The Dallas Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs. Mavericks prediction. This article will include a Nets vs. Mavericks pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Pacers, and they play the Kings next. The Mavs have lost 10 of their last 11 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 113.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.4 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Cooper Flagg is averaging 20.4 points and 4.1 assists, while Naji Marshall is averaging 15.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Max Christie is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Thunder and Hawks, and they play the Spurs next. The Nets have lost 19 of their last 23 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107.7 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 25 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 13 points and 4.3 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Mavericks have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
- The home team has won six of the Nets’ last seven games.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in six of the Nets’ last seven games.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The favorites have won each of the Mavericks’ last 11 games.
- The Nets have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Mavericks’ last eight games at Barclays Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last six home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last four games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 5th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.5) this season.
- Nicolas Claxton is one of only eight qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (7.3) and assists (4.0) per game this season.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Klay Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.7) 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.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.8).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.5).
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.2%).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (94.3).
Nets vs Mavericks Injury Report
The Nets don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, and Dereck Lively II. Daniel Gafford is questionable.
Nets vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks have won 9 of the last 10 games against the Nets, and you can argue they’re not tanking despite their recent form. The Mavs still play guys who are healthy and try to compete. Still, that hasn’t stopped the Mavs from losing 10 of their last 11 games. Excuse me if I’m not running to the window to lay chalk on the road. The Mavs are 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games as a favorite. The Nets don’t have any players on their injury report. I’ll grab the bucket with the home team, but it’s a fade of the Mavs more than anything.