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The Indiana Pacers (34-28) take on the Dallas Mavericks (34-27) Tuesday with tip-off from American Airlines Center set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pacers lead 1-0
The Pacers have dropped 3 of 4, including a 117-105 stinker against the San Antonio Spurs as 6.5-point favorites Sunday. G Tyrese Haliburton is just 4-for-23 (17.4%) from the floor over the last 2 games. He’s averaging just 11 PPG over his last 5 games. He had 17 against Dallas 5 games ago, and the team was strong enough around him to win 133-111 Feb. 25.
Dallas is struggling, too. The Mavs have dropped 4 of 5 after a 120-116 defeat by the Philadelphia 76ers as 7.5-point favorites. G Luka Doncic has 3 straight triple-doubles, and he’s averaging 35 points, 11.3 boards and 12.3 dimes per game during the stretch.
Pacers at Mavericks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Mavericks -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +4.5 (-110) | Mavericks -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 246.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pacers at Mavericks key injuries
Pacers
- G Doug McDermott (calf) out
- G Aaron Nesmith (quadriceps) questionable
Mavericks
- G Luka Doncic (ankle) questionable
- F Derrick Jones Jr. (shoulder) questionable
- F Maxi Kleber (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Mavericks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 124, Pacers 118
Moneyline
This probably isn’t a situation the Mavs should be so heavily favored in. They’re just 18-14 at home and 16-13 on the road and just lost to Philly without Joel Embiid at home. But this is more of a fade on the Pacers, who are 14-17 away from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and something is clearly not right with Haliburton.
I don’t expect a lot of defense to be played, so SGP MAVERICKS AND OVER 236.5 (+110) together for a nice return.
Against the spread
The Mavs are 6-4 ATS over the last 10. Over the last 10 meetings, the team that won the game was the one covering the spread. This is a very hittable spread for a team that’s a -190 favorite.
Take the MAVERICKS -4.5 (-110).
Over/Under
As mentioned, I don’t see much defense in the crystal ball. The Pacers have allowed 120.5 PPG over their last 4 games, and Dallas has allowed 127.4 PPG over its last 5.
LEAN OVER 246.5 (-110).
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