Mavericks vs Magic Picks and Prediction – 3/27/2025

NBA TV will feature a Thursday night battle between the Dallas Mavericks and the Orlando Magic from the Kia Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Mavericks (35-38) have been decimated by injuries to key players and are a half-game out of ninth place in the Western Conference standings. On Tuesday, Dallas was outscored by 14 points during the third quarter of a 128-113 road loss against New York.

Dallas F Naji Marshall erupted for a game-high 38 points on 17-for-25 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Brandon Williams scored 22 points (7-11 FT) in 28 minutes off the bench. Spencer Dinwiddie added 13 points and seven assists for the Mavericks, who fell to 15-22 on the road. 

The Orlando Magic have reeled off three straight victories and trail Atlanta by a half-game for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic (35-38) rank second in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 106.1 points per contest. On Tuesday, Orlando made the plays down the stretch to earn a 111-104 road victory against Charlotte. 

Former number one overall draft pick Paolo Banchero tallied a game-high 32 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Orlando F Franz Wagner contributed 26 points (9-10 FT) and eight boards. Anthony Black scored 20 points off the bench for the Magic, who outrebounded the Hornets by a 50-38 margin. 

Dallas F Anthony Davis (adductor), F Caleb Martin (hip), and G Brandon Williams (back) are listed as questionable for this game. The Mavericks struggle to get stops defensively and the Magic have a slight advantage on the glass. Look for Orlando to defend their home court in a victory that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win 117-109.