The 2024 NBA Postseason: Home Court Advantage or Struggling Shooters? A Look at Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks Game 6 Prediction

The 2024 NBA postseason is in full swing, and the basketball betting market is hotter than ever. With the playoffs at their peak, CBS Sports will be providing daily picks throughout the postseason, with Sam Quinn making at least one pick for every game leading up to the NBA Finals. So far in this series, the home team has won all five games, with significant margins of victory. The Orlando Magic have been performing much better at home, shooting nearly 40% from 3-point range compared to just 25.2% in Cleveland.

The young roster of the Orlando Magic is experiencing their first or second playoff runs, and they are more comfortable playing in their own arena. As a result, they are expected to win by 4 points in Game 6 against the Dallas Mavericks. However, there is a hunch that Russell Westbrook may see a reduced role or even be out of the rotation for Game 6 as he has been struggling with his shooting recently. The Mavericks have not been guarding him or Terance Mann effectively, with Mann having several wide-open 3-point attempts. While Mann is questionable for Game 6 due to a leg contusion, if he plays, he is expected to get more minutes and provide energy and athleticism to the team.

The Mavericks may continue to ignore certain shooters defensively, which would work in Mann’s favor as he has been shooting well from deep in this series. If Westbrook sees reduced playing time or sits out entirely, Terrence Mann will likely see an increase in playing time and should be able to make over 1.5 three-pointers during Game 6 against the Magic.