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Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Dallas Mavericks (8-8) host the Denver Nuggets (9-7) Monday at American Airlines Center for an 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Nuggets-Mavericks NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Denver is coming off back-to-back overtime victories at the Phoenix Suns, and has won four of its past five games (4-1 against the spread). The only loss in those five games was against a red-hot Utah Jazz team, which currently has won eight in a row.

The Mavericks have been and continue to deal with a myriad of COVID-19 issues that have caused several key contributors to miss time. Dallas is 2-3 over its past five games (2-3 ATS), and was drubbed 133-108 at home by the Houston Rockets as a 7-point favorite Saturday.

Dallas fought back from a 12-point, third-quarter deficit to force overtime in a 124-117 win at Denver in their only meeting this season (Jan. 7). The Mavericks have covered four of their past five games against the Nuggets, including winning the last two (3-2 straight-up).

Nuggets at Mavericks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:11 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Nuggets -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Mavericks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Nuggets -1.5 (-110) | Mavericks +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Nuggets at Mavericks: Key Injuries

Nuggets

  • None

Mavericks

  • SF Dorian Finney-Smith (health and safety protocols) out
  • PF Maxi Kleber (health and safety protocols) out
  • C Dwight Powell (health and safety protocols) out
  • SG Josh Richardson (health and safety protocols) out

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Nuggets at Mavericks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nuggets 118, Mavericks 110

Money line (ML)

Over their past five games, the Nuggets are dominating the paint and cleaning up the glass. Denver ranks second in rebounding percentage and points in the paint, first in second-chance points and T6 in opponent’s points in the paint.

Dallas has played poorly in similar areas. The Mavericks are bottom-10 in rebounding percentage and opponent’s points in the paint in their past five games. Also, Dallas’s defense looked to be much-improved from last season early on, however, the Mavericks are ranked 24th in defensive rating since Jan. 17.

A major reason for Dallas’s defensive struggles is because of its injury report and Denver is one of the healthiest teams in the Association. The Mavericks being without two defensive bigs, going against Nuggets C Nikola Jokic, who’s playing as well as anyone in the NBA, has bad news written all over it.

GIMME NUGGETS (-125) for 1.25 units.

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS ON THE SPREAD. Don’t be cheap, just pay the vig for a Denver outright victory.

Over/Under (O/U)

Because I am so down on Dallas’s defense at the moment and Denver just has so many ways it can score, I lean OVER 222.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit. Close to 90% of the money wagered is currently on the Over (according to Pregame.com) and each team is 3-0 O/U in its last three games.

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Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Houston Rockets (5-9) wrap up a two-day, two-game road swing Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks (8-7). Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Below, we analyze the Rockets-Mavericks NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Rockets at Mavericks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rockets +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Mavericks -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockets +9.5 (-110) | Mavericks -9.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Rockets at Mavericks: Key Injuries

Rockets

  • PG John Wall (knee) probable
  • C Christian Wood (ankle) questionable
  • SG Victor Oladipo (rest) out
  • PG Dante Exum (calf) out
  • SF Danuel House Jr. (health and safety protocols) out

Mavericks

  • SF Dorian Finney-Smith (COVID-19) questionable
  • PF Maxi Kleber (COVID-19) questionable
  • PF Dwight Powell (COVID-19) questionable
  • SG Josh Richardson (COVID-19) questionable

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Rockets at Mavericks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Mavericks 115, Rockets 101

Money line (ML)

The Rockets picked up a win Friday night but has won only three of their last 10 games. They have not won consecutive games since beating the Sacramento Kings on December 31 and January 2. Dallas has won two in a row but had lost the previous three.

Dallas beat the Rockets 113-100 already once this season and the Rockets had Wall, Wood and James Harden playing then. Harden is no longer on the team and Wood and Wall are out, so it will be a struggle offensively for the Rockets.

If you must take the money line, take the MAVERICKS (-450).

Against the spread (ATS)

The Rockets, at 5-9 ATS, have the second-worst cover percentage in the league. Dallas has covered the spread in seven of its last nine games. When the two teams played last time, Houston was a four-point favorite and Dallas won by 13. The Rockets are a bad bet right now with the lack of talent and direction.

Take the MAVERICKS -9.5 (-110) to cover.

Over/Under (O/U)

The two teams combined for 213 points in their earlier matchup this season. The two teams average a combined 218.6 points per game. Six of the Rockets’ last seven and nine of the last 11 have gone Under. Dallas’s last two have gone Over but the previous five went Under.

Take UNDER 220.5 (-110). 

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Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Dallas Mavericks (7-7) travel in-state to the Alamo City for an 8:30 p.m. ET game against the San Antonio Spurs (8-7) at the AT&T Center. Below, we analyze the Mavericks-Spurs NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Dallas snapped a three-game losing skid (1-2 against the spread) by beating the brakes off the injury-depleted Indiana Pacers 124-112 as 2.5-point road favorites Wednesday. Mavericks C Kristaps Porzingis played his best game since returning from a knee injury Jan. 13: KP scored 27 points on 12-of-15 shooting and collected 13 rebounds.

The Spurs were waxed by the Warriors, 121-91, as 1-point road underdogs Jan. 20. There’s really nothing good to say about San Antonio’s performance against Golden State the other night. The Spurs were minus-14 in rebounding differential, minus-five in turnover differential, minus-12 in points in the paint and shot 12.1% from three.

The Mavericks won last year’s regular-season series 3-1 (2-2 ATS). Dallas PG Luka Doncic was sensational in the four Mavericks-Spurs games: Luka averaged 32.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game across their four meetings last season.

Mavericks at Spurs: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mavericks -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Spurs +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mavericks -2.5 (-105) | Spurs +2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Mavericks at Spurs: Key Injuries

Mavericks

  • SF Dorian Finney-Smith (COVID-19) out
  • PF Maxi Kleber (COVID-19) out
  • PF Dwight Powell (COVID-19) out
  • SG Josh Richardson (COVID-19) out

Spurs

  • SG Derrick White (toe) out

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Mavericks at Spurs: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Spurs 113, Mavericks 109

Money line (ML)

Both teams are in the top-10 in defensive rating so, if you can, it’s important to see how they each perform vs. top-10 defenses.

According to CleaningTheGlass.com, the Spurs are eighth in spread differential against top-10 defenses (across five games) whereas the Mavericks are 28th in spread differential (in two games).

Furthermore, Dallas’ offensive eruption vs. the Pacers Wednesday had more to do with Indiana missing defensive anchor C Myles Turner than good Mavericks offense.

Dallas shot terribly from behind the arc but pounded the paint, out-scoring the Pacers 68-48 in the paint, mostly because of no Turner for Indiana. The Mavericks scored 109 or fewer points in their prior four games.

Sure, San Antonio got rolled by Golden State its last time out, but if Stephen Curry is hitting shots (26 points on 10-of-17 shooting) and the Warriors are moving the ball (31-17 edge in assists for the Warriors), then there isn’t a lot you can do.

I am willing to excuse the Spurs for that game because they held opponents to 104 or fewer points in four of their five games before playing the Warriors.

Finally, we have a fade the market spot with nearly 75% of the money being wagered coming on the Mavericks’ money line, according to Pregame. The best part about this particular angle is that bookmakers are moving the line as if the action were on the Spurs. What that tells me is that the House wants pro-Mavericks action.

GIMME SPURS (+110) for a quarter-unit.

Against the spread (ATS)

Maybe it’s a bit nitty but, I’ll TAKE SPURS +2.5 (-115) for 1 unit worth of insurance. Either way, San Antonio is the right side here, I just personally prefer to take points when I can.

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean Under 222.5 (-105), but as you can tell by my prediction above, my total aligns with BetMGM’s projection. If a bettor thinks the number is accurate then they cannot bet that line.

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Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Dallas Mavericks (6-7) stop by Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday for a 7 p.m. ET game with the Indiana Pacers (8-5). Below, we analyze the Mavericks-Pacers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Dallas is on a three-game losing skid and is just 1-3 (2-2 against the spread) since PF Kristaps Porzingis made his season debut Jan. 13 against the Charlotte Hornets. The Mavericks were boat raced in Tampa, Fla., against the Toronto Raptors (you read that right) 116-93 Monday. They continue to struggle offensively as the Mavs shot just 37.8% from the field (25% from behind the arc) and are 22nd in offensive rating on the season.

The Pacers went into Los Angeles on a two-game win streak but were drubbed this past Sunday 129-96 by the Clippers as 8-point road underdogs. Indiana was without its defensive anchor in C Myles Turner and it showed.

Indiana was abused defensively, being outscored 56-48 by Los Angeles in the paint and allowing the Clippers to hit 55.2% of their shots (48.7% on threes). The Pacers are back in Indiana following a four-game road trip in which they were 2-2 (2-2 ATS).

These teams split last season’s series with each winning and covering the spread as a road underdog. Ironically, the matchup the Mavs won was when they were missing MVP candidate Luka Doncic (a 112-103 win in February).

Mavericks at Pacers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mavericks -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Pacers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mavericks -1.5 (-110) | Pacers +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mavericks at Pacers: Key Injuries

Mavericks

  • SG Tim Hardaway Jr. (groin) probable
  • SF Dorian Finney-Smith (COVID-19) out
  • PF Maxi Kleber (COVID-19) out
  • C Dwight Powell (COVID-19) out
  • SG Josh Richardson (COVID-19) out

Pacers

  • SG Jeremy Lamb (knee) questionable
  • C Myles Turner (hand) questionable
  • SF Caris LeVert (medical condition) out
  • SF T.J. Warren (foot) out

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

Prediction

Pacers 111, Mavericks 105

Money line (ML)

Mavericks-Pacers is definitely a game where you’d want to follow the injury report because if Turner cannot play, this is a PASS. A struggling Dallas offense would really benefit if Indiana doesn’t have its best defender on the floor.

Otherwise, Indiana attacks the rim more than any team in the NBA and Dallas is terrible at defending at the rim. The Mavs are going to be without two bigs in Kleber and Powell, and an above-average wing defender in Finney-Smith.

Along similar lines, the Pacers get the fifth-most points per play on putbacks in the NBA according to CleaningTheGlass.com while the Mavericks give up the third-most points per play on putbacks. And, again, the Mavs are without a couple of bigs.

I like PACERS (+100) for a half-unit to pick up a win here (pending the final injury report).

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS ON THE SPREAD, stick with the money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

Dallas and Indiana are two of the top-5 transition defenses in the league and both run a below-average tempo offense. While Pacers opponents are shooting the second-highest percentage from 3-point range, Indiana at least does a good job of contesting threes (third in 3-pointers allowed) and the Mavs shoot the three at the 25th-best clip.

Finally, Indiana’s bench scores the third-fewest points per game and the Pacers are dealing with injuries as well. I’m on UNDER 218.5 (-110) for a half-unit.

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Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Dallas Mavericks (6-6) visit the Toronto Raptors (4-8) at their 2020-21 season home of Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., Monday for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip. Below, we analyze the Mavericks-Raptors NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Mavericks have dropped back-to-back games, including an ugly 117-101 loss on home court to the Chicago Bulls Sunday night. PG Luka Doncic had 36 points with 16 rebounds and 15 assists in the loss.

The Raptors won both parts of a two-game set against the Charlotte Hornets Thursday and Saturday. Toronto failed to cover the spread in both games, winning 111-108 and 116-113.

Dallas and Toronto won’t play again this season.

Mavericks at Raptors: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mavericks +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Raptors -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mavericks +4.5 (-105) | Raptors -4.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mavericks at Raptors: Key Injuries

Mavericks

  • SG Tim Hardaway Jr. (groin) questionable
  • C Dwight Powell (health and safety protocols) questionable
  • PF Maxi Kleber (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Dorian Finney-Smith (health and safety protocols) questionable
  • SF Josh Richardson (health and safety protocols) questionable

Raptors

  • C Alex Len (health and safety protocols) out

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Mavericks at Raptors: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Raptors 112, Mavericks 105

Money line (ML)

The rested RAPTORS (-200) are the play against an undermanned and tired Mavericks team. Four of Dallas’ top six players in minutes per game are either questionable or ruled out for Monday’s game and Porzingis is likely to be used sparingly if at all in what would be his first back-to-back of the season.

Of course, Doncic could carry his team to victory, but he came up well short of that feat Sunday despite an impressive triple-double against the inferior Bulls. The Raptors have the defenders to contain Doncic both inside and out and Dallas has few other players, not on the injury report capable of creating shots for themselves.

The Mavericks are a highly-rated defensive team ranked third in defensive rating and fifth in points allowed per game, but the second half of back-to-backs typically sees the defensive effort lessened, especially with a depleted roster.

Against the spread (ATS)

Back the RAPTORS -4.5 (-115) to win by at least 5 points for better value. They’re just 3-9 ATS, including 0-2 in the last two straight-up wins against the Hornets, but Monday’s line is much more manageable.

Over/Under (O/U)

Lean to the UNDER 219.5 (-110) but only with a partial-unit wager. The Mavs have been held below 110 points in three straight games and Toronto has a high of 116 points in its last four games.

Again, we’re expecting Doncic to be held in check after his all-out effort over 38 minutes Sunday.

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Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Dallas Mavericks (6-5) host the Chicago Bulls (4-8) Sunday at American Airlines Center for a 3 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Bulls-Mavericks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Mavericks had a four-game win streak snapped with a 112-109 loss at the Milwaukee Bucks Friday. Each of their previous four wins were decided by at least 7 points.

The Bulls have dropped four straight decisions, including a 127-125 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday. All four losses were within a 4-point margin.

Bulls at Mavericks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:04 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Bulls +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Mavericks -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Bulls +7.5 (-120) | Mavericks -7.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bulls at Mavericks: Key Injuries

Bulls

  • PF Chandler Hutchison (health and safety protocols) out
  • SG Luke Kornet (not with team) out
  • SF Otto Porter Jr. (back) probable
  • PG Tomas Satoransky (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Garrett Temple (ankle) probable

Mavericks

  • PG Jalen Brunson (health and safety protocols) questionable
  • PF Dorian Finney-Smith (health and safety protocols) out
  • SG Tim Hardaway Jr. (groin) questionable
  • PF Maxi Kleber (health and safety protocols) out
  • PF Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) probable
  • C Dwight Powell (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Josh Richardson (health and safety protocols) out

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Bulls at Mavericks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Mavericks 128, Bulls 115

Money line (ML)

The Bulls have been playing their best basketball but in one of the toughest stretches of the schedule they’ll have all season. They lost 117-115 to the Los Angeles Lakers and 130-127 to the Los Angeles Clippers. Chicago covered the spread as an underdog of 8.5 and 12 points, respectively.

Still, Dallas has been winning with authority and has flawlessly reincorporated Porzingis into the lineup. Through two games, he’s averaging 15.5 points per game and 7.0 rebounds per game. PG Luka Doncic continues to lead the way for the Mavericks with 27.5 PPG, 9.5 RPG and 8.8 assists per game.

The Mavericks should win this against an inferior team, but the Bulls’ recent performances against elite Western Conference competition are enough reason to steer clear of the -275 money line price. We’ll get better value on the spread.

PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

Get the MAVERICKS -7.5 (+100) as a solid value while needing to win by at least 8 points. Chicago covered the spread in eight of its last 10 games to improve to 8-4 ATS for the season, but Dallas is also 7-4 ATS and has covered in five straight games coming into Sunday.

The Mavs take better care of the ball and are the superior rebounding team. They hold opponents to the third-worst field-goal percentage in the NBA while the Bulls allow opponents to hit on 47.8% of field-goal attempts to rank 24th in the Association.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 227.5 (-110). The matinee tip will likely be a better defense against scoring than either of these teams will provide. Chicago has played to four straight Overs and is 8-4 against the O/U for the season.

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Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Dallas Mavericks (3-4) square off with the Denver Nuggets (3-4) Thursday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Mavericks-Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Mavericks pasted the Houston Rockets 113-100 as 4-point road underdogs Monday. Dallas had more fast-break points, more points in the paint, shot better from everywhere on the floor, out-rebounded Houston 57-41 and dished out seven more assists … Essentially outclassed the Rockets in every way.

Denver righted the ship following back-to-back losses by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in both legs of a home/away doubleheader Jan. 3 and 5. The Nuggets covered the spread in the first game vs. the Timberwolves (a 124-109 win as 8.5-point road favorites) but lost against the spread in the second meeting (a 123-116 win as 10.5-point home favorites).

Dallas beat Denver 2-1 (2-1 against the spread) in the 2019-20 season series. Three of the last four Mavericks-Nuggets games have been decided by 3 or fewer points.

Mavericks at Nuggets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mavericks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Nuggets -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mavericks +2.5 (-105) | Nuggets -2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mavericks at Nuggets: Key Injuries

Mavericks

  • PG Trey Burke (illness) out
  • PF Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out

Nuggets

  • SF Michael Porter Jr. (health and safety protocols) questionable

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Mavericks at Nuggets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Mavericks 116, Nuggets 110

Money line (ML)

While scrolling through our Mavericks-Nuggets photo inventory, I noticed there were very few pictures of Denver PG Jamal Murray guarding Luka Doncic but I saw a lot of pictures of former Nuggets players SFs Torrey Craig and Jerami Grant checking Luka.

Those former Nuggets players were their best wing defenders over recent seasons and despite Doncic’s official PG designation, he’s mostly guarded by the opponent’s athletic wings.

Well, as a team Denver has been terrible defensively thus far—second-to-last in the NBA in defensive rating (115.5) and here’s a look at the candidate’s to guard Luka Thursday: Murray (118 defensive rating), SG Gary Harris (118 defensive rating) and SF Will Barton (115 defensive rating).

Luka’s career stats vs. the Nuggets are subpar for him: 22.8 points per game on 40.6% field-goal shooting, 21.1% from 3-point range and a 106 offensive rating. Now that Denver no longer has reliable defensive wings, I think Doncic gets anywhere he wants against the Nuggets.

TAKE MAVERICKS (+125) for a half-unit because we are betting the spread heavier.

Against the spread (ATS)

Dallas is the right side here and my strategy is to BET MAVERICKS +2.5 (-105) for 1.5 units on top of the light money line wager I made.

We should cash both tickets but it’s better to be safe than sorry. It’s noteworthy we are fading the market and if pro-Nuggets action keeps coming we might get more points closer to tip-off.

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean OVER 223.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit with a disclaimer. According to Pregame.com, more than 80% of the market is betting Over in Mavericks-Nuggets, yet the total has been pushed down from a 226-point opener, which tells me BetMGM feels good about their projection for the total. That makes me nervous and I’d either bet the total lightly or not at all.

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Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Dallas Mavericks (2-3) stop by the Windy City Sunday to play the Chicago Bulls (2-4) at United Center at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Mavericks-Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Mavericks at Bulls: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mavericks -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Bulls +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mavericks -6.5 (-105) | Bulls +6.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mavericks at Bulls: Key Injuries

Mavericks

  • SF Luka Doncic (quadriceps) questionable
  • PF Maxi Kleber (ankle) probable
  • C Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out

Bulls

  • PG Ryan Arcidiacono (health and safety protocols) out
  • PF Lauri Markkanen (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Chandler Hutchison (health and safety protocols) out
  • PG Tomas Satoransky (health and safety protocols) out

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Mavericks at Bulls: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Mavericks 119, Bulls 115

Money line (ML)

Officially, I’ll PASS on the money line but if I had to go either way it’d be the Bulls (+200) because I am taking Chicago plus the points. Typically I’d like to sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when betting them to cover the spread and I still might pending the final injury reports.

Against the spread (ATS)

Dallas’ defense showed up against the Miami Heat (or the Heat’s offense pulled a no-show) in its 93-83 win as a 1.5-point underdog on New Year’s Day. The Mavericks held the Heat to just 37.2% from the field, 21.2% from behind the 3-point arc and outrebounded them 59-49.

The Bulls were trampled by the Milwaukee Bucks as 14.5-point underdogs in a 126-96 loss Jan. 1. Chicago was on a two-game winning streak, but both were against a then-winless Washington Wizards team.

Despite Doncic averaging 30.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 9.5 assists in two games against the Bulls last year, Chicago split the season series and held a 1-1-0 ATS edge.

This is a perfect fade the market spot: 85% of the money is coming in on the Mavericks, according to Pregame.com, which caused Dallas to move up from a 5.5-point opening line favorite. This would be more of a lock if the Mavericks spent a weekend night in a normal (fun) Chicago nightlife but obviously, it’s pretty tough for a professional athlete to navigate the social scene given the circumstances.

Furthermore, I am selling Mavericks stock until they start to put together consecutive quality performances. GIMME BULLS +6.5 (-115) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

Heading into Sunday’s game with Chicago, Dallas has the sixth-best defensive efficiency in the league; however, I am not sure how real that defensive production is for the Mavericks.

Again, Miami shot terribly more than Dallas stifled them on D. The Mavericks gave up 118 points to the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday and Charlotte is 21st in offensive efficiency. That 124-73 win over the Clippers on Dec. 27 is as random as it gets.

Lastly, we might be getting value because of the Under cashing in five straight Mavericks-Bulls games in Chicago. I think the trend ends Sunday so I’ll lean OVER 224.5 (-110) for a half-unit.

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Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (1-2) are in the Big D Wednesday to play the Dallas Mavericks (1-2) at 8:30 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center. Below, we analyze the Hornets-Mavericks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Hornets at Mavericks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Hornets +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Mavericks -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hornets +8.5 (-110) | Mavericks -8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hornets at Mavericks: Key Injuries

Hornets

  • C Cody Zeller (hand) out

Mavericks

  • SG Josh Richardson (calf) questionable
  • PF Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out

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Hornets at Mavericks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Mavericks 115, Hornets 111

Money line (ML)

Charlotte notched a nice little upset as 11-point home ‘dogs over a fully loaded Brooklyn Nets team 106-104 in its last outing Sunday. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were amazing, but so was Hornets’ newly signed free agent Gordon Hayward who had a team-high 28 points on 12-for-20 shooting, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.

The Mavericks dropped an epic regular-season beatdown on the Los Angeles Clippers on their home floor, 124-73, on Dec. 27. Instead of listing outlandish stats from the Mavericks-Clippers box score, I’ll just say the only thing Los Angeles had more of than Dallas was fouls committed. It was 77-27 at halftime. Enough said.

While I don’t envision the Hornets being a contender, I do think they’ll be a tough out during the regular seasons for teams that are taking them lightly. Not to say that’s what Brooklyn did on Dec. 27, but the point is Charlotte has the talent and coaching to beat good teams.

I lean HORNETS (+290) for a quarter-unit because they are a live ‘dog, and I’m going to bet Charlotte plus the points heavier.

Against the spread (ATS)

Last season, these teams split their head-to-head with the road team winning both games. Coincidentally, the game Dallas won was the meeting that Luka Doncic was sidelined with an injury.

Also, last season, the Hornets had a winning ATS record as a road ‘dog (17-15-1 ATS) while the Mavericks had a losing ATS record as a home favorite (13-17-1 ATS). If the home-court edge is lessened because of the COVID-influenced atmosphere, doesn’t that help the Hornets in this spot?

GIMME HORNETS +8.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS ON THE TOTAL.

It has only been a few games, but I was surprised to see Dallas has the 14th-rated defensive efficiency and the Hornets’ 11th. Charlotte playing at the seventh-fastest pace and Dallas second-slowest is also surprising, but if the Hornets push the pace I’d expect the Mavericks to welcome that since they led the NBA in offensive rating last year.

Bottom line: I don’t have a feel for the total.

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Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Dallas Mavericks (0-2) play the Los Angeles Clippers (2-0) Sunday in a rematch of last year’s Western Conference first-round series at 3:30 p.m. ET in the Staples Center. Below, we analyze the Mavericks-Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Mavericks at Clippers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:00 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mavericks +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Clippers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mavericks +4.5 (-105) | Clippers -4.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Mavericks at Clippers: Key Injuries

Mavericks

  • PF Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out

Clippers

  • SF Kawhi Leonard (mouth) questionable
  • PF Marcus Morris (knee) out

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Mavericks at Clippers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Mavericks 119, Clippers 114

Money line (ML)

Dallas fell to 0-2 after getting rolled by the Los Angeles Lakers 138-115 on Christmas. Preseason MVP favorite Luka Doncic had a strong performance – putting up 27 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists – but the Lakers did whatever they wanted on offense. Los Angeles shot 56% from the field, including 19-for-39 from three, and out-rebounded the Mavericks 53-27.

The Clippers also played on Christmas as it exacted a little regular-season revenge on the Denver Nuggets in a 121-108 win. Los Angeles was phenomenal offensively, shooting 55% for the game and 50% from behind the arc, but the major storyline was the injury of All-Star Kawhi Leonard. He was accidentally elbowed in the jaw by teammate PF Serge Ibaka when both were going for a rebound and Leonard was bleeding from his mouth as he exited the game in the fourth.

Last year’s first-round Mavericks-Clippers playoff series was tied 2-2 before Los Angeles blew out Dallas by double-digits in Games 5 and 6 due to, in part, to masterful Kawhi Leonard performances.

The Claw scored 33 in Game 5 and 32 in the Game 6 clincher, but Kawhi most likely will not suit up for this Mavericks-Clippers game. It’s a good spot for Dallas to get a little revenge on the Clippers without their best player. I’d only BET MAVERICKS (+165) lightly because Dallas plus the points is a better play.

Against the spread (ATS)

We are going to buck the head-to-head trends and, regardless of how good Paul George looks, BET MAVERICKS +4.5 (-105) for 1 unit. The Mavericks have covered only twice in its last 10 games against the Clippers and is 1-4 ATS in their five in Los Angeles.

However, Dallas probably looked for its games against the Clippers first when the regular-season schedule was released because of that chippy playoff series with Los Angeles last year.

Porzingis was ejected from Game 1 for a sketchy flagrant foul call, Morris and Luka got into some beef after Morris seemingly targeted Luka’s sprained ankle in Game 5 then Morris was ejected from Game 6 for a flagrant foul 2 on Luka.

BET MAVERICKS +4.5 (-105) just in case they cannot win outright.

Over/Under (O/U)

Though it has only been two games, it appears that the biggest change in style implemented by Clippers’ new head coach Ty Lue is upping Los Angeles’ volume of 3-point attempts. Last year’s Clippers team was 16th in 3-point rate while this season they rank No. 3.

Also, Dallas has started a little slow this season offensively, but the Mavericks were the most efficient offense in the NBA last season. The potential absences of Kawhi and Morris are going to weaken Los Angeles’ defense.

TAKE OVER 228.5 (-115).

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