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The Cleveland Cavaliers (29-4) visit the Dallas Mavericks (20-14) Friday. Tip-off from the American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Cavaliers won 2-0 last season
Cleveland has won 8 games in a row after taking care of the Los Angeles Lakers 122-110 Tuesday as a 4.5-point road favorite. G Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 26 points while C Jarrett Allen (27 points, 14 rebounds) and G Darius Garland (14 points, 14 assists) each had a double-double.
Dallas has lost 3 games in a row after falling 110-99 at the Houston Rockets Wednesday as a 4.5-point underdog. G Quentin Grimes scored a team-high 17 points.
Cavaliers at Mavericks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Mavericks +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -7.5 (-105) | Mavericks +7.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Cavaliers at Mavericks key injuries
Cavaliers
- G Sam Merrill (ankle) doubtful
- F Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out
Mavericks
- G Luka Doncic (calf) out
- G Dante Exum (wrist) out
- F Naji Marshall (suspension) out
- F P.J. Washington (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Cavaliers at Mavericks picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 123, Mavericks 112
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Cavaliers (-275) to win Friday.
Against the spread
BET CAVALIERS -7.5 (-105).
Dallas has lost straight up and ATS in 4 of its last 5 games, including 2 straight as an underdog. It is dealing with injuries, including Doncic, who is averaging 28.1 points per game this season.
Cleveland is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games, including 6-1 ATS in its last 7. It sports a 23-9 ATS record compared to 18-15-1 ATS for Dallas.
Over/Under
BET OVER 231.5 (-115).
The Cavaliers have hit the Over in 9 of their last 11 games, including 6 of their last 7. They have scored 122 or more points in 6 of their last 7 games and at least 113 in 13 straight. The Cavaliers will primarily carry the total Friday.
Dallas has allowed 110 or more points in 3 straight games.
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