Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face off against the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA East vs. West showdown on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center. Cleveland is coming off a win against the LA Lakers and holds a 2-1 record. Meanwhile, Dallas lost to Houston in their last game and has a 2-2 record. Although the Cavs have won four straight games in the series, the Mavs have won five of the previous six matchups. Cleveland is favored to win by 7 points according to the current line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cavaliers -275 | Mavericks +230

Spread: Cavaliers -7 (-110) | Mavericks +7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 231 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 73%.

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently on an impressive eight-game winning streak, with recent double-digit victories on the road against the Nuggets, Warriors, and Lakers. They are led by SG Donovan Mitchell, who averages 23.7 points per game, along with other key players such as PG Darius Garland, PF Evan Mobley, and C Jarrett Allen. The Cavaliers have a strong offensive game, ranking 2nd in the league in scoring and field goal percentage. Defensively, they are ranked 10th and allow an average of 110.9 points per game. The team has no reported injuries for their upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks. Additionally, in power rankings, Cleveland is ranked 2nd in offense and 11th in defense, with a strong record of 2-1 this season. Be sure to take advantage of sportsbook promo codes when shopping around for betting options.