The Dallas Mavericks (30-19) visit the Indiana Pacers (31-18) Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Mavericks-Pacers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Mavericks at Pacers: Key Injuries
Mavericks
- PG Seth Curry (knee) out
- SG Luka Doncic (ankle) out
- C Dwight Powell (Achilles’) out
Pacers
- SF T.J. Warren (concussion) out
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Mavericks at Pacers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Mavericks 107, Pacers 103
Moneyline (ML)
The Pacers (-189) are coming off an ugly 92-85 home loss to the New York Knicks Saturday. They’re just 3-3 across their last six games, but still 7-3 over their last 10 contests. They have been strong at home with an 18-6 record. The MAVERICKS (+155) are still without Doncic, but they dropped the lowly Atlanta Hawks by a 123-100 count Saturday and are 6-4 over their last 10 games. Road games haven’t been an issue for Dallas with a 16-7 record away from home.
I’m backing the visitors as a strong value play. The absence of Doncic is significant, but there remains enough talent on the Mavericks’ roster, led by PF Kristaps Porzingis and SG Tim Hardaway Jr.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
While I like the Mavs to win straight up as underdogs, back DALLAS (+4.5, -110) on the spread for some added insurance. They’ll need to stay within 4 points in a loss or win outright.
The Mavericks are 26-20-3 against the spread overall and 15-5-2 on the road. The Pacers are 27-21-1 ATS overall and 13-10-1 at home.
Over/Under (O/U)
Play the UNDER 218.5 (-110) with either side missing a top scorer. Warren ranks second on the Pacers with 18.1 points per game, while Doncic leads the Mavs with 28.8 PPG. SG Victor Oladipo is back in the lineup for Indiana, but he has yet to top 10 points while playing in a limited role off the bench.
Esten’s NBA betting record: 172-145
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