Toronto Raptors vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Toronto Raptors will host the Dallas Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Raptors are 12th in the East with a record of 22-36, while the Mavericks are 8th in the West at 33-25. The Raptors are currently on a 3-game winning streak, while the Mavericks have lost their last two.
The Mavericks are favored by 3 points, and the over/under line is set at 240.5. The Raptors are +130 on the moneyline, while the Mavericks are -156. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and can be seen on SN.
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Toronto Raptors vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Mavericks and Raptors did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Raptors have the leg up at 2-1. The Raptors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 223 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- The Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- The Raptors are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Toronto Raptors vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Dallas has a record of 33-25 this season and is currently 8th in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 21-18 and 12-7 against the East.
The Mavericks are favored by 3 points in today’s game and have gone 24-9 as the favorite this season. In games where they are favored, they have a scoring differential of +6 points per game and are 20-13 ATS as the favorite.
On the road, the Mavericks are 17-10 ATS and have an average scoring differential of -2.3 points per game. Currently, their road record is 15-12.
Dallas’ O/U record for the season is 29-29, and their games have averaged 236.1 points per game. This season, 39 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s (240.5).
In their last game, the Mavericks lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 121-119. The O/U line for that game was 230.5, and Dallas covered the spread as 4-point underdogs.
Heading into their matchup against the Raptors, the Mavericks are one of the NBA’s top three-point shooting teams, ranking 3rd in three-pointers made per game (15.1). Overall, they are 7th in scoring at 118.6 points per game.
On the road, the Mavericks are averaging 116.5 points per game this season. In terms of pace, they are 12th in the NBA at 99.7 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 58.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 13th in the league at 47%.
At this time, the Mavericks’ defense is positioned 21st in the NBA, permitting 117.5 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Mavericks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.8% and allowing 36.8% from beyond the arc.
In their last three games, the Raptors have won straight games and are 22-36 overall. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 12th place and 5th in the Atlantic Division.
Toronto’s ATS record for the season is 29-29, and they have covered the spread in their last two home games. As the underdog, they are 11-27 and 20-18 vs. the spread. Today, they are getting 3 points at home.
This season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 31-26-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 231.9 points, which is lower than today’s line of 240.5.
The Raptors’ last game was a 130-122 win over the Pacers. They were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game and have covered the spread in four straight games. The O/U line for that game was 246 points.
At home, the Raptors are 27th in the NBA in scoring at 111.4 points per game. Overall, they are 17th in the league with 114.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th in the NBA at 99.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Raptors are 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. From three-point range, Toronto is 22nd in the league, shooting 35%.
In terms of assists, the Raptors are 3rd in the NBA at 29.3 per game. They are also 7th in offensive rebounds with 11.3 per contest.
At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 20th in the NBA, permitting 117.5 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Pacers, the Raptors’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 55% leading to 122 points.
Our projections indicate that the Mavericks should come out top with a projected score of 155-119.
Toronto Raptors vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- The Mavericks should also cover at -3
- Projecting a combined 274 points, we like the over
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jakob Poeltl – Ankle – Questionable
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Dante Exum – Knee – Questionable
