The Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Mavericks vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Mavericks vs Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Timberwolves and Grizzlies, and they play the Hawks next. The Pacers hope to avoid their first 0-4 start since the 1988-89 season.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 116 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 128 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 31 points and 7 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam is averaging 26 points and 10.3 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.3 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Thunder, beat the Raptors, and they play the Pistons next. The Mavs have lost 8 of their last 11 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 108 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 118 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25 points and 2.8 assists, while PJ Washington is averaging 16.8 points and 7.5 rebounds. Cooper Flagg is the third double-digit scorer, and Max Christie is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last five road games.
- The home team has won five of the Pacers’ last six games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of the Pacers’ last six games.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a road loss.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mavericks’ last seven games as home favorites against the Pacers have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pacers’ last four games at American Airlines Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Cooper Flagg ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- D’Angelo Russell ranks 13th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (9.5) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Pascal Siakam is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
- Aaron Nesmith ranks 13th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (70.2%).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (22.3).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (52.3).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (5.0).
Mavericks vs Pacers Injury Report
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum. Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II are doubtful. Brandon Williams is questionable.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, T.J. McConnell, Kam Jones, Obi Toppin, Bennedict Mathurin, Johnny Furphy, and Andrew Nembhard. Taelon Peter is doubtful.
Mavericks vs Pacers Prediction
These are two teams better than their record, but are underachieving and dealing with a boatload of injuries. The Pacers injury report is something we’ve never seen before this early in the season, as it seems like they lose a player or two every game, and it’s why the Mavs are this big of a favorite. However, the Mavs lost to the Wizards at home as near double-digit favorites. Me, you, and three of your friends could beat the Wizards. I’m not laying this number with the Mavs in their current form. I don’t care who is out. Give me the Pacers and the points.