The Mavericks will play the Magic on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Dallas Mavericks and the Orlando Magic will tip-off on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks come to this game with a 84.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Orlando Magic, is currently 90.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 5-18 away team record. They now rank 13th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic come to the floor sporting a 17-9 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 19th (113.9) for average points scored per game. The Orlando Magic stand 17th, averaging 115.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.4 points against the Dallas Mavericks, ranking them 8th in the league. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 3-9 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Orlando Magic, come to the game with a 6-5 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 19-35 overall record, while the Orlando Magic have a 28-25 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scurvy dogs! The Dallas Mavericks be setting sail...for Orlando, where the Magic be waiting to plunder and pillage...in another clash of the NBA titans on Thursday, March 5th...
The Magic's venue be alive with excitement as they prepare...to defend their home court against the struggling Mavericks...who be languishing with a dismal 19-35 overall standing this season...
But do not underestimate the Mavericks, for they be a...feisty bunch with a 3-9 division record ready to make...their mark on the Eastern foes of the Magic...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before ye...place yer bets, as our preferred sportsbooks offer some of...the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...
For a truly immersive experience, we have a great sampling...of this game's prop bets below to keep ye on...yer toes until the final horn blows...
Best Mavericks at Magic Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Orlando Magic |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Orlando Magic |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Orlando Magic are -7.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +7.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Orlando Magic are the -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Mavericks
Magic
3/05/26 7:10pm EST | +7.5 -110-7.5 -110 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7.5 Orlando Magic favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Orlando Magic Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Magic
Game to Overtime
3/05/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -118Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -118Bet |
Anthony Black
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o +11015.5 u -150Bet |
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Brandon Williams
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -130Bet |
Cooper Flagg
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10517.5 u -140Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Desmond Bane
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Suggs
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -115Bet |
Naji Marshall
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
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PJ Washington
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Tristan da Silva
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -130Bet |
Wendell Carter Jr
Points Scored
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10511.5 u -140Bet |
Anthony Black
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -13022.5 u -105Bet |
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Brandon Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Suggs
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 38.5 o -11038.5 u -118Bet |
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Wendell Carter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at ORL 3/05/26 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11821.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Orlando Magic | 40 | 35 | 0.533 | +19.5 | 23-14 | 16-19 | 9-7 | 24-24 | 115.3 | 115.1 | +0.2 | W1 | 3-7 |
| e - Dallas Mavericks | 24 | 52 | 0.316 | +36.0 | 14-24 | 10-27 | 4-11 | 13-34 | 113.4 | 119.1 | -5.7 | L2 | 2-8 |
Dallas Mavericks & Orlando Magic Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Dallas Mavericks Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Dallas Mavericks YR: futures available
Orlando Magic Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Magic | +25000 Bet |
Dallas Mavericks & Orlando Magic Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.