Dallas Mavericks (36-39) vs. Indiana Pacers (33-42)
March 27, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers +1.5; Over/Under: -
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The Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers meet Monday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 113.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.9 points and 8.2 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 27.6 points and 5.4 rebounds. Christian Wood is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.7 rebounds per game.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 18 points and 7.5 rebounds. Buddy Hield is the third double-digit scorer and Bennedict Mathurin is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
The Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games and 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 6-2-1 in Mavericks last 9 overall. The over is 8-3 in Pacers last 11 overall. The over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
The Indiana Pacers aren’t world beaters, but at least they’re at home and we’re getting a free bucket. I’m not sure who is thrilled to back the Mavs in their current form, especially as a favorite on the road and on the end of a back to back. The Mavs are a mess right now with back to back losses to the Hornets. Luka admitted he’s not having fun, and the Mavs overall don’t look all that inspired. This could get ugly fast if things don’t change. Give me the Pacers and free bucket.
