42-0 record against the spread.<br \/>\nWhen they have played as at least 6.5-point underdogs this season, the Mavericks are 20-18 against the spread.<br \/>\nThe teams have combined to hit the over in 33 of Dallas&#8217; 76 games with a set total.<br \/>\nThe Mavericks have won 14 of the 54 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (25.9%).<br \/>\nDallas has a record of 6-26 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +229 or longer (18.8%).<\/p>\n<p>Looking for NBA tickets? <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/63332?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002712&amp;pa=3010&amp;pb=973220&amp;cid=y7rJvdRUOy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n<p>Magic vs. Mavericks Injury Report<\/p>\n<p>Magic<\/p>\n<p>Magic: <\/p>\n<p>Anthony Black: Out (Abdomen), <\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)<\/p>\n<p>Mavericks<\/p>\n<p>Mavericks: <\/p>\n<p>Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot), <\/p>\n<p>Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee), <\/p>\n<p>Naji Marshall: Day-To-Day (Illness), <\/p>\n<p>Caleb Martin: Day-To-Day (Foot), <\/p>\n<p>P.J. Washington: Day-To-Day (Illness), <\/p>\n<p>Daniel Gafford: Day-To-Day (Shoulder), <\/p>\n<p>Marvin Bagley III: Day-To-Day (Shoulder), <\/p>\n<p>Klay Thompson: Day-To-Day (Rest)<\/p>\n<p>Magic vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n<p>Game day: Friday, April 3, 2026<br \/>\nGame time: 8:30 p.m. ET<br \/>\nTV channel: KFAA, FDSFL, WFAA, and WESH<br \/>\nLocation: Dallas, Texas<br \/>\nArena: American Airlines Center<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/63351?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002712&amp;pa=2353&amp;pb=973250&amp;cid=y7rJvdRUOy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sign up for NBA League Pass<\/a> to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Dallas Mavericks (24-52) host the Orlando Magic (40-36) after losing 13 straight home games. 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