The Dallas Mavericks need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. The Philadelphia 76ers need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks recently beat the Magic, but they’re coming off losses to the Timberwolves and Bucks. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.8 points and 9.6 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.2 points and 5.1 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Team Facts
- The Mavericks have lost five of their last six games as road favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games against teams that held a winning record.
- Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight games at Wells Fargo Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers recently lost to the Warriors and Nets while beating the Jazz. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 119.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 47 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.2 points and 6.4 assists, while Tobias Harris is averaging 17.9 points and 6 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and De’Anthony Melton is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 83.4 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game. The 76ers will play against the Warriors and Hawks after this one.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Facts
- The 76ers have won each of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Seven of the 76ers’ last eight games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction
Both the Mavericks and 76ers are in need of a win, so this should be a hard fought battle. The problem is the Mavericks appear to be in better shape health wise, as Kyrie is probable to return and while Luka is questionable, I’m going to assume he’ll suit up. The Philadelphia 76ers could be without Joel Embiid for the remainder of the season, and Tobias Harris is questionable with an illness. Assuming Luka plays, I have to side with the Mavs in this near pick em spot, given they’d have the two best players on the court. Give me Dallas.