The Detroit Pistons invade the American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Here’s a Mavericks vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Mavericks vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have continued their great start to the season as they have won six of their last seven games overall. They will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after outlasting the Celtics in a 112-105 road win on Monday. Cade Cunningham was sensational once again as he led the team with 32 points and 10 assists on 11 of 21 shooting, Tobias Harris and Caris LeVert each scored 13 points while Jaden Ivey chipped in with 10 points. As a team, the Pistons shot 46 percent from the field and 13 of 36 from the 3-point line. They worked their way back from an early 12-point deficit to take the lead in the third quarter before they went on a crucial 10-3 run in the fourth quarter to pull ahead and secure the gritty road win.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have been a team on the rise as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall. They will be eager to bounce back in this one after having their two-game win streak snapped by the Jazz in a 140-133 overtime loss on Monday. Cooper Flagg led the team with 42 points, seven rebounds and six assists, PJ Washington added 25 points with 14 rebounds while Naji Marshall chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Mavericks shot 49 percent from the field and nine of 27 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 43 points in the first quarter to take the early lead. They looked to be in control after leading by eight points late in the fourth quarter before the Jazz closed the final 3:06 of the fourth quarter on a 13-5 run to force overtime where the Mavericks managed just four points.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last seven home games against the Pistons following a road loss.
- The Pistons have lost 13 of their last 14 games against Southwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Mavericks have lost 17 of their last 18 games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won 12 of their last 13 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 home games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mavericks’ last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Pistons’ last six road games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Klay Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.6) this season.
- P.J. Washington is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.2) this season.
- Jalen Duren is one of only three players to have recorded a 20-point, 20-rebound game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eleven different Mavericks players have scored 20+ points in a game this season – most in the league.
- The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (33.5%).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.3).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (23.0).
Mavericks vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons are coming in with a full squad to choose from while the Mavericks have ruled out Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively and Dante Exum with Brandon Williams, D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Davis all questionable. The Mavericks were playing some great basketball before their overtime loss to the Jazz in their last outing. Now they could be without Anthony Davis once again, so with the line so short, I will lean towards the more reliable Pistons team. They have been one of the more consistent teams all season, thanks largely to Cunningham, who should have a big game here.