The Dallas Mavericks will look to end a four-game losing streak when they battle the Southeast Division-leading Orlando Magic in a key NBA matchup on Thursday night. Dallas is coming off a 117-90 loss at Charlotte on Tuesday, while Orlando downed the Washington Wizards 126-109 that same night. The Mavericks (21-40), who are 2-8 in their last 10 games, are 7-20 on the road this season. The Magic (32-28), who are 6-4 over their past 10 games, are 18-11 on their home court. Dallas is expected to get Cooper Flagg (foot) back for the game, but will still be without Marvin Bagley III (neck). Franz Wagner (ankle) is out for Orlando.
Tipoff from Kia Center in Orlando is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Mavericks lead the all-time series 44-29, including wins in each of the last four meetings. The Magic are 7.5-point favorite in the latest Mavericks vs. Magic odds from. DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 229.5.
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