Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors Preview
Planning on watching today’s Raptors and Mavericks game? Catch the action at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, as the Mavericks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on BSSW.
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 224.5 points, and the Mavericks are favored to win at home vs. the Raptors. Check out BetCoco for Dallas Mavericks – Toronto Raptors odds
Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Mavericks have faced off vs. the Raptors as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. The last three times that the Mavericks have hosted the Raptors, the over/under record is 0-3 with the teams combining for an average of 215 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 1-2.
- Across their five previous road games, Toronto has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 104 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 118 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Raptors have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Toronto posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
So far this season, the Raptors have a record of just 3-4, as they look to pick up a win over the Mavericks. At this time, the team’s rank is 9th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 4th in the Atlantic division.
Toronto has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 4-3 against the spread. The Raptors maintain an ATS record of 2-1 on the road, while they have a 2-2 record vs. the spread when playing at home.
For this season, the Raptors has an over/under record of 3-4-0. The average points per game in their played games is 191.0, with an average over/under line of 218.2.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Toronto’s offense scored 123 points against the Spurs. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.4%, and they went 16/26 from the free-throw line. Scottie Barnes is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 22.6 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Dennis Schröder brings a PPG average of 16.9 into the game.
The Raptors’ defense is presently ranked 5thth in the league, allowing an average of 107.4 points per contest. This season, the Raptors defense has been impressive, holding the 5thth position in the league while permitting an average of 107.4 points per contest.
Today’s matchup sees the Mavericks seeking to extend their current two game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 6-1. Away from their home court, the Mavericks have a 3-1 record this season, in contrast to their 3-0 record at home.
Against the spread, Dallas are currently above .500, at 4-3 ATS. On the road, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 3-1, as opposed to a 1-2 record against the spread when playing at home.
With more than half of the Mavericks’ games exceeding the over/under lines, their over/under record stands at 5-2-0. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 245.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 228.4.
The Mavericks offense is coming off a game in which they scored 117 points vs. the Magic. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 15 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Luka Doncic, who is averaging 31.6 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Tim Hardaway Jr. also maintains a PPG average of 18.1 heading into game.
Currently, the Mavericks’ defense holds the 17thth rank in the NBA, allowing 114.1 points per game. Dallas’ defense has been playing well, ranking 17thth in the NBA with 114.1 points allowed per game.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Mavericks to win this one with a projected score of 115-105.
Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- The Mavericks should also cover at -5.5
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Maxi Kleber – Toe – Questionable
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Precious Achiuwa – Groin – Questionable
- Christian Koloko – Illness – Out
