Dallas Mavericks (12-12) vs. Indiana Pacers (11-16)
December 10, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -1.5; Over/Under: -
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The Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers meet Friday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Dallas Mavericks need a win after losing eight of their last 11 games. The Indiana Pacers need a win after losing five of their last eight games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 104.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 105.6 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 25.6 points and 8.5 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 19.5 points and 8 rebounds. Jalen Brunson is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 108.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 106.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 20.3 points and 6.1 assists, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 18 points and 12 rebounds. Caris LeVert is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Duarte is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
The Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Pacers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. The under is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 overall. The over is 4-0 in Pacers last 4 overall.
The Dallas Mavericks have yet to put things together this season, and they lose by an average of nine points in the underdog role. The Indiana Pacers have been hit or miss as well this season, but they’re coming off a couple of decent wins, and they play their best ball at home, where they win by an average of 3.6 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field. I need to see the Mavs wake up. Give me the Pacers.
