The Dallas Mavericks look for a win after winning 7 of their last 8 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks recently beat the Spurs and Suns while losing to the Pacers. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.6 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.4 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.3 points and 9.5 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.7 points and 5.2 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Gafford is grabbing 9.2 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from losses to the 76ers and Magic with a win over the Wizards. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 114.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.1 points and 6.2 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 18.2 points and 6.2 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Mobley is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 12 games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Team Facts
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games after losing as favorites.
- Eight of the Mavericks’ last nine night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and they’ve won 4 of the last 5 meetings against the Mavericks. However, the Mavs in the underdog role is always worth a look as long as Luka and Kyrie are on the floor. The Cavs are coming off a subpar week where they’ve lost 3 of their last 5 games and the Mavs have been great on the road this season where they’re 15-11 SU. I’m not turning down the Mavericks and the free points.