Dallas Mavericks (33-25) vs. Toronto Raptors (22-36)
February 28, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +2.5; Over/Under: +245
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The Dallas Mavericks look for a win after winning 7 of their last 9 games. The Toronto Raptors are riding a 3-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors prediction.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks recently beat the Suns while losing to the Pacers and Cavs. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.6 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.4 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.3 points and 9.5 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.7 points and 5.2 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Gafford is grabbing 9.2 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Nets, Hawks, and Pacers during this streak. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 48.6 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 20.3 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20 points and 8.2 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gary Trent Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Team Facts
- The Raptors have lost each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Mavericks.
- Each of the Raptors’ last seven home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Team Facts
- The home team has won each of the Mavericks’ last six games.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last five road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors prediction
The Dallas Mavericks are the better team and a team I’ve backed a lot this season and think highly of, so it’s hard to turn them down in the small favorite role. However, the Mavs are fresh off a last second loss which can’t feel great, and now they have to get into Canada on the end of a back to back. Not a great spot for the Mavericks. Also, the Raptors are riding 3 straight wins and should feel good at home with the rest advantage. The Raptors comfortably beat the Mavs back in November. I lean toward the free bucket with the dinosaurs.
