Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Indiana Pacers will face the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in a nonconference matchup early in the regular season. With the Pacers at 2-4 and the
Game outlook
The Indiana Pacers will face the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in a nonconference matchup early in the regular season. With the Pacers at 2-4 and the Mavericks at 3-2, Dallas is currently favored to win at -5. This game is the first of two meetings between the teams and comes as the Mavericks are in the second half of a back-to-back, having played the Orlando Magic the day before.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pacers +170 | Mavericks -195
Spread: Pacers +5 (-110) | Mavericks -5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 237.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 66%.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers recently suffered a road loss against the New Orleans Pelicans, despite a strong offensive performance where they shot over 50% from the field and beyond the arc. Shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin led the team with 19 points. However, their defense allowed the Pelicans to shoot at a high percentage. The Pacers have shown promise on offense this season, ranking near the top in scoring and shooting percentage, but they need to improve defensively, currently ranking at the bottom in points allowed and rebounds per game. Despite some injury concerns, the team has the talent to bounce back as the season progresses. In terms of power ranking, the Pacers are ranked 11th overall, with notable strengths in offensive scoring efficiency and defensive three-point defense. Their current record is 2-4.