The Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers meet Friday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs. Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs. Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Rockets, and they play the Spurs and Heat next. The Mavs have lost 10 of their last 13 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 110 points on 51.9 percent shooting and allowing 128 points on 53.4 percent shooting. Cooper Flagg is averaging 32 points and 2 assists, while Marcus Smart is averaging 17 points and 1 rebound. Naji Marshall is the third double-digit scorer, and Kyrie Irving is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 29.7 percent from beyond the arc and 65.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 44.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Pelicans, and they play the Nets and Bucks next. The Pacers have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 123 points on 52.2 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 30 points and 8 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 23 points and 2 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Andrew Nembhard is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 30 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Mavericks have lost 22 of their last 23 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The home team has won each of the Mavericks’ last six games.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The road team has won each of the Pacers’ last five games.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against Mavericks teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight home openers as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Pascal Siakam has scored 25+ points in four consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Andrew Nembhard has recorded 7+ assists in seven consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Max Christie ranked 3rd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.9%) last season.
- Cooper Flagg ranked 9th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (3.5) last season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers ranked 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage last season (32.9%).
- Five different Pacers players scored 15+ points in a game last season- the most in the league.
- The Mavericks ranked 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game last season (93.8).
- The Mavericks ranked 29th in the league for three-point field goals made per game last season (11.0).
Pacers vs Mavericks Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Johnny Furphy and TJ McConnell. Braden Smith is doubtful. Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard are questionable. Jalen Slawson is probable.
The Mavericks will be without Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberovic, Dereck Lively, and Caleb Martin. Jett Howard is doubtful with calf tightness.
Pacers vs Mavericks Prediction
The Pacers have a lot of banged-up bodies, but they still looked solid in their season opener and have the offensive horses to give this Mavs team fits. The Mavericks didn’t defend much in their season opener, and we have to remember they’re breaking in a new coach and a point guard who hasn’t played in forever. The Pacers simply seem further along at the moment, and home court helps as well. The line is somewhat reasonable. I’ll lay the points with the Pacers at home.