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Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 04 Apr 2018
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 105-100
33-22 23-29 21-23 28-26
Position#26
Record23-54
FormWLLLW
Points / game103.7
Allowed / game108.2
vs
Position#27
Record24-54
FormWLLLW
Points / game102.4
Allowed / game105.0
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks
17 Feb 2027
ORL v DAL
upcoming
05 Mar 2026
ORL115
DAL114
27 Mar 2025
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DAL101
06 Nov 2023
ORL102
DAL117
09 Nov 2022
ORL94
DAL87
30 Jan 2022
ORL110
DAL108
01 Mar 2021
ORL124
DAL130
21 Feb 2020
ORL106
DAL122
08 Mar 2019
ORL111
DAL106
04 Apr 2018
ORL105
DAL100
19 Nov 2016
ORL95
DAL87
19 Feb 2016
ORL110
DAL104
31 Jan 2015
ORL93
DAL108
16 Nov 2013
ORL100
DAL108
20 Jan 2013
ORL105
DAL111
30 Mar 2012
ORL98
DAL100
21 Dec 2010
ORL99
DAL105
19 Feb 2010
ORL85
DAL95
02 Feb 2009
ORL95
DAL105
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Dallas Mavericks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
72-108
72
108
-36
58avg 94
A14/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
126-117
126
117
+9
124avg 94
H14/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
83-92
83
92
-9
65avg 94
H16/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
86-93
86
93
-7
75avg 94
H20/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
98-118
98
118
-20
84avg 94
H22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
105-99
105
99
+6
106avg 94
H24/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
104-111
104
111
-7
94avg 94
H28/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
82-90
82
90
-8
67avg 94
H30/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
88-94
88
94
-6
67avg 94
A01/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
97-73
97
73
+24
94avg 94
A03/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-24
19-38
20-34
15-12
36-20
25-32
30-28
35-37
16-25
15-23
21-27
31-17
25-24
26-28
25-16
10-25
23-32
26-38
16-25
33-23
26-23
12-23
39-28
28-25
33-36
18-22
30-27
23-26
24-30
20-27
25-9
13-24
18-21
25-35
21-13
24-25
27-25
19-20
22-16
29-12
193.6Avg total
94.1Scored
99.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (77)103.7108.2211.9-4.530%
Season at home (38)103.9107.1211.0-3.339%
Season away (39)103.6109.2212.8-5.721%
Last 10 (10)94.199.5193.6-5.430%
Last 5 (5)95.293.4188.6+1.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (18)101.6108.4210.0-6.822%
vs Similar ◀ (11)101.399.8201.1+1.536%
vs Weaker (1)105.099.0204.0+6.0100%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
115-122 OT
115
122
-7
104avg 92
A16/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
106-114
106
114
-8
97avg 92
A17/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
105-115
105
115
-10
96avg 92
A21/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
112-119
112
119
-7
101avg 92
H23/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
98-102
98
102
-4
88avg 92
H25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
103-97
103
97
+6
97avg 92
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
93-103
93
103
-10
77avg 92
A29/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
92-93
92
93
-1
85avg 92
H31/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
87-98
87
98
-11
74avg 92
A01/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
115-109
115
109
+6
105avg 92
H04/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-29
33-25
24-24
22-28
24-30
32-29
33-29
17-26
30-29
22-25
28-26
25-35
34-37
24-28
23-31
31-23
27-22
21-32
22-25
28-23
25-20
28-25
22-25
28-27
34-32
22-23
25-27
12-21
20-16
26-28
18-23
28-26
25-18
22-30
30-25
10-25
22-22
28-27
32-29
33-31
209.8Avg total
102.6Scored
107.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (78)102.4105.0207.4-2.531%
Season at home (40)104.0103.4207.4+0.638%
Season away (38)100.8106.6207.4-5.824%
Last 10 (10)102.6107.2209.8-4.620%
Last 5 (5)98.0100.0198.0-2.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)102.6108.7211.3-6.120%
vs Similar ◀ (14)103.4104.1207.5-0.836%
vs Weaker (1)88.0102.0190.0-14.00%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -1.4-1.4Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: -8.1-8.1Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: +2.6+2.6Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +1.5+1.5Q4: -3.1-3.1
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -1.4-1.4Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: -8.1-8.1Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: +2.6+2.6Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +1.5+1.5Q4: -3.1-3.1
Orlando MagicDallas Mavericks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
37-62
37
62
-25
A14/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
61-52
61
52
+9
H14/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
31-48
31
48
-17
H16/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
51-52
51
52
-1
H20/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
49-70
49
70
-21
H22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
38-46
38
46
-8
H24/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
51-58
51
58
-7
H28/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
44-57
44
57
-13
H30/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
43-56
43
56
-13
A01/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
46-45
46
45
+1
A03/04
NBA
99.7Avg total
45.1Scored
54.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.554.8105.4-4.333%-
Last 30 at home (17)50.855.1105.9-4.229%-
Last 30 away (13)50.254.5104.7-4.438%-
Last 10 (10)45.154.699.7-9.520%-
Last 5 (5)44.452.496.8-8.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (18)52.157.1109.2-5.039%-
vs Similar ◀ (11)49.151.9101.0-2.827%-
vs Weaker (1)38.046.084.0-8.00%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
60-54
60
54
+6
A16/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
56-59
56
59
-3
A17/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
52-54
52
54
-2
A21/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
58-65
58
65
-7
H23/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
48-54
48
54
-6
H25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
53-45
53
45
+8
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A29/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
46-44
46
44
+2
H31/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
47-48
47
48
-1
A01/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
50-49
50
49
+1
H04/04
NBA
105.3Avg total
52.6Scored
52.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.354.1105.3-2.830%-
Last 30 at home (14)50.253.4103.6-3.229%-
Last 30 away (16)52.254.6106.8-2.431%-
Last 10 (10)52.652.7105.3-0.150%-
Last 5 (5)50.448.298.6+2.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)50.954.0104.9-3.127%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)52.153.9106.0-1.936%-
vs Weaker (1)46.057.0103.0-11.00%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 94.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.8 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.625.9
45.0%
51.0%51.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.59.9
31.4%
36.1%29.7
🏀 Free throws15.812.6
79.7%
76.5%12.6
They take 89.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 102.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.2 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.9 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.526.6
50.7%
51.0%53.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.512.5
36.2%
36.1%37.5
🏀 Free throws15.811.9
75.3%
76.5%11.9
They take 87.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 04 Apr 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WLLLWLLLWL
Dallas Mavericks
WLLLWLLLLL
#26
League position
#27
-5.5
Net rating
-4.7
95.4
Offensive rating
104.0
100.8
Defensive rating
108.6
45.7%
Effective FG%
52.1%
49.5%
Opp. effective FG%
51.6%
13.1%
Turnover %
11.2%
21.0%
Off. rebound %
15.4%
0.18
Free-throw rate
0.18
31.4%
3-point %
36.2%
63.1%
Assist %
57.5%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence95.4 · 104.0Defence100.8 · 108.6Shooting45.7% · 52.1%3-point %31.4% · 36.2%Ball care13.1% · 11.2%Off. rebounds21.0% · 15.4%Free throws0.18 · 0.18Form (last 10/10)30% · 20%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Dallas Mavericks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
2
Orlando Magic wins
8
Dallas Mavericks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
03/04/18ANew York Knicks97-73
01/04/18AAtlanta Hawks88-94
30/03/18HChicago Bulls82-90
28/03/18HBrooklyn Nets104-111
24/03/18HPhoenix Suns105-99
22/03/18HPhiladelphia 76ers98-118
20/03/18HToronto Raptors86-93
16/03/18HBoston Celtics83-92
14/03/18HMilwaukee Bucks126-117
14/03/18ASan Antonio Spurs72-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/04/18HPortland Trail Blazers115-109
01/04/18ACleveland Cavaliers87-98
31/03/18HMinnesota Timberwolves92-93
29/03/18ALos Angeles Lakers93-103
28/03/18ASacramento Kings103-97
25/03/18HCharlotte Hornets98-102
23/03/18HUtah Jazz112-119
21/03/18ANew Orleans Pelicans105-115
17/03/18ABrooklyn Nets106-114
16/03/18AToronto Raptors115-122 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW30%
HomeLLWLL39%
AwayLLLLW21%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games773839
Win %30%39%21%
Points / game103.7103.9103.6
Allowed / game108.2107.1109.2
Point differential-4.5-3.3-5.7
Avg total211.9211.0212.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%16%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (16)60% (5)27% (11)
Overtime %3%5%0%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW31%
HomeLLLLW38%
AwayLLWLL24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games784038
Win %31%38%24%
Points / game102.4104.0100.8
Allowed / game105.0103.4106.6
Point differential-2.5+0.6-5.8
Avg total207.4207.4207.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%22%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won22% (23)8% (12)36% (11)
Overtime %5%8%3%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Houston Rockets78631581%113.2104.1+9.1
2 Golden State Warriors78572173%113.9107.0+6.9
3 Toronto Raptors77552271%112.2104.6+7.6
4 Boston Celtics77532469%104.2100.2+4.0
5 Portland Trail Blazers78483062%106.1103.3+2.9
6 Cleveland Cavaliers78483062%110.5109.6+0.9
7 Philadelphia 76ers77473061%109.1105.1+4.0
8 Indiana Pacers78463259%105.7104.0+1.7
9 Utah Jazz78453358%103.8100.2+3.7
10 San Antonio Spurs78453358%102.699.4+3.2
11 Oklahoma City Thunder79453457%107.4104.4+3.0
12 Minnesota Timberwolves78443456%109.6107.7+1.9
13 New Orleans Pelicans77433456%111.1110.9+0.2
14 Denver Nuggets78433555%110.2108.9+1.3
15 Los Angeles Clippers78423654%109.3108.4+0.9
16 Washington Wizards78423654%106.7106.0+0.7
17 Miami Heat78423654%103.3102.7+0.6
18 Milwaukee Bucks78423654%106.5106.7-0.1
19 Detroit Pistons77374048%103.3103.6-0.3
20 Charlotte Hornets79344543%107.6108.1-0.5
21 Los Angeles Lakers77334443%108.2109.7-1.5
22 New York Knicks78275135%104.1108.0-3.9
23 Chicago Bulls78275135%103.2109.6-6.4
24 Brooklyn Nets78255332%106.2110.6-4.3
25 Sacramento Kings79255432%99.1106.4-7.3
26 Dallas Mavericks78245431%102.4105.0-2.5
27 Orlando Magic77235430%103.7108.2-4.5
28 Atlanta Hawks78225628%103.3108.8-5.4
29 Memphis Grizzlies77215627%98.8104.8-6.0
30 Phoenix Suns79205925%103.7113.3-9.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic33232128105
Dallas Mavericks22292326100
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