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Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (35-25) stop by Chase Center Sunday to play the Golden State Warriors (43-17) at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Warriors odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Dallas opened its final stretch Friday with a 114-109 road loss at the Utah Jazz but covered as a 6.5-point underdog. The Mavericks are 15-14 straight up (SU) and 17-12 against the spread (ATS) on the road.

Golden State blasted the Trail Blazers 132-95 Thursday in Portland, easily covering as a 10.5-point favorite. However, the Warriors lost four of their previous five games (0-5 ATS) entering the All-Star break. Golden State is 26-6 SU and 17-13-2 ATS at home.

These teams are 1-1 SU and ATS in their head-to-head series this season with the home team winning and covering both. The Mavs 7-2 SU and 6-3 ATS in their last nine meetings with the Warriors.

Mavericks at Warriors odds, spread and lines

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Money line (ML): Mavericks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Warriors -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread: Mavericks +3.5 (-115) | Warriors -3.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Mavericks at Warriors key injuries

Mavericks

None

Warriors

PF Draymond Green (back) out
SF Andre Iguodala (back) out
SG Klay Thompson (illness) questionable

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Mavericks at Warriors odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Warriors 114, Mavericks 105

Money line

GIMME the WARRIORS (-155) for 1 unit because I could see this game coming down to the final possessions and it’s hard to not like Golden State if that’s the case.

The Mavericks have the worst “clutch” net rating in the NBA and are 14-16 SU in the “clutch”, which is defined by games within a 5-point margin inside of five minutes to play. The Warriors are 20-10 SU in the “clutch” with the fifth-best net rating.

Golden State is also a better rebounding and shooting team. The Warriors are seventh in rebounding rate and the Mavericks are 18th. Golden State has a plus-.049 effective field goal percentage (eFG%) differential and Dallas has a plus-.010 eFG% differential.

Finally, the Warriors perform better against tough competition. Golden State is 11-7 SU versus teams in the top-10 of net efficiency with a plus-2.6 adjusted net rating (ranked fourth) according to CleaningTheGlass.com. While Dallas is 7-10 SU versus top-10 teams with a minus-2.9 adjusted net rating.

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Against the spread

PASS because I’m confident enough in the Warriors to bet them outright and don’t want to sweat Golden State laying points. Plus the Mavericks have dominated the Warriors ATS in recent seasons.

Over/Under

PASS because my prediction is aligned with the market so there’s no value in me betting the total.

For what it’s worth, Dallas is 8-8 O/U as a road underdog, Golden State is 13-17-2 O/U as a home favorite and the Over has cashed in four of the last five Mavericks-Warriors meetings.

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Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (35-24) visit Salt Lake City Friday for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off with the Utah Jazz (36-22) at Vivint Arena. Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Jazz odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

This could be a first-round playoff preview as Dallas sits 1½ games behind Utah for fourth place in the West.

The Mavs won six of their previous seven games entering the All-Star break – going 6-1 against the spread (ATS).

The Jazz had a 6-game win streak snapped (5-1 ATS) heading into the break after suffering a 106-101 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers Feb. 16.

Utah beat a PG Luka Doncic-less Dallas squad 120-116 at home Christmas Day but failed to cover as a 13.5-point favorite.

Also see: Bet Slippin’ Podcast: NBA February 25 breakdown

Mavericks at Jazz odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Mavericks +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Jazz -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread: Mavericks +5.5 (-108) | Jazz -5.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Mavericks at Jazz key injuries

Mavericks

SF Reggie Bullock (hip) questionable
SF Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) out

Jazz

SF Rudy Gay (knee) doubtful

Mavericks at Jazz odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Jazz 112, Mavericks 102

Money line

PASS.

I can only “lean” to Utah’s spread, so there’s no way I’d take the Jazz (-240). However, Utah has quietly gotten back to its dominant self this month after C Rudy Gobert and SG Donovan Mitchell returned from their injuries.

In February, the Jazz are 6-1 with the best adjusted net rating (plus-18.4) and 5-2 ATS with the second-best ATS margin (plus-7.9), according to CleaningTheGlass.com.

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Against the spread

BACK UTAH -5.5 (-112) for a three-fourths unit only because Dallas has been hit with a sharp-line move and a majority of the trends support the Mavs.

However, Dallas is becoming a public underdog since a vast majority of the action is on the Mavs, according to VegasInsider.com. My instinct is to fade public underdogs.

Also, Utah has been one of the most profitable regular-season teams in recent years but has regressed this season mostly due to injuries. I anticipate the Jazz will get it going for the final stretch of this regular season.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 216.5 (-107) for a tiny wager as I much prefer Utah’s spread.

Most of the action is on the Over, yet this total has ticked down from the 219.5-point look-ahead total, according to Pregame.com. It’s a red flag anytime we see this type of reverse-line movement.

Plus, the Under has cashed in three of the past four Mavericks-Jazz meetings.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (34-23) visit Cream City Thursday to play the Milwaukee Bucks (36-23). Tip-off at the Fiserv Forum is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the 76ers vs. Bucks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Philly got destroyed 135-87 at home by the Boston Celtics Tuesday. The Sixers are 3-3 straight up (SU) and 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games.

Milwaukee snapped a 2-game losing skid by beating the Indiana Pacers 128-119 but failed to cover as a 14-point home favorite. The Bucks are 4-2 SU and 3-3 ATS since Feb. 5.

The Bucks defeated the Sixers 118-109 in Philly Nov. 9 as 7-point underdogs and the Over (215) cashed.

Also see: Bet Slippin’ Podcast: NBA February 17 breakdown

76ers at Bucks odds, spread and lines

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Money line: 76ers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Bucks -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread: 76ers +6.5 (-110) | Bucks -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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76ers at Bucks key injuries

76ers

SG James Harden (hamstring) out

Bucks

SG Grayson Allen (hip) doubtful
SG Pat Connaughton (hand) out
PG George Hill (neck) out

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76ers at Bucks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 123, 76ers 110

Money line

PASS.

Even though I like Milwaukee in this spot, the Bucks (-280) are just too expensive considering the 76ers (+220) have an MVP candidate that could dominate Milwaukee’s small interior.

Sixers C Joel Embiid has been a force since the start of 2022 and the Bucks are without C Brook Lopez for the foreseeable future. If Embiid is on his A-game, then he could wreak havoc in the paint.

Against the spread

I’ll BET the BUCKS -6.5 (-110) for 1 unit based on my interpretation of the line and betting splits.

What I mean by that is the 76ers’ +6.5 is a shockingly high spread considering how good Philly has been.

Also, nearly 75% of the cash wagered is on the Sixers (according to Pregame.com) but the Bucks have been increased from a 6-point favorite despite the market being pro-Philly.

My first reaction upon seeing the 76ers +6.5 was to take the points, but it kind of feels like the oddsmakers are laying a trap.

Most of the season-long trends point to the Sixers, but the Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings with Philly.

BET the BUCKS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN to the OVER 222.5 (-108). The Bucks should have success when they speed up the tempo, and a strong performance out of Embiid will get wide-open looks for Philly’s 3-point shooters.

Milwaukee gets out in transition at the second-highest frequency in the Association and Philly has the sixth-worst defensive efficiency versus fast-break offense.

Finally, the Bucks have scored at least 118 points in their last games against the Sixers and a majority of the market is betting the Under 222.5, per Pregame.com.

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Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (34-24) visit the Big Easy Thursday to play the New Orleans Pelicans (23-35). Tip-off at Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Dallas upset the Heat 107-99 Tuesday in Miami as a 5.5-point underdog. The Mavs are 5-1 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) since Feb. 4.

NOLA lost its third in the last four games Tuesday, falling 121-109 at home to the Memphis Grizzlies as a 3.5-point underdog. But the Pelicans are 4-3 SU and ATS since Feb. 4.

These teams split a back-to-back, home-and-away Dec. 1-3 with the road team winning and covering both games. The Over/Under (O/U) was 1-1.

Also see: Bet Slippin’ Podcast: NBA February 17 breakdown

Mavericks at Pelicans odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Mavericks -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Pelicans +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Against the spread: Mavericks -2.5 (-120) | Pelicans +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 215.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Mavericks at Pelicans key injuries

Mavericks

SF Reggie Bullock (hip) questionable

Pelicans

None

Mavericks at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 107, Mavericks 104

Money line

LEAN to the PELICANS (+122) since we are getting to the party a little late and their spread is the sharper play.

The Pelicans have quietly been playing good basketball recently and their trade deadline acquisition of SG C.J. McCollum has given them really good minutes.

NOLA is scoring 13.3 more points per 100 possessions when McCollum is on the floor. McCollum has averaged 26.0 points on 50.6% shooting with 7.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists in four games since joining the Pelicans.

Also, SF Brandon Ingram has balled out versus Dallas since joining New Orleans. Ingram is scoring 24.0 points on 60.1% true shooting (.501/.353/.873) with a plus-4.3 box plus/minus (BPM). Ingram’s BPM this season is plus-1.4.

However, it’s only a “lean” to the PELICANS (+122) because I prefer them getting points and they were +135 underdogs on the look-ahead line, according to Pregame.com.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS +2.5 (-105) heavier than or instead of their money line because there’s been a sharp line move in their direction. Dallas opened as a 3.5-point favorite but have been lowered by presumably sharp money.

There’s value in the Pelicans at this number because they are 10-7 ATS at home versus teams with a winning record and the Mavs are terrible in close games.

The oddsmakers are projecting this to be decided within a couple of possessions and Dallas has the worst net rating in “clutch” situations (minus-28.9). “Clutch” is defined as games within a 5-point margin inside of five minutes to play.

For the record, NEW ORLEANS +2.5 (-105) is my favorite wager in this game.

Over/Under

LEAN to the UNDER 215.5 (-115) for a one-third unit.

Both teams play at a bottom-10 pace and both are good rebounding teams, so there should be a lot of “one-and-done” possessions. Also, Dallas is 10-21-2 O/U as favorites and New Orleans is 16-28 O/U as underdogs.

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Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (33-24) head to South Beach Tuesday to play the Miami Heat (37-20) at the FTX Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Heat odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Dallas had a 4-game winning and covering streak snapped by losing the second game of a home back-to-back with the Los Angeles Clippers 99-97 Saturday.

Miami has won 5 consecutive games – going 4-1 against the spread (ATS). The latest victory was a 115-111 decision over the Nets in Brooklyn, but the Heat failed to cover as 11-point favorites.

The Heat smacked the Mavs 125-110 in Dallas Nov. 2 as 2.5-point favorites and the Over cashed on a 211-point total.

Mavericks at Heat odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Mavericks +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Heat -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread: Mavericks +4.5 (-112) | Heat -4.5 (-108)
Over/Under: 208.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Mavericks at Heat key injuries

Mavericks

SF Reggie Bullock (hip) doubtful
PG Trey Burke (shoulder) questionable

Heat

SF Jimmy Butler (shoulder) questionable
PG Tyler Herro (knee) out
SF Caleb Martin (Achilles) questionable

Mavericks at Heat odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 107, Heat 104

Money line

SPRINKLE on the MAVERICKS (+145) for a small wager with the plan of betting their spread harder. Dallas matches up well with Miami and we cannot sleep on the Herro’s absence in this game. Herro scored 25 points on 55.0% shooting with 4 assists and 0 turnovers versus the Mavs Nov. 2.

Furthermore, the Heat crash the glass, pressure ball handlers and can get hot from 3-point land. The Mavs are eighth in offensive turnover rate, first in defensive-rebounding rate and third in both defensive 3-point shooting percentage and 3-point attempts allowed per game.

Also, Miami struggles at home against good teams and Dallas is ninth in net rating. The Heat are 3-4 overall versus top-10 teams with a minus-4.1 adjusted-net rating, according to CleaningTheGlass.com.

Finally, these teams play a similar style and a ton of half-court basketball, but Dallas gets better looks than Miami (according to ShotQuality.com). The Mavs have the third-best shot quality differential winning percentage while the Heat are 10th.

Again, I’d only SPRINKLE on the MAVERICKS (+145) because their spread is the much sharper play.

Against the spread

Definitely BET the MAVERICKS +4.5 (-112) heavier than or instead of their money line. It is favorite wager in this game

Dallas is 7-4 ATS versus teams with a winning record and has covered two of its past three meetings with the Heat, while Miami has a minus-4.2 ATS margin versus top-10 teams (ranked 25th).

Over/Under

PASS.

My prediction is higher than the projected total, but I don’t have a ton of confidence in those numbers because there’s too much variance for how this game plays out.

Both teams play at a bottom-10 pace, so there might be fewer possessions, which typically means less scoring. But Miami is 11th in 3-point attempt rate and Dallas is seventh, and if either team gets hot from deep then an Under bet is in peril.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (27-29) visit American Airlines Center Thursday to take on the Dallas Mavericks (32-23). Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. Mavericks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

After covering four straight games between Jan. 25-30, the Clippers have now failed to cover 4 straight. They’re 5-5 against the spread (ATS) over their last 10.

The Clippers, who have been without their two stars (SG Paul George and SF Kawhi Leonard) for most of the season, are just 26-30 ATS. The Clippers are 10-8 ATS as road underdogs.

As for the Mavs, they’re 29-26 ATS this season, including 6-4 ATS in their last 10. Dallas has thrived this season behind a strong defense, one that ranks third in defensive rating over its past 15 games.

MVP candidate PG Luka Doncic, who averages 26.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game, has leads Dallas in all three categories.

Clippers at Mavericks odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Clippers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Mavericks -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread: Clippers +6.5 (-112) | Mavericks -6.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Clippers at Mavericks key injuries

Clippers

SG Paul George (elbow) out

Mavericks

PG Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) out
SF Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out

Clippers at Mavericks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 107, Clippers 104

Money line

PASS.

At +220, the Clippers are playable, but considering they’ve lost 3 of their last 4, look to the spread for the better odds. Laying -280 on the Mavs down two key scorers isn’t smart.

Against the spread

LEAN to the CLIPPERS +6.5 (-112).

The Clippers are looking to contend, having traded for SF Norman Powell and PF Robert Covington from Portland. Powell scored 44 points in 47 minutes in his first two Clippers games and should see an uptick in minutes as he settles in with his new team.

The Clippers haven’t covered 4 straight but their last two games were against top teams in the Bucks and Grizzlies. The Mavericks should be an easier matchup. Dallas beat the Pistons by 30 in their last game. They are just 13-17-1 ATS after a win this season.

Also, while the Mavs rank 3rd in opponents’ points per game, they rank 14th in opponents’ field-goal rate. It’s their pace that’s helped bolster their defensive numbers.

Lastly, the Clippers are 14-12 ATS as underdogs. The Clippers’ spread here feels like the better option.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 214.5 (-107).

Both the Mavericks and Clippers have made their living this season on the defensive end.

The Mavericks’ opponents score the 3rd-fewest points per game. Their Under has hit in 3 straight as they’ve held their opponent to under 100 in each game. Also, the Mavs are 4-14-1 O/U as home favorites.

The Clippers are 27-28-1 O/U this season. As underdogs, they’re 12-13-1. Having added Covington, who may spend time guarding Doncic, the Clippers may be able to slow down the superstar guard as well.

Combine it all, and the Under seems like the best play in this Western Conference battle.

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Dallas Mavericks at Orlando Magic odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Mavericks at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (29-21) are on the road for one game before opening a six-game homestand when they take on the Orlando Magic (10-40) Sunday. Tip-off from Amway Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Magic odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Mavericks are rolling right now. They have won two games in a row and are 13-3 in their last 16 games. Dallas is coming off a 132-105 home win over the Indiana Pacers Saturday.

Orland is wrapping up a five-game homestand Sunday. The Magic are coming off a 119-103 home win over the Detroit Pistons Friday and have won two of their last three games. They had gone 1-14 in the 15 games prior to the first of those two wins. Orlando has the fewest wins in the league, the fewest home wins and the second-fewest road wins.

Mavericks at Magic odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Mavericks -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Magic +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -5.5 (-110) | Magic +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Mavericks at Magic key injuries

Mavericks (not officially submitted)

G Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) out
F Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out

Magic

G Michael Carter-Williams (ankle) out
G Markelle Fultz (knee) out
G R.J. Hampton (knee) out
F Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
G E’Twaun Moore (knee) out

Mavericks at Magic odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 108, Magic 100

Money line

The money line isn’t too bad here, even though the Mavericks are a much better team. Dallas has done its damage at home, where it is 16-9. It is just a single game over .500 on the road at 13-12.

The Mavericks beat the Magic on their home court 108-92 Jan. 15

Despite two wins for the Magic in the first four games of their homestand, they only have four home wins all season.

Take the MAVERICKS (-230).

Against the spread

The Mavericks are 10-6 ATS during their 13-3 run, which includes their 16-point win over the Magic. Dallas is 14-11 ATS on the road.

The Magic have failed to cover the spread in their last five losses. They are 22-28 ATS overall but only 6-16 ATS at home, the second-worst home ATS record in the league.

Take the MAVERICKS -5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The first meeting of these two teams finished with a total of 200. The Mavs scored 132 in each of their last two games, but they averaged just 103.2 in the previous seven games.

The Magic have the third-lowest scoring offense in the league with 102.4 points per game.

The Mavs have had three straight games hit the Over, but only one of the 14 prior games went Over the projected total.

Take UNDER 211.5 (-112).

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Indiana Pacers at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Indiana Pacers at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana Pacers (18-32) travel to American Airlines Center Saturday to take on the Dallas Mavericks (28-21). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Pacers vs. Mavericks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Mavericks are coming into this game after defeating the Trail Blazers by 20 to commence their short two-game road trip. They were 1-1 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS).

On the season, the Mavericks are 25-24 ATS. They’re 15-9 SU at home this season.

As for the Pacers, they’re just 6-19 SU on the road this season.

They’re 5-4-1 ATS over their past 10 games, most recently covering in overtime as a 1.5-point favorite in Oklahoma City. This is the second night of a back-to-back for the Pacers.

Pacers at Mavericks odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Pacers +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Mavericks -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +10.5 (-112) | Mavericks -10.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Pacers at Mavericks key injuries

Pacers

C Goga Bitadze (foot) questionable

Mavericks

F Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) out

Pacers at Mavericks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 110, Pacers 102

Money line

PASS on the money line.

I expect the Mavericks to cruise, but no regular-season money line is worth betting at -650. Look to the spread for value.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the PACERS +10.5 (-112).

This is a play to fade the public, and there are trends that back why it might be a solid play.

For starters, the Pacers are coming in without rest. While that sounds like a disadvantage, Indiana is 6-2 ATS with no rest. As for Dallas, when it has a rest advantage, it’s just 4-7 ATS.

Similarly, the Mavs will be without one of their leading scorers for the foreseeable future. While the Mavericks defense has been their staple for the past few weeks, they’ve given up over 110 points per game in two straight games.

While I anticipate a lower-scoring game, Dallas is still averaging just 105.5 points per game his season.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 217.5 (-115).

The Mavericks, as noted, have been so great this season because of their defense.

They allow just 103.3 points per game, the third-fewest in the league, and play at the second-slowest pace. With Indy in the bottom third of the league in pace as well, this should be a slow-moving game.

Dallas’ Under has hit in 8 of its last 10 games. Indy is also 24-25-1 O/U this season.

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Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (27-21) travel to the Moda Center Wednesday to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (20-27). Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Mavericks are coming into this battle following a loss against the Warriors as 3.5-point underdogs. They lost by 38; however, the bigger story could be the injury to G Tim Hardaway Jr.

One of the Mavs key scoring threats fractured his left foot against Golden State. That said, Dallas is 24-23-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and is 4-4 ATS with no rest.

The Trail Blazers, who are still without superstar G Damian Lillard, just 20-27 ATS. They lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves by 2 at home yesterday. The Blazers are 14-12 at home, which compares favorably to their 6-15 road record.

Mavericks at Trail Blazers odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Mavericks -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -4.5 (-107) | Trail Blazers +4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -112| U: -108)

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Mavericks at Trail Blazers key injuries

Mavericks

SG Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) out

Trail Blazers

PG Damian Lillard (abdomen) out

Mavericks at Trail Blazers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Trail Blazers 108, Mavericks 105

Money line

SPRINKLE on the TRAIL BLAZERS +145.

The Mavericks lost a key player Wednesday and are traveling from the Bay Area up to Portland. On top of that, they’re just 12-12 on the road and 15-9 at home.

Coming in as favorites against a Trail Blazers team that has length and athleticism on the defensive end, the Mavericks may struggle, especially as they’re almost solely dependent on G Luka Doncic for scoring and playmaking.

If F Robert Covington, who has been among the league leaders in deflections throughout his career, can slow down Doncic, the Mavs may be in for a rough night.

Regardless, the Blazers, in G CJ McCollum and G Anfernee Simons, have the scoring and size to combat the Mavs.

Against the spread

BET on the TRAIL BLAZERS +4.5 (-115).

The Mavericks have been able to keep pace in an ultra-competitive Western Conference because of their defense, ranking 5th in the NBA. Their offense, which sits 22nd in offensive rating, isn’t the reason for their success.

Down a key scorer, I expect the balance Blazers to have an edge offensively. The Blazers have covered 3 straight and 7 of their last 10, unlike the Mavericks who have covered 1 in their last 5.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 216.5 (-108).

The Mavericks are one of the slowest teams in the NBA and prefer half-court offense. They have had their Under hit in 8 of their last 9. On the season, they’re 14-33-1 O/U. The Blazers aren’t much better at 22-24-1 O/U.

Considering the trends and Hardaway’s absence, I’d prefer the Under here.

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Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (26-19) host the Phoenix Suns (34-9) at American Airlines Center Thursday for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Mavericks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Phoenix won its fourth consecutive game Tuesday by crushing the San Antonio Spurs 121-107 as a 4-point road favorite. The Suns are 7-1 straight-up (SU) and 6-2 ATS with the best net rating (plus-13.6) in January.

Dallas beat the Toronto Raptors 102-98 Wednesday but failed to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite. The Mavs are 9-1 SU and 6-4 ATS with the second-best net rating (plus-11.1) in 2022.

The Suns beat the Mavs in both meetings last regular season but Dallas was 2-0 ATS and both sides of the total cashed.

Suns at Mavericks odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Suns -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Mavericks +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns -2.5 (-120) | Mavericks +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Suns at Mavericks key injuries

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (ankle) out

Mavericks

None.

Suns at Mavericks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 109, Mavericks 102

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” towards the Suns (-150) because I’m confident enough in Phoenix that I prefer to just lay the points.

The Suns have the best net rating this month and the Mavs are right behind them, but Phoenix plays much better against strong competition.

The Suns are 7-4 straight-up (SU) versus teams in the top-10 of adjusted net rating while the Mavs are 3-8 SU versus top-10 teams, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Furthermore, the Suns are 7-1 SU when playing an opponent who’s on the second of a back-to-back with plus-11.7 points per 100 possessions (ranked sixth), per CTG.

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE.

Against the spread

BET the SUNS -2.5 (-120) for 1 unit because both of Phoenix’s All-Star guards have Dallas All-Star Luka Doncic‘s number when they’ve faced off and this is a better spot for the Suns.

Phoenix PG Chris Paul has played against Luka seven times and CP3’s teams are 6-1 SU while Luka is shooting just 41.8% (23.6% from behind the arc) in those games.

Suns SG Devin Booker also has a 6-1 SU record versus Luka and the Mavs, five of those games were without CP3.

Booker is averaging 26.9 points per game (PPG) on 52.7% shooting (40.0% from behind the arc) whereas Luka is shooting just 17.0% from 3-point land in those contests.

The Suns are 11-6 ATS as road favorites with the third-best ATS margin (plus-6.3) and 8-1 ATS in their last nine visits to Dallas.

BET the SUNS -2.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 215.5 (-108) for a small wager because both teams are elite defensively and the sharp money is on the Under.

More money has been wagered on the Under whereas there are more bets placed on the Over. Typically, in sports betting, it’s profitable to follow the money when it’s counter to the public.

Finally, the Suns are 1-9-2 O/U in their last 12 road games versus teams with a 60.0% win rate or better and the Mavs are 0-3-1 O/U in their last four home games versus a team with a 60.0% win rate or better.

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