Dallas Mavericks (33-23) vs. Indiana Pacers (32-26)
February 25, 2024 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers PK; Over/Under: +251
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The Dallas Mavericks are riding a 7-game winning streak. The Indiana Pacers look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers prediction.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the 76ers, Nets, Knicks, Thunder, Wizards, Spurs, and Suns during this streak. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 48 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.3 points and 9.6 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Gafford is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers are coming off wins over the Raptors and Pistons. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 123.8 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 122.2 points on 50.4 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 21.9 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.3 points and 6.6 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Bennedict Mathurin is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The Pacers have lost each of their last eight Sunday night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- Each of the Pacers’ last five home games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Team Facts
- The Mavericks have won each of their last seven games.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers prediction
The Indiana Pacers should get the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if that’s the direction you lean in this spot. However, the Pacers still struggle defensively and this isn’t the sort of game you can get away with those issues. The Dallas Mavericks are playing their best ball of the season right now, and a healthy duo of Kyrie and Luka has scary potential. I’m not eager to step in front of what the Mavs are doing right now, as they’re on a heater. Give me the Mavs to keep things rolling.
