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The Dallas Mavericks (33-35) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (22-44) to American Airlines Center Sunday. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: 76ers lead 1-0
The Mavericks lost to the Houston Rockets 133-96 Friday, closing as 12-point road underdogs. G Brandon Williams scored a team-high 25 points in the defeat. Dallas is 1-7 straight up and against the spread (ATS) in its last 8 games. It is 31-34-3 ATS on the season.
The 76ers dropped their third straight game, losing 112-100 to the Indiana Pacers in Philadelphia Friday. They failed to cover as 13-point underdogs, while G Jeff Dowtin Jr. led the way with 24 points. Philadelphia has covered 2 of its last 3 games but is just 2-5 ATS in its previous 7 contests. It is 24-42 ATS on the season.
76ers 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 1:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Mavericks -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread: 76ers +6.5 (-115) | Mavericks -6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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76ers at Mavericks key injuries
76ers
- C Andre Drummond (toe) out
- C Joel Embiid (knee) out
- F Paul George (groin) out
- G Eric Gordon (wrist) out
- F Tyrese Maxey (back) out
- G Jared McCain (knee) out
- G Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) out
- G Lonnie Walker IV (concussion) out
Mavericks
- F Anthony Davis (adductor) out
- G Dante Exum (hand) out
- C Daniel Gafford (knee) out
- G Jaden Hardy (ankle) doubtful
- G Kyrie Irving (knee) out
- C Dereck Lively II (ankle) out
- F Caleb Martin (hip) questionable
- G Brandon Williams (hamstring) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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76ers at Mavericks picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 117, 76ers 113
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no great value here.
Neither team has played well recently, but the home side should come out on top. Philadelphia has lost 8 straight on the road. Avoid a moneyline wager, as Dallas (-250) is too expensive to play outright.
Against the spread
BET 76ERS +6.5 (-115).
The 76ers have found some rhythm over the past week, going 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games, including 2-0 ATS as underdogs of 5 or more points. They have allowed 115 points per game over their last 2 outings, so their defense has improved as well.
The Mavericks have struggled at home, failing to cover 5 straight games on their home court. They are also 1-6 ATS in their previous 7 games that closed with a single-digit spread.
Back 76ERS +6.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET OVER 224.5 (-115).
The Mavericks have allowed at least 122 points in 8 straight games, going 6-2 to the Over. They have also scored at least 116 points in 3 of their last 4 games, going 4-0 O/U.
The 76ers have consistently hit the Over, posting a 4-1-1 O/U record in their last 6 games. They have allowed at least 118 points in 7 of their last 8 outings. Given the lack of defense on both sides, back OVER 224.5 (-115).
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