Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
Today, the Dallas Mavericks are looking to bounce back from a 133-111 loss to the Pacers. The teams’ O/U line for that game was 252, and they were favored by 2 points. This dropped their season record to 33-24, which has them in 8th place in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division.
For the season, Dallas is 28-29 on the O/U, and their games have averaged a combined 236 points. In their last four games, the final score has finished below the posted O/U line.
As the underdog, the Mavericks are 9-15 straight-up and 10-14 vs. the spread. They have been the underdog in 24 of their 57 games this season.
In terms of the spread, the Mavericks are 30-27 overall and 16-10 on the road. Their average ATS scoring margin on the road is -2.3 points per game.
The Mavericks are currently the 8th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 33-24. In non-conference games, they are 12-6 compared to 21-18 against the West.
Cleveland looks for another victory
In their last game, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Wizards by a score of 114-105. Going into the game, Cleveland was favored by 13.5 points. The win improved the Cavaliers’ record to 37-19, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Central Division, according to the NBA standings.
Cleveland’s ATS record for the season is 28-26, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last five games. At home, the Cavaliers are 14-15 against the spread, and they are 19-18 ATS as the favorite.
For the season, the Cavaliers have been favored in 38 of their 56 games. Their record as the favorite is 29-9, and they are favored by 4.5 points today. As the favorite, Cleveland has an average scoring margin of +8.8 points per game.
The Cavaliers’ O/U record for the season is 25-30-1, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. This season, their games have averaged 223.6 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 233.
Let’s see the Mavericks vs Cavaliers Betting prediction below:
Game Information
| DALLAS MAVERICKS vs CLEVELAND CAVALIERS |
| Location of the Game: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio |
| Date and Time: Tuesday, February 27th 7:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| MAVERICKS | 33-24 | 163 | 297 | SPREAD DAL +4.5 |
MONEYLINE DAL +152 |
TOTAL OVER 233 |
| CAVALIERS | 37-19 | 134 | ||||
AI Picks: Dallas Mavericks 163 – Cleveland Cavaliers 134
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Mavericks +4.5 | ML Mavericks +152 | OVER 233
Mavericks vs Cavaliers Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Dallas Mavericks Game Analysis
When it comes to scoring, the Mavericks are 7th in the NBA at 118.6 points per game. However, they are actually averaging more points at home (120.5) than on the road (116.4).
So far this season, Dallas has outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.9% of their games. In terms of pace, the Mavericks are 12th in the league.
When it comes to shooting, the Mavericks are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also in the top 10 in three-point shooting, making an average of 15.1 threes per game (2nd).
On the season, the Mavericks are giving up 117.4 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been even better, holding opponents to just 110.8 points per contest.
One area where Dallas has struggled is on the glass, as they are 24th in rebounds per game and 22nd in defensive rebounds. They are also 27th in steals and 24th in blocked shots.
So far this season, opposing teams have shot 48.3% from the field against the Mavericks, including 55.8% from two-point range. From beyond the arc, Dallas is 15th in three-point shooting percentage allowed.
There are good news for Dallas, according to the NBA Injury Report, because Maxi Kleber (Nose), Luka Doncic (Nose), Josh Green (Elbow) and Dereck Lively II (Nose) could play tonight. Meanwhile, Dante Exum (Knee) is doubtful.
Cleveland Cavaliers Game Analysis
At home, the Cavaliers are averaging 115.9 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 114.4 points per game. They have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.6% of their games this season.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 12th in the league at 36%. They are making an average of 13.2 three-pointers per game, which is 12th in the NBA. Cleveland’s pace of play is 22nd in the league at 97.6 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have been one of the better teams at getting to the free-throw line. They are 23rd in free throws made per game at 16.2, but they are 10th in assists at 27.4 per game, according to the NBA team stats.
When looking at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ defense, it’s clear that they are one of the best units in the league, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game at 109.2. This has been a consistent theme for the Cavs, as they have allowed fewer than their opponent’s season average in 73.2% of their games this season.
One area where Cleveland has been particularly strong is in their ability to defend the three-point line. On the year, they are 8th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.0%. This has also been the case in their last five games, as they have given up just 14.4 made free throws per game.
Overall, the Cavs have been a solid rebounding team, ranking 7th in the league at 44.8 boards per game. They have also been able to generate steals, coming in at 14th in the NBA in that category.
Only Tristan Thompson (Suspension) and Ty Jerome (Ankle) are out of this game, affecting their NBA player stats.
Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head
The last three times the Mavericks have travelled to take on the Cavaliers, they are 2-1. Against the spread, the Mavericks have gone 1-2 vs. the spread in their last three games vs. the Cavaliers. Also, the Mavericks have gone a perfect 3-0 in the last three times they were on the road vs. the Cavaliers.
Looking back over the previous three times that the Mavericks and Cavaliers have faced off, they have combined to average 205 points per game and have an over/under record of 0-3.
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