Mavericks vs. Magic Free Pick
ORLANDO, FL (ATS Consultants) – The Mavericks are coming off a loss on Thursday at Miami, while Orlando lost at the Knicks on Wednesday night. The Magic host the Mavericks on Friday at 8:05pmET.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Orlando Magic as a 5-point home favorite over the Dallas Mavericks, while the over/under total for the game is currently sitting at 186.5 points. Orlando enters the game with a 32-19 record and is 18-8 at home this year, while Dallas is 29-23 overall and 10-15 on the road.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Magic opened as a 5-point favorite over the Mavericks and has remained at 5 at most books. The total started at 186.5 and remained at 186.5.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 52% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Mavericks. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Orlando (-5) over Dallas. According to the latest NBA trends, the Magic are 6-0 against the spread in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, 8-1 against the spread in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game, 6-1 against the spread in their last 7 home games and 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 Friday games. The Mavericks are 6-13 against the spread in their last 19 games overall, 3-8 against the spread in their last 11 road games, 3-9 against the spread in their last 12 games following a ATS loss and are 0-4 against the spread in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast. The Mavs have struggled on the road all year and are coming off a tough road game against Miami. Orlando had won three straight before they played a horrible game at New York the other night. They’ll bounce back at home as they match up well against Dallas. Dwight Howard is a little too much for Dallas to handle underneath. The Magic are also a different team at home as they usually handle teams that have issues on the road.
FRIDAY NBA FREE PICK: ORLANDO MAGIC –5
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