The Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a 76ers vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Pistons, lost to the Jazz, and they play the Pelicans next. The Mavs have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 112.9 points on 6.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.9points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 20 points and 3.2 assists, while Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.4 points and 6.3 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Naji Marshall is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Knicks, lost to the Hawks, and they play the Nets next. The 76ers have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 31.5 points and 7.2 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 18.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Quentin Grimes is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last eight Saturday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Xfinity Mobile Arena following a win.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The 76ers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games as home favorites following a win.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of the Mavericks’ last 13 games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.2).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (25.8).
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (32.9%).
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.2).
76ers vs Mavericks Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford. Joel Embiid is questionable.
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum. Klay Thompson is questionable.
76ers vs Mavericks Prediction
You can make a case for the Mavericks with the free bucket, as they have the rest advantage and are starting to play their best ball. However, the 76ers are coming off a feel good win over the Knicks, and they’re 16-9-1 ATS on the season. Maybe Embiid plays in this game. The 76ers are just covering too many tickets to bet against. I’d need more points to consider the Mavericks. I’ll lay the soft line with the 76ers at home.