Indiana Pacers (32-26) vs. Dallas Mavericks (33-23)
Game Information: Sunday, February 25, 2024, 5:00 PM (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers -1.5 — Over/Under: 251 Click here for the latest odds
The Dallas Mavericks entered Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon to take on the Indiana Pacers. Mavs vs Pacers prediction.
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The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll after defeating the Suns 123-113 at home on Thursday and are currently looking for an eight-game winning streak. Luka Doncic led the team with 41 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists, Kyrie Irving added 29 points on 11-of-18 shooting and Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 12 points off the bench. As a team, the Mavericks found themselves in a stalemate with the Suns in the first half, shooting 47 percent from the field and 19 of 44 from the 3-point line, but turned it on in the second half and scored 63 points. I poured in and won. Be comfortable in the end.
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The Indiana Pacers, on the other hand, are on a good streak overall, winning five of their last seven games, and will look to beat the Pistons 129-115 on Thursday for their third straight win. Tyrese Haliburton led the team with 25 points and 13 assists, Pascal Siakam added 20 points and Benedict Mathurin contributed with 15 points and five assists. As a team, the Pacers shot 53 percent from the field and 13-of-30 from the 3-point line, scoring 72 points in the first half and leading by as many as 31 points. This was more than enough. Stopping a late charge from the Pistons.
Indiana Pacers player facts
- Tyrese Haliburton ranks first among eligible players in assists per game (11.7) this season.
- Myles Turner ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference among eligible players this season in blocks per game (1.8).
Dallas Mavericks player facts
- PJ Washington is one of only two players to score 40 or more points in a game off the bench this season.
- Kyrie Irving is one of only eight players in the league to score 30 or more points in five consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank first in the league in points per game this season (123.8).
- The Pacers rank first in the league in assists per game this season (31.0).
- The Mavericks are second in the league in blocks per game (4.0) this season.
- The Mavericks rank second in the league in opponent free throw percentage (75.9%) this season.
Mavs vs Pacers Prediction
The Mavericks are still a little short-handed with Dante Exum still on the unavailable list, but the Pacers are keeping an eye on Jalen Smith, who is questionable with a back injury. The Mavericks are one of the hottest teams in the league right now and will be brimming with confidence after their big win over the Suns, while the Pacers are playing good basketball themselves and are near perfect here. . You can argue for either side here, but I'm going with the Mavericks to extend their winning streak, as they show decent value as the underdog in this game.
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