The Orlando Magic will take on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 8:30 PM. The game will be held at the American Airlines Center and can be watched on KFAA. The Magic come into this game with a record of 40-36, while the Mavericks hold a record of 24-52.
Orlando is currently ranked 9th in the Eastern Conference. They have a 16-20 record on the road this season. Dallas sits 13th in the Western Conference and has a 14-24 record at home. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.
Orlando Magic Team Preview
The Orlando Magic had a mixed set of results in their recent games. They suffered a tough loss to the Atlanta Hawks, 130-101. Before that, they managed a win against the Phoenix Suns with a score of 115-111.
Paolo Banchero is a key player for the Magic, averaging 22.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Desmond Bane is also a strong contributor, scoring 20.3 points per game with a 48.4% field goal percentage. Unfortunately, Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac are out due to injuries.
Orlando scores 115.1 points per game, making them 16th in the league. They are strong at free throws, leading the league with 21.9 made per game. Defensively, they allow 115.3 points per game, ranking 15th in the league.
Dallas Mavericks Team Preview
The Dallas Mavericks have struggled in their recent games. They lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 123-99 and fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94. Their shooting percentages were low in these games, with field goal percentages of 35.4% and 34.8% respectively.
Cooper Flagg leads the team in points per game with 20.3. He also contributes 6.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists each game. Naji Marshall is another key player, averaging 15.5 points and shooting 51.6% from the field.
The Mavericks face some challenges with injuries. Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II are out for the season. Marvin Bagley III, P.J. Washington, and Caleb Martin are doubtful for the next game.
Betting Prediction
The Orlando Magic have a strong free throw game. They lead the league with 21.9 free throws made per game and 27.1 attempts per game. Their high free throw percentage of 80.6% ranks them fifth. This could make a difference in a close game.
The Dallas Mavericks allow 119.1 points per game, ranking them 23rd in defense. The Magic score 115.1 points per game, which is 16th in the league. The Mavericks’ weak defense could be exploited by the Magic’s offense.
Both teams have a similar three-point percentage at 34.2%. However, the Mavericks are 29th in three-pointers made per game. This might limit their scoring opportunities against the Magic, who allow only 12.0 three-pointers per game.
- Pick: Magic -6.5
