Dallas Mavericks (35-28) vs. Detroit Pistons (10-52)
March 9, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons +7; Over/Under: +238
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The Dallas Mavericks need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Detroit Pistons need a win after losing 9 of their last 11 games. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons prediction.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks recently lost to the 76ers and Pacers while beating the Heat. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.7 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.6 points and 9.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.6 points and 5.1 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game. The Mavericks will meet the Bulls after this one.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons recently lost to the Magic and Heat while beating the Nets. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 120.8 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.4 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 15.4 points and 3.6 assists. Simone Fontecchio is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 11.8 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Team Facts
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 13 home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- Six of the Pistons’ last seven home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Team Facts
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last six games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons prediction
The Dallas Mavericks have the offense to blow the doors off, but they’ve been shaky over the last few weeks, and they remain poor defensively most nights. The Detroit Pistons don’t win a lot of games, but they continue to play hard, and they’ve covered 32 of 62 games. It would shock nobody to see this game come down to the final minutes due to the Mavs inability to string together stops. Give me the home dog.
