Mavericks vs. Magic: How to Watch, TV, Time, & Odds

The Mavericks host the Magic, without Paolo Banchero, on the first night of a back-to-back

Jan 29, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Orlando Magic at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks had a couple of days off to recuperate from their loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night and will now host the Orlando Magic on the first night of a back-to-back. Orlando will play without budding superstar Paolo Banchero, who suffered a torn oblique muscle and will be out for a few weeks. Without Banchero in the lineup, there's no reason for the Mavericks to lose this game.

Dallas almost stormed back from down 23 to Houston, but the hole was too deep to climb out of completely. Bad fouls, a poor start offensively, and defensive rebounding killed the Mavs against the Rockets and it's things they've addressed over the last few days. Luka Doncic said following Thursday's game that he has to get off to better starts, which would go a long way toward helping the team overall early in the game.

The Magic are in the middle of a five-game road trip and dropped the first two games, first to the Chicago Bulls with Banchero and then to the Cleveland Cavaliers without. Jalen Suggs stepped up in Banchero's absence, having 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists against the Cavs.

Orlando is a good defensive team with plenty of options to throw out Dallas' star duo of Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are great defenders and could pose some issues if the Mavs get off to another slow start offensively.

Here's everything you need to know for Sunday night's matchup.

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Date/Time: Sunday, November 3rd, 6:30 p.m. CST

Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Team Records: Mavericks 3-2, Magic 3-3

TV/Streaming: NBA League Pass, MavsTV,

Spread: Mavericks -8.5

Over/Under: 219.5

Moneyline: Mavericks -335, Magic +270

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