The Indiana Pacers (27-35) face the Dallas Mavericks (32-30) Tuesday at American Airlines Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pacers ended an 11-game road losing streak when they beat the Orlando Magic on Saturday 121-108 as 2.5-point underdogs. They are 2 games outside of the play-in, but after a 4-point overtime loss to the Boston Celtics last Thursday, a post-All-Star Game run has some hope.
The Mavericks are 1-3 since adding G Kyrie Irving and that win was against the lowly San Antonio Spurs. They come into Tuesday’s game after blowing a 27-point lead and losing to the Los Angeles Lakers 111-108.
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Pacers at Mavericks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at Monday at 9:32 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Mavericks -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +6.5 (-110) | Mavericks -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Pacers at Mavericks key injuries
Pacers
- None
Mavericks
- F Davis Bertans (calf) out
- F Maxi Kleber (hamstring) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Mavericks picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 123, Pacers 115
Moneyline
Dallas gets it points from 3s and free throws. They rank 3rd in both 3-point attempts and free throw attempts. A home game against the 12th-worst defense against 3-pointers is a good matchup for both these areas of scoring.
The current line is a bit too high so you can AVOID and perhaps consider a Mavericks quarter 1 spread/moneyline, since Indiana is last in the league in 1st-quarter scoring.
Against the spread
In the last 7 games against a team with a winning home record, the Pacers are just 1-6 ATS. The Mavericks haven’t been much better, covering just 1 time in their last 5, but a home game against the Pacers is an ideal get right spot.
LEAN MAVERICKS +6.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Since the All-Star break Dallas has averaged 125 points a game while Indiana has put up 129.5. That kind of production can’t go on forever but I expect it to last at least 1 more game. The Pacers are rested and the Mavericks will come out swinging after their previous heartbreaking loss.
LEAN OVER 236.5 (-112).
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