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Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 27 Mar 2025
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 92-101
17-19 33-24 20-34 22-24
Position#15
Record35-37
FormWLWWW
Points / game105.0
Allowed / game106.0
vs
Position#17
Record35-37
FormLLWWL
Points / game115.2
Allowed / game115.4
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks
17 Feb 2027
ORL v DAL
upcoming
05 Mar 2026
ORL115
DAL114
27 Mar 2025
ORL92
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 winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Dallas Mavericks winWon
-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
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
123-125
123
125
-2
110avg 96
H07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
111-109
111
109
+2
99avg 96
A09/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
84-97
84
97
-13
65avg 96
A11/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
113-93
113
93
+20
108avg 96
A14/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
L
111-118
111
118
-7
92avg 96
A15/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
W
108-103
108
103
+5
100avg 96
A16/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
108-116
108
116
-8
95avg 96
H19/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
120-105
120
105
+15
115avg 96
A21/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
W
118-106
118
106
+12
113avg 96
H24/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
111-104
111
104
+7
104avg 96
A25/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-33
31-36
35-27
22-29
34-20
26-27
30-29
21-33
19-23
27-28
16-24
22-22
32-23
36-15
20-27
25-28
30-33
28-29
29-16
24-40
25-38
22-22
35-23
26-20
23-28
29-28
20-32
36-28
33-30
34-24
35-17
18-34
26-30
32-30
34-18
26-28
29-27
34-26
20-30
28-21
218.3Avg total
110.7Scored
107.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)105.0106.0211.0-1.049%
Season at home (36)106.0104.7210.7+1.353%
Season away (36)104.1107.3211.3-3.244%
Last 10 (10)110.7107.6218.3+3.160%
Last 5 (5)113.0106.8219.8+6.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)99.5110.2209.7-10.717%
vs Similar ◀ (18)107.5112.1219.6-4.633%
vs Weaker (6)109.298.5207.7+10.783%
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
111-122
111
122
-11
97avg 105
H08/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
116-125
116
125
-9
107avg 105
H09/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
133-129
133
129
+4
126avg 105
A11/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
L
116-126
116
126
-10
112avg 105
A13/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
96-133
96
133
-37
72avg 105
A15/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
125-130
125
130
-5
120avg 105
H16/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
131-135
131
135
-4
122avg 105
A19/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
123-117
123
117
+6
120avg 105
H22/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
120-101
120
101
+19
121avg 105
A24/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
113-128
113
128
-15
102avg 105
A25/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-22
22-28
41-39
17-33
24-32
30-28
32-37
30-28
28-34
32-29
41-38
32-28
28-20
34-44
25-33
29-29
25-27
24-35
21-37
26-34
32-36
36-28
18-34
39-32
21-33
36-35
34-22
40-45
35-27
25-27
31-29
32-34
32-17
30-31
34-29
24-24
35-37
33-31
16-30
29-30
243.0Avg total
118.4Scored
124.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)115.2115.4230.6-0.149%
Season at home (36)114.5111.4225.8+3.156%
Season away (36)116.0119.4235.4-3.442%
Last 10 (10)118.4124.6243.0-6.230%
Last 5 (5)122.4122.2244.6+0.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)111.8122.7234.4-10.933%
vs Similar ◀ (14)114.4123.0237.4-8.629%
vs Weaker (7)120.3113.1233.4+7.171%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q2Q2: +3.4+3.4Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: +3.1+3.1Q3: -3.5-3.5Q4Q4: -3.5-3.5Q4: -1.9-1.9
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q2Q2: +3.4+3.4Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: +3.1+3.1Q3: -3.5-3.5Q4Q4: -3.5-3.5Q4: -1.9-1.9
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
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
66-69
66
69
-3
H07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
60-47
60
47
+13
A09/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
46-51
46
51
-5
A11/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
68-38
68
38
+30
A14/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
L
58-62
58
62
-4
A15/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
47-60
47
60
-13
A16/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
52-56
52
56
-4
H19/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
67-54
67
54
+13
A21/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
58-60
58
60
-2
H24/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
63-53
63
53
+10
A25/03
NBA
113.5Avg total
58.5Scored
55.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.153.6107.7+0.543%-
Last 30 at home (15)52.753.4106.1-0.733%-
Last 30 away (15)55.553.7109.2+1.753%-
Last 10 (10)58.555.0113.5+3.540%-
Last 5 (5)57.456.6114.0+0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)49.856.5106.3-6.70%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)54.853.9108.7+0.850%-
vs Weaker (6)56.349.5105.8+6.867%-
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
53-50
53
50
+3
H08/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
54-60
54
60
-6
H09/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
L
60-63
60
63
-3
A11/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
L
62-64
62
64
-2
A13/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
49-62
49
62
-13
A15/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
68-64
68
64
+4
H16/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
57-68
57
68
-11
A19/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
60-54
60
54
+6
H22/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
62-48
62
48
+14
A24/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
D
68-68
68
68
+0
A25/03
NBA
119.4Avg total
59.3Scored
60.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.559.9117.4-2.337%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.855.9113.7+1.953%-
Last 30 away (15)57.363.8121.1-6.520%-
Last 10 (10)59.360.1119.4-0.840%-
Last 5 (5)63.060.4123.4+2.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)56.761.2117.9-4.633%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)56.161.9118.0-5.914%-
vs Weaker (7)61.654.0115.6+7.686%-
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: 110.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.3 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.327.6
52.8%
54.3%55.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.812.1
34.8%
35.9%36.3
🏀 Free throws23.219.2
82.8%
77.8%19.2
They take 87.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 118.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.0 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.2 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.932.5
59.2%
54.3%65.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.011.4
35.6%
35.9%34.2
🏀 Free throws23.819.2
80.7%
77.8%19.2
They take 86.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 27 Mar 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWWLWLWLWL
Dallas Mavericks
LWWLLLLWLL
#15
League position
#17
+3.2
Net rating
-5.9
113.6
Offensive rating
115.7
110.4
Defensive rating
121.6
52.5%
Effective FG%
57.1%
53.2%
Opp. effective FG%
59.1%
10.7%
Turnover %
12.2%
23.9%
Off. rebound %
18.7%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.27
34.8%
3-point %
35.6%
55.2%
Assist %
56.7%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence113.6 · 115.7Defence110.4 · 121.6Shooting52.5% · 57.1%3-point %34.8% · 35.6%Ball care10.7% · 12.2%Off. rebounds23.9% · 18.7%Free throws0.27 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)60% · 30%
■ 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
25/03/25ACharlotte Hornets111-104
24/03/25HLos Angeles Lakers118-106
21/03/25AWashington Wizards120-105
19/03/25HHouston Rockets108-116
16/03/25ACleveland Cavaliers108-103
15/03/25AMinnesota Timberwolves111-118
14/03/25ANew Orleans Pelicans113-93
11/03/25AHouston Rockets84-97
09/03/25AMilwaukee Bucks111-109
07/03/25HChicago Bulls123-125
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/03/25ANew York Knicks113-128
24/03/25ABrooklyn Nets120-101
22/03/25HDetroit Pistons123-117
19/03/25AIndiana Pacers131-135
16/03/25HPhiladelphia 76ers125-130
15/03/25AHouston Rockets96-133
13/03/25ASan Antonio Spurs116-126
11/03/25ASan Antonio Spurs133-129
09/03/25HPhoenix Suns116-125
08/03/25HMemphis Grizzlies111-122

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW49%
HomeLLLLW53%
AwayWLWWW44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723636
Win %49%53%44%
Points / game105.0106.0104.1
Allowed / game106.0104.7107.3
Point differential-1.0+1.3-3.2
Avg total211.0210.7211.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%28%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (19)54% (13)67% (6)
Overtime %1%0%3%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL49%
HomeLLLLW56%
AwayLLLWL42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723636
Win %49%56%42%
Points / game115.2114.5116.0
Allowed / game115.4111.4119.4
Point differential-0.1+3.1-3.4
Avg total230.6225.8235.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%31%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won35% (20)43% (7)31% (13)
Overtime %3%3%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 Oklahoma City Thunder70581283%120.0107.1+12.9
2 Cleveland Cavaliers72581481%122.2111.8+10.4
3 Boston Celtics73541974%116.8107.7+9.1
4 Houston Rockets71462565%114.2109.4+4.8
5 New York Knicks71452663%116.7112.5+4.3
6 Denver Nuggets74462862%120.8117.0+3.8
7 Memphis Grizzlies72442861%122.4116.8+5.6
8 Los Angeles Lakers72442861%112.8112.1+0.7
9 Indiana Pacers72423058%116.6115.2+1.4
10 Golden State Warriors71413058%113.3111.2+2.1
11 Los Angeles Clippers72413157%112.0108.5+3.4
12 Minnesota Timberwolves73413256%113.5109.3+4.2
13 Detroit Pistons73413256%115.4112.9+2.6
14 Milwaukee Bucks70383254%114.5112.5+2.0
15 Sacramento Kings72353749%116.0115.8+0.2
16 Dallas Mavericks72353749%115.2115.4-0.1
17 Orlando Magic72353749%105.0106.0-1.0
18 Atlanta Hawks70343649%117.9119.8-1.8
19 Phoenix Suns73353848%114.4115.9-1.4
20 Chicago Bulls72324044%117.3119.7-2.4
21 Portland Trail Blazers73324144%111.0114.2-3.3
22 San Antonio Spurs71314044%114.3116.2-1.9
23 Miami Heat72314143%109.2110.3-1.1
24 Toronto Raptors73264736%110.5115.3-4.8
25 Philadelphia 76ers73235032%110.0115.7-5.6
26 Brooklyn Nets73235032%105.0111.6-6.6
27 New Orleans Pelicans73205327%110.6119.2-8.6
28 Charlotte Hornets72185425%105.8114.0-8.2
29 Washington Wizards72165622%108.7120.4-11.7
30 Utah Jazz73165722%111.9120.1-8.2
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 Magic1733202292
Dallas Mavericks19243424101
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