The Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Pelicans, lost to the Pistons, and they play the 76ers, Celtics, and Rockets next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.3 points and 4.8 assists, while PJ Washington is averaging 14.4 points and 8.4 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Gafford is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Hawks and Heat, and they play the Celtics, Pistons, and Wizards next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.2 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.9 points and 4.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.8 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.1 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last 11 games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last seven Sunday games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have won four of their last six games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last eight games between the Mavericks and Cavaliers.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Mavericks teams that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.2%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.5).
- The Mavericks rank 28th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.2).
- The Mavericks rank 3rd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (28.8).
Cavaliers vs Mavericks Injury Report
The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro. Craig Porter Jr. is questionable with an illness.
The Mavs will continue to be without Maxi Kleber, Dwight Powell, Dereck Lively II, and Luka Doncic. PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, and Kyrie Irving are questionable.
Cavaliers vs Mavericks Prediction
I’ve been fading the Dallas Mavericks a lot lately because of their injury situation and despite some wins here and there, they haven’t been all that impressive. The Mavs weren’t going to have Luka anyway for this game, but the fact he was just traded has sent shockwaves throughout the league. I can’t imagine how his teammates feel, and now they have to get up for an early NBA start before they can fully process things. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Mavs were sleepwalking through this game. Oh, the Cavs are 32-16 ATS on the season, which is the second-best cover team in the league. Thick number, but this has a chance to get ugly. Give me the Cavs in a home blowout.