The Dallas Mavericks (9-8) visit Scotiabank Arena Saturday to face the Toronto Raptors (9-9). Tip-off is at 5 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Raptors odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Both teams are coming into tonight’s game on a 2-game losing streak.
The Mavericks began their road trip Wednesday with a 125-112 loss to the Boston Celtics, despite G Luka Doncic’s 42 points, Dallas never really led in this game.
The Raptors lost to the Brooklyn Nets 112-98. Toronto shot just 7-for-29 from beyond the arc and had half as many assists as the Nets (32 vs 16). It’s a long season, but no one wants to lose 3 games in a row.
The Raptors are dealing with an unfortunate string of injuries that appear to continue into this game.
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Mavericks at Raptors odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Raptors +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -2.5 (-110) | Raptors +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Mavericks at Raptors key injuries
Mavericks
- F Maxi Kleber (back) probable
Raptors
- C Precious Achiuwa (ankle) out
- G Dalano Banton (ankle) questionable
- F Scottie Barnes (knee) out
- F Otto Porter Jr. (foot) out
- F Pascal Siakam (groin) out
- G Fred VanVleet (illness) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Mavericks at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 114, Raptors 102
Moneyline
The trends favor the Raptors. But Toronto will be down 2 of its top 5 scorers, and a 3rd is questionable. The Raptors will also be missing their top 3 rebounders.
Dallas is also the better-shooting team. They are 3rd in the league in 2pt percentage (57.2%) while Toronto gives up the 2nd-worst team against the 2pt shot.
BET MAVERICKS (-135)
Against the spread
Both teams are .500 ATS after a loss, Toronto is 4-4 while Dallas is 3-3-1. And while the Mavericks have not covered in 5 straight games coming off of 2 days rest, they should be able to handle an incredibly injured Toronto team.
BET MAVERICKS -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under
After a loss, the Mavericks are an NBA leading 7-0 towards the Over. And the Raptors have hit the over 6 of their last 7 games following games where they lost and didn’t cover.
LEAN OVER 215.5 (-110)
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