Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Dallas Mavericks and the Cleveland Cavaliers will finish their two-game season series in Cleveland on Tuesday night. Despite Dallas being beaten by Indiana in their last
Game outlook
The Dallas Mavericks and the Cleveland Cavaliers will finish their two-game season series in Cleveland on Tuesday night. Despite Dallas being beaten by Indiana in their last game, they are still performing well with a 2-2 record. Cleveland, with a record of 2-1, is the favorite going into the matchup with a -4 opening line that has remained steady. The game is scheduled to start at 7:10 EST at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mavericks +125 | Cavaliers -149
Spread: Mavericks +4 (-110) | Cavaliers -4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 233.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 60%.
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks had their seven-game win streak snapped with a loss on Sunday, dropping them to eighth place in the Western Conference. Despite this, they are only half a game out of fifth place. Their offense has been strong, averaging 121.6 points per game over their last five games and 118.6 points per game for the season, ranking eighth in the league. Shooting 47.8% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range, they are averaging 15.1 threes and 17.7 free throws per game. Luka Doncic led the team with 33 points on Sunday despite a broken nose. On the defensive end, they are allowing 117.4 points per game, ranking 20th in the NBA. Opponents are shooting 48.2% from the field and 36.5% from beyond the arc against the Mavs. Center Dereck Lively II is expected to play despite a nasal fracture. Dallas ranks 18th in power rankings, with the offense ranked 7th and defense ranked 18th. They are 33-24 on the season, with solid shooting percentages and rebounding numbers.