Watch Orlando Magic vs. Dallas Mavericks: Lineups, Injuries, Betting Tips
The Orlando Magic visit the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, April 3. Tip-off is set for 8:40 p.m. EST as the Magic chase a fourth-quarter push toward the playoffs.
Game context
Orlando arrives at 40-36 and sits ninth in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are a half-game behind the Charlotte Hornets for a better play-in seed.
Dallas holds a 24-52 mark and occupies last place in the Southwest Division. The Mavericks went 3-13 in March and have lost 123-99 in Milwaukee on March 31.
Recent form and series history
The Magic beat Dallas 115-114 on March 5. Tristan da Silva scored 19 points off the bench in that matchup.
The Mavericks have won 10 of the last 13 games in the series. Dallas leads the all-time series 44-30 dating to 1989-90.
Projected lineups and injuries
Below are the expected starters and current availability from both teams.
Orlando Magic
- Projected starters: Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane.
- Franz Wagner is not on the official injury report and is expected to start on the road.
- Wagner has played five games in 2026 and has averaged just over 20 minutes per game.
- He is 1-for-11 from three in his last two contests and has grabbed two rebounds over his last three games.
- Anthony Black is out with a left lateral abdominal strain.
- Jonathan Isaac is out with a left knee sprain.
- Colin Castleton and Alex Morales are each with the G League on two-way deals.
Dallas Mavericks
- Projected starters: Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall, Daniel Gafford, Ryan Nembhard, Max Christie.
- Kyrie Irving remains out following left knee surgery.
- Dereck Lively II is out with right foot surgery.
- P.J. Washington is listed doubtful with an illness.
- Marvin Bagley II is doubtful with a left shoulder impingement.
- Caleb Martin is doubtful with a right plantar fascia strain.
- Several two-way players have doubtful or probable statuses.
Betting outlook
DraftKings lists Orlando as the favorite in the contest. The posted spread is Magic -6.5, with Dallas +6.5 as the underdog.
The moneyline shows Orlando at -270 and Dallas at +220. The total is 239.5 points.
Odds can shift, so bettors should check sportsbooks frequently. If gambling causes problems, call 1-800-GAMBLER for help.
How to watch
The game airs on FanDuel Sports Network Florida for Magic viewers. TEGNA Inc. carries the broadcast for Mavericks fans.
Radio coverage includes FM 96.9 The Game/AM 740 WYGM for Orlando and KEGL for Dallas. Tip-off is Friday at 8:40 p.m. EST.
What to monitor
Watch Franz Wagner’s minutes closely. He could remain on a restriction despite being cleared to play.
Also watch Dallas’ rotation while several veterans are doubtful. Those absences could alter matchups and minutes.
For lineups, injuries, and betting tips, Filmogaz.com will provide updates leading into tip-off.
