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Indiana Pacers at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Indiana Pacers at Dallas Mavericks sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The Indiana Pacers (38-25) heads to Texas Sunday to play the Dallas Mavericks (39-25) at the American Airlines Center at 7:00 p.m. ET. We analyze the Pacers-Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Pacers at Mavericks: Key injuries

Pacers

  • PG Malcolm Brogdon (hip) out
  • SG Victor Oladipo (leg) questionable
  • SF T.J. Warren (leg) questionable
  • SF Doug McDermott (foot) doubtful
  • SG Jeremy Lamb (knee) out

Mavericks

  • SG Seth Curry (ankle) out
  • PF Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) questionable
  • SG Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) questionable
  • PG Jalen Brunson (shoulder) out
  • PF Dwight Powell (Achilles) out

Pacers at Mavericks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Mavericks 124, Pacers 101

Moneyline (ML)

The Mavericks (-223) trampled the Memphis Grizzlies, 121-96, on Friday. Kristaps Porzingis continued his hot play against Memphis, scoring 26 points and grabbing 11 boards — his fifth straight double-double. The Pacers (+180) bounced back from Wednesday’s 119-100 loss at Milwaukee by beating the Chicago Bulls, 108-102, at home two nights later. Sunday’s game will conclude a five-game road trip for the Pacers. Dallas prevailed in the first meeting of these two clubs, 112-103 at Indiana Feb. 3. And that was despite Luka Doncic sitting out for Dallas and Oladipo playing in his third game back from injury that cost him more than a calendar year.

Given the Pacers’ injury issues, my recommendation is to PASS on the moneyline here. The plus-money line for the playoff-bound Pacers is juicy but they could be without three starters. Betting heavy favorites such as the Mavericks is a bad ROI for the more enthusiastic gambler.

New to sports betting? A $100 bet on the Mavericks to win outright would return a profit of $44.84 if successful. Betting $100 on the Pacers to win outright would return a $180 profit if successful.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Don’t overthink this one and bet MAVERICKS -5.5 (-106). If the Pacers were fully healthy we’d definitely be looking to play them here since there are many favorable Indiana trends. Trends that aren’t so Pacers-friendly:  Indiana is 1-5 ATS in their last six games against Dallas and 1-4 ATS in its last five games as an underdog. 

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams have shown a propensity to send their games Over the projected total, albeit for different reasons. The Pacers have an O/U record of 33-29-1 this season and I get the feeling that’s mostly due to the public’s perception of Indiana being a slower-paced, defensive team. The Mavericks’ O/U record is 39-25 and that’s because they are one of the better offensive teams in the NBA. They are ranked first in offensive rating, third in points per game and second in 3-pointers attempted per game. Also, the Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Dallas and their combined O/U record in non-conference games is 29-19 this season.

BET OVER 217.5.

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Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Edmonton Oilers (35-23-8) and Dallas Stars (37-21-7) will lock horns at American Airlines Center in Dallas at 8:30 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Oilers-Stars sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Oilers at Stars: Projected starting goalies

Mikko Koskinen vs. Ben Bishop

Koskinen is 16-13-2 with a 2.89 goals against average (GAA) and .911 save percentage. He ‘should’ get the start in Dallas after Mike Smith made 27 saves in an 8-3 win at Nashville Monday. It’s rare goalies are tasked with starts in back-to-back days, although it might be tempting considering Smith is 7-1-3 with a 2.68 GAA and .913 SV% in 11 starts since the All-Star break.

Bishop, 21-14-4 with a 2.49 GAA and .921 SV% this season, will be happy to be back at home. He has rather stark splits, going 8-5-2 with a 2.95 GAA and .907 SV% on the road, and 13-9-2 with a sparkling 2.19 GAA and .930 SV% at home.

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Oilers at Stars: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Oilers 3, Stars 2

Moneyline (ML)

The OILERS (+145) are the value play on the road. Dallas (-176) is strong on home ice, but Edmonton’s offense is clicking. The Oilers lit the lamp eight times in Nashville Monday, and they rank No. 1 on the power play at 29.3 percent and rank second on the penalty kill at 84.2 percent. Special teams have been the key to their success and that should continue Tuesday. Keep in mind you’ll be betting against some series trends, as Edmonton is 10-32-1 in the past 43 trips to Dallas, and 26-59-1 in the past 86 in this series.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Oilers ML returns a profit of $14.50 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Stars ML only profits $5.68 if they prevail.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

If you’re not feeling the Oilers (+1.5, -189) straight up and want a little insurance, you can eat the chalk and feel safe. It’s better to just go with the moneyline. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-115) is the play. The Under is 7-3-1 in the past 11 vs. Western Conference teams for the Stars, while going 5-2 in the Oilers’ past seven against winning teams. The Under is also 4-1 in Edmonton’s past five as a road dog, and 4-1 in the past five meetings with Dallas.

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Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (34-18) play their second game on consecutive nights as the Dallas Mavericks (32-21) host them at American Airlines Center Monday for an 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Jazz-Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Jazz at Mavericks: Key injuries

Jazz

  • C Ed Davis (back) questionable

Mavericks

  • PG Luka Doncic (ankle) out
  • PG Dwight Powell (Achilles) out

Jazz at Mavericks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Jazz 114, Mavericks 108

Moneyline (ML)

Bojan Bogdanović hit a buzzer-beater to give the Jazz a 114-113 victory over the Houston Rockets Sunday. The win gave the Jazz back-to-back victories after losing their previous five games. The Mavericks blasted the Hornets, 116-100, Sturday to snap a two-game skid. 

The Kristaps Porzingis versus Rudy Gobert matchup is the most fascinating head-to-head battle in this game. Their history indicates they’ll cancel each other out:

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One of the major advantages the Jazz have is in their backcourt. PG Mike Conley is starting to play better for the Jazz—scoring 20-plus points in three of his last four games. Also, SG Donovan Mitchell has had a lot of success against the Mavericks thus far in his career. The Jazz are 7-1 outright with Mitchell in the lineup and he has scored 20 or more points in six of those games. Another reason why I like the Jazz Monday is they should have success shooting from deep. Utah has the top-ranked 3-point percentage in the NBA and Dallas opponents are hitting the third-highest percentage of threes over their past 10 games.

BET JAZZ (-121) to win straight up.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Let’s PASS on the spread in favor of the moneyline bet. There is no point in fussing with 1.5-points either way.

Over/Under (O/U)

Dallas has hit the highest percentage of Overs in the NBA, and Utah is roughly in the middle of the pack with a 27-25 Over/Under record. Furthermore, Doncic has missed the past six games for the Mavs and five of those have gone Over the projected total. Given the 3-point advantage for the Jazz described above, and the Mavericks offense having the third-highest points per game in the NBA, TAKE THE OVER 218.5 (-110).

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Memphis Grizzlies at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Dallas Mavericks sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The Memphis Grizzlies (25-25) trek over to the Big D to play the Dallas Mavericks (31-19) in the American Airlines Center at 8:30 p.m. ET. We analyze Grizzlies-Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Grizzlies at Mavericks: Key injuries

GRIZZLIES

  • C Jonas Valanciunas (knee) questionable
  • SG Grayson Allen (hip) out
  • SF Bruno Caboclo (knee) out
  • SF Andre Iguodala (personal reasons) out

MAVERICKS

  • SG Seth Curry (knee) questionable
  • PG J.J. Barea (ankle) questionable
  • PG Luka Doncic (ankle) out
  • PF Dwight Powell (Achilles’) out

Grizzlies at Mavericks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Grizzlies 122, Mavericks 111

Moneyline (ML)

Dallas has played pretty well in their previous three games, all without Doncic. They’ve won back-to-back games against the Indiana Pacers, 112-103, and the Atlanta Hawks, 123-100. The Mavericks pasted the Grizzlies in their first meeting this season, 138-122, back on Nov. 9. However, that was against a Grizzlies team that was without Ja Morant. Also, Memphis has played fabulously since the turn of the year, going 12-4, including winning five of their last six games. Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (knee), who is questionable tonight, was able to participate in shootaround. That’s a good sign he’ll be fit to go tonight.

BET the scorching-hot GRIZZLIES +170 to pull off an upset. New to sports betting? Bet $50 on Grizzlies +170 to win $89.50 if they win outright.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Both have been outstanding against the spread teams so far this season—Memphis is 27-22-1 ATS and Dallas is 27-20-3 ATS. But Memphis gets the edge in this matchup because they are the healthier team, especially in the backcourt. Also, the Grizzlies’ transition offense should have its way against the Mavericks:  Memphis is ranked fifth in fast-break points per game, and Dallas is last in opponents’ fast-break points per game. Also, the Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS when getting 3-4.5 points so TAKE THE GRIZZLIES +4.5 (-106) for insurance on our moneyline wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

These are both high-octane offenses—Memphis is ranked 10th in points per game and Dallas is third. Their first meeting (270-point total) went well Over bookmakers’ projected total of 222 and the last three Grizzlies-Mavericks games have went Over the projected total. There are fair questions the Mavericks are going to have to answer about how they’ll score without Doncic and possible Curry and Barea. But those questions should be easier for them to answer against a Grizzlies team that is ranked 26th in opponents’ points per game and 25th in three-point percentage.

BET OVER 225.5 (-115). 

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Tampa Bay Lightning (29-15-4) and Dallas Stars (27-17-4) will lock horns at American Airlines Center at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Lightning-Stars sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Lightning at Stars: Projected starting goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy vs. Ben Bishop

The All-Star Vasilevskiy entered the All-Star break on a roll, winning his previous 10 starts. Overall, he is 24-9-2 with a 2.54 goals against average and .917 save percentage, as he has regained his Vezina Trophy winning form after a sluggish start to the season. He allowed four goals on just 20 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss in the first meeting with the Stars at Amalie Arena back on Dec. 19. After working in the All-Star Skills Competition and round-robin tournament, it wouldn’t be shocking to see backup Curtis McElhinney make the start. He is 5-6-2 with a 3.10 GAA and .902 SV% in 13 appearances.

Bishop is 16-10-3 with a 2.28 GAA and .927 SV% in 31 starts and 32 appearances overall. The former Lightning backstop hasn’t faced his old organization this season. He is 0-1-1 with a 5.39 GAA and .792 SV% in two appearances vs. the Stars since leaving for Dallas to start the 2017-18 season.

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Lightning at Stars: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Lightning 4, Stars 2

Moneyline (ML)

The LIGHTNING (-139) are moderate road favorites out of the break, with the Stars (+115) short ‘dogs at home. That’s likely because the Lightning have been on a roll lately, going 5-0 in the past five against winning teams, 4-1 in the past five against Western Conference foes and 5-1 in the past six meetings against Dallas. The Lightning are also 5-2 in their past seven trips to the Metroplex.

A $10 bet on the Lightning to win returns a profit of $7.20, while a $10 wager on the Stars results in a profit of $11.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The LIGHTNING (-1.5, +195) represent a pretty solid value, as you can double up with a two-goal win. However, keep in mind that the Stars (+1.5, -239) are the No. 1 defensive team in the NHL, allowing just 2.5 goals per game. They’re also ninth on the penalty kill at 82.4 percent, so tread lightly.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total (5.5) is risky business, as there is some uncertainty with Tampa Bay’s starting netminder, so be careful. If McElhinney gets the nod, it’s a different ball game. If Vasilevskiy is in between the pipes, this will be a low-scoring battle. The Under is 4-1 in Tampa’s past five road games, and 8-3 in the past 11 as a road favorite. The Under is 33-14-2 in the past 51 at home for Dallas, and a perfect 4-0 in their past four against teams with a winning percentage over .600.

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Brooklyn Nets at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Brooklyn Nets at Dallas Mavericks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Brooklyn Nets (16-16) tangle with the Dallas Mavericks (21-12) at American Airlines Center Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Nets-Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Nets at Mavericks: Key injuries

Nets

  • SG Garrett Temple (knee) questionable
  • SG Caris LeVert (thumb) out
  • PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) out
  • SF Kevin Durant (Achilles) out

Mavericks

  • SG Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring) out
  • PF Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out
  • SF Luka Doncic (thigh) probable

Nets at Mavericks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Mavericks 118, Nets 105

Moneyline (ML)

This matchup lines up nicely for the Mavericks (-333); they defend the three well—ranked sixth in the NBA in opponents’ 3-point percentage (33.6), while the Nets shoot poorly from distance—ranked 28th in 3-point percentage (33.3). Both teams are good rebounding squads—the Nets are ranked second in rebounds per game and the Mavericks are third—but the Nets are 26th in opponents’ rebounds per game so the Mavericks should be able to control the glass.

The Mavericks’ win probability is 78% in their game versus the Nets, but the Mavericks -333 is terrible value. Betting $358 to win $100 is no bueno if you’re trying to win money in the long run. PASS.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

We are on MAVERICKS (-8.5, +105) to win by at least 9 points. PG Spencer Dinwiddie is key to the Nets success with Irving and LeVert sidelined—when Dinwiddie scores 20-plus points in games he starts, the Nets are 11-7 straight up. The problem in this matchup is the Mavericks allow the second-fewest fantasy points for point guards in the NBA. Furthermore, the Nets underperform expectations on the road (7-10 ATS). They are 0-5 straight up on the road against teams above .500.

While there are reasons to fall for the Nets defense—ranked 12th in defensive rating (107.2) and third in opponents’ field-goal percentage (43.1)—I’ll take those metrics with a grain of salt because they’ve played the easiest strength of schedule in the NBA.

Over/Under (O/U)

I am leaning to the OVER 220.5 (-129) for a few reasons. The -129 price is BetMGM trying price us out on an Over bet, the combined Over/Under record of the Nets and Mavericks is 34-30-1 and the Over is 4-1 in the last five Nets-Mavericks games. This is only a lean and not a like for me because of the Mavericks’ early season success defending guards and if they jump out to a big lead on the Nets, then the scoring could die in the fourth quarter.

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