The Dallas Mavericks (2-3) welcome the Orlando Magic (1-5) to the American Airlines Center Sunday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Mavericks are coming into this game having alternated wins and losses this entire season, starting off the year with a 107-105 loss on the road to the Phoenix Suns. They have beaten the Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies and lost to the New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Dallas made the Western Conference finals last season behind the play of MVP candidate G Luka Doncic, who is averaging 35.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9.4 assists per game this season.
The Magic are coming off their 1st win of the season over the short-handed Charlotte Hornets. This will be the 1st of a 2-game road trip with it being capped off against the Thunder on Tuesday.