Mavericks vs Magic: Orlando Favored by 8.5

0:00Welcome to NBA News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NBA fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Dallas Mavericks faced the Orlando Magic tonight in a cross-conference NBA matchup. Dallas sits at 21 wins and 40 losses, coming off four straight defeats. Orlando is stronger at 32 and 28, holding the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference. Key injuries could shake things up. For the Mavericks, rookie Cooper Flag is questionable with a foot issue. Orlando lists Anthony Black and Wendell Carter Jr. as questionable due to quad and ankle problems, while Franz Wagner is out with an ankle injury. Tip off is at 7 p.m., Eastern Time from the Kia Center. Orlando is favored by eight and a half points, with the over-under total at 228 and a half points. The Moneyline has the Magic at minus 380 and Dallas at plus 299. League models have crunched the numbers, simulating the game 10,000 times. They show a hot streak on spread picks, going 41 and 18 lately.

1:04The projection leans toward the over, expecting around 230 points combined. Orlando has hit the over in four of their last six games, making this a spot to watch for high scoring. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound. S-O-L-L-I-SOL-I-PILLO.com