Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
The Dallas Mavericks (-118) are currently favored by 1 point over the Pacers (-102) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 252.5 points. The Mavericks come into this game with a 33-23 record and are 6th in the Western Conference. They have won their last 7 games. The Pacers are 7th in the Eastern Conference with a 32-25 record and have won their last 2 games.
This game will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00 ET. The game will be televised on BSIN.
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Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Pacers have hosted the Mavericks, they have an above .500 record at 3-2. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Pacers and Mavericks, the over/under record in these games is 2-3 with a combined average of 222 points per contest.
- The Mavericks are 3-0 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Dallas has won seven straight games and is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 33-23. In the Southwest Division, they are in 2nd place.
This season, the Mavericks are 30-26 against the spread, including a 16-9 record vs. the spread on the road. They have covered the spread in their last two games and are favored by 1 point today.
On the road, the Mavericks have a straight-up record of 15-10 and are 16-9 vs. the spread. Their ATS win streak on the road is at three games.
In their last game, the Mavericks beat the Suns by a score of 123-113. The O/U line for that game was 244.5 points, and Dallas was favored by 2.5 points.
This season, the Mavericks have an O/U record of 28-28, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line of 252.5 is higher than all of their previous games this season.
In Western Conference games, the Mavericks are 21-18 compared to 12-5 in non-conference games.
So far this season, the Mavericks are 7th in the NBA in scoring at 118.7 points per game. However, they have been better at home, averaging 120.5 points compared to 116.6 on the road.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Dallas is one of the best in the league. They are 3rd in three-point makes at 15.1 per game and 2nd in attempts at 40.4 per game.
Overall, the Mavericks are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of pace, they are 12th in the NBA at 99.7 possessions per game.
On average, the Dallas defense is giving up 117.2 points per game (18th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In the terms of takeaways, Mavericks are causing 12 turnovers per game, ranking 7th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 24th in rejections, averaging 4.5 blocked shots each game.
The Pacers have won two straight games and are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 32-25. In the Central Division, they are in 3rd place.
Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 30-25, including a 15-13 mark at home and 15-12 on the road. As the underdog, they are 15-15 and have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the underdog.
This season, the Pacers have an O/U record of 32-25, and 50 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 252.5. Indiana has a season average of 246 points per game.
In their last game, the Pacers defeated the Pistons by a score of 129-115. The O/U line for that game was 246.5, and Indiana covered the spread as 11.5-point favorites.
The Pacers come into tonight’s game as the NBA’s highest-scoring team, averaging 123.8 points per game. They have been even better at home, where they are averaging 126.3 points per game.
Indiana’s offensive success has been driven by their ability to get to the rim and finish, as they lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. Overall, they are shooting 50% from the field, which is also tops in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are hitting 38% of their attempts, which is the fifth-best mark in the league. On average, they are making 13.6 threes per game.
On defense, the Pacers are ranked 28th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 68.4% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pacers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.1% while allowing 37.2% from downtown.
Our projections indicate that the Mavericks should come out top with a projected score of 156-127.
Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- The Mavericks should also cover at -1
- Projecting a combined 283 points, we like the over
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Back – Questionable
- Aaron Nesmith – Ankle – Out
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Dante Exum – Knee – Out
- Maxi Kleber – Nose – Probable
- Luka Doncic – Nose – Probable
- Dereck Lively II – Nose – Probable
