The Dallas Mavericks (34-27) host the Indiana Pacers (34-28) on Tuesday in the first of nine NBA games. Both NBA teams are in eighth place in their respective conferences and will be hoping to advance to the top six to secure a spot in the playoffs. Indiana defeated the Mavericks 133-111 on February 25th.
Pacers vs Mavericks pick
The Mavericks have a strong pick to win this game, but it's a close game and it's unlikely they can cover the spread.
- Please select one: Pacers +5.5 (-110)
- Choice 2: Less than 238.5 (-110)
The Mavericks are on a losing streak and are 6-4 in their last 10 games for NBA picks, while the Pacers have lost their second straight and are 5-5 in their last 10 games. See the best Pacers vs. Mavericks bets and analysis of the latest scores and odds.
Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks odds
Before you get your best bet for Pacers vs. Mavericks, you should take a look at the NBA odds available at BetUS.
Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks information
Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks
Game location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
Date Time: Tuesday, March 5th 8:30pm ET
How to watch: NBA TV and TSN4 (Canada)
Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Recent Scores
The Pacers suffered a 117-105 road loss to the San Antonio Spurs. They got off to a slow start and lost 26-16 at the end of the first quarter, and were unable to recover. TJ McConnell led the Pacers with 26 points in 26 minutes off the bench, and Pascal Siakam had 21 points. Myles Turner had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Indiana lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 129-102 last Friday.
Before Pacers vs. Mavericks best bet, Dallas lost 120-116 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Luka Doncic had a team-high 38 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Kyrie Irving had 28 points. The Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics 138-110 in last Friday's NBA schedule.
Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks Analysis
The Pacers are just 14-16 on the road this season, while the Mavericks are 18-14 on their home court. Indiana ranks No. 1 among NBA teams in scoring (123.3) and leads most other NBA offenses in pace (101.6), field goal percentage (50.5), 3-point field goal percentage (37.7), and assists. Ranked in the top 10 in team statistics. (30.8). However, they have a weak defense, ranking 25th in defensive rating (120.0) and 29th in rebounding (41.0).
In fact, both teams are playing minimal defense, which is a big reason why Pacers vs. Mavericks best bet totals are higher in today's NBA odds. Dallas ranks 22nd in defensive rating (118.3) and 23rd in rebounding (42.2). They are also an explosive offensive team that ranks 6th in PPG (118.7), 7th in pace (99.8), and T10 in 3-point field goal percentage (37.4).
Tyrese Haliburton and Siakam are tied for the team lead in NBA performance for the Pacers with 20.8 PPG. Haliburton leads all NBA players in assists (11.3). Doncic is the leading scorer on the Dallas Mavericks roster with 34.5 PPG. Irving is second with 25.7 PPG.
The Mavericks have a healthy roster, with Doug McDermott and Ben Shepherd on the injury report for the Indiana Pacers.
Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks odds breakdown
Indiana
Today's NBA odds for the Pacers are The moneyline is +181, a +5.5 point underdog. Best bets for Pacers vs. Mavericks.
dallas
Dallas' moneyline odds are -217 and the spread is -5.5.. The total is 238.5 with over and under odds of -110 and -110 respectively.
Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Picks and Predictions
The Mavericks have a strong pick to win this game, but it should be a close game and they are unlikely to cover the spread. They are just 14-18 against the spread (ATS) at home. The under is also a decent betting option considering it has hit in four of the Pacers' last five games. Under has also hit in 18 of Dallas' 32 home games.
- Please select one: Pacers +5.5 (-110)
- Choice 2: Less than 238.5 (-110)
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