Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 10/30/2022

by Rod Pearson

Saturday, Oct 29, 2022
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Sunday, October 30, 2022
Venue:  American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Where to Watch:  BSSW

 

Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Magic +9.5, Mavericks -9.5; Over/Under:  217 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Magic +10, Mavericks -10; Over/Under:  217 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Magic +9.5, Mavericks -9.5; Over/Under:  217 points
 

Season Record

Orlando Magic:  1-5 (5th place, Southeast Division)
Dallas Mavericks:  2-2 (4th place, Southwest Division)
 
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Recent Form
Orlando Magic:  1-5 last 10
Dallas Mavericks:  2-2 last 10

 

Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks Preview and Analysis

 
The Magic are coming into this game with a 1-5 record overall and they are 0-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of their 1st win of the season coming against the Charlotte Hornets in their last game. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 21 while Mohamed Bamba was next on the team with 19 points. Paolo Banchero led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Paolo Banchero also led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 38.4% from the field, 28.9% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 105.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.7 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 2-4 this season and their O/U record is 2-4.
 
 
 
The Mavericks are coming into this game with a 2-2 record overall and they are 1-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. This will be the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder still to be played on Saturday night. They are entering this game off of a win against the Brooklyn Nets in their last game. Luka Dončić led the team in points in that game with 41 while Tim Hardaway Jr. was next on the team with 18 points. Luka Dončić led the team in assists in that game with 14 while Luka Dončić also led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 50.6% from the field, 50% from 3-point range, and 77.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 120.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.3 PPG against them. The Mavericks have an ATS record of 3-1 this season and their O/U record is 3-1.

 

Magic vs Mavericks Prediction

The current betting odds have the Mavericks listed as a 9.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Magic just pulled off their 1st win of the season after losing 5 games in a row to start the year. They looked really good in that win as they were leading by over 20 points for a majority of the game. That game was at home though and now they go on the road here missing a lot of their key players to injuries now. The Mavericks are a very good team that are only 2-2 right now but have also played much tougher teams in their 1st 4 games. The Mavericks also play their best in their home games and they just dominated the Nets in their game the other night. The Magic are still a very young and developing team that doesn't have the talent to keep up with the Mavericks here, especially with so many players out too. The best way to place a bet here is on the Mavericks to cover the spread in this game.
 
Magic Mavericks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Sunday, October 30, 2022 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Mavericks 121 Magic 106.
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NBA Betting Trends

 
Orlando Magic: 17-26 ATS as an underdog of 10 or more points. 7-13 ATS against Southwest division opponents. 23-17 UNDER after allowing 105 points or less.
Dallas Mavericks: 27-18 ATS in a home game where the total is 210 to 219.5. 55-33 UNDER in home games. 31-15 UNDER in a home game where the total is 210 to 219.5.
 

Key Injuries

 
Orlando Magic:  J. Suggs (SG) Ques Sun - Ankle. C. Anthony (PG) Ques Sun - Oblique. M. Wagner (PF) Out indefinitely - Ankle. M. Fultz (PG) Out indefinitely - Toe. J. Isaac (PF) Out indefinitely - Knee. G. Harris (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee.
Dallas Mavericks:  J. Green (SG) Prob Sat - Ankle. D. Bertans (PF) Out Sat - Knee. F. Ntilikina (PG) Out Sat - Ankle.
 
 

Notable Quotes

 
“Paolo is selfless, tough, confident, high basketball IQ, willing learner — all of those things. He also has such a great gift of humility and I think that’s huge. He’s just blended in like he belongs here.” - Jamahl Mosley on Paolo Banchero after his team’s loss against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
 
 
“We’re just trying to do the best we can to make his job a lot easier out there on the floor when he gives the ball up, and the only way you can do that is knock down shots and take them with confidence and make a play.” - Tim Hardaway Jr. after their win against the Nets on Thursday.
 
 

Starting Lineups

 
Orlando Magic
PG R.J. Hampton
SG Terrence Ross
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.
 
Dallas Mavericks
PG Luka Doncic
SG Spencer Dinwiddie
SF Reggie Bullock
PF Dorian Finney-Smith
C JaVale McGee
 

Statistical Leaders

 
Orlando Magic
PPG: P. Banchero (23.5)
APG: C. Anthony (4.3)
Reb/G: W. Carter Jr. (9.2)
 
Dallas Mavericks
PPG: L. Doncic (36.3)
APG: L. Doncic (9.3)
Reb/G: L. Doncic (9.5)
 
Coaches:
Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (2nd season)
Dallas Mavericks: Jason Kidd (2nd season)
 


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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