The Indiana Pacers will travel to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas to take on the Dallas Mavericks. Indiana ranks 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 34 wins and 28 losses this season. Dallas is 8th in the Western Conference with 34 wins and 27 losses. The Pacers played the Mavericks at home a week and a half ago, winning by a final score of 133-111. The game is scheduled for 8:30pm ET.
Indiana's main offensive line
The Indiana Pacers are on the road to Dallas after losing to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, 117-105. This is the Pacers' third loss in their last five games. The Pacers are coming off a three-game road trip in Dallas with an 0-2 record. Indiana has yet to win a game on the road since returning from the All-Star break.
The Pacers lead the league this season with an average of 123.3 points per game. This is primarily due to their shooting percentage, which ranks him No. 1 in the NBA in field goal shooting percentage at 50.5%. As a result, the Pacers lead the league in field goals made per game. At the 3-point line, Indiana ranks 6th overall in 3-point shooting percentage. However, the Pacers have struggled defensively, allowing the third-most points per game at 122.0.
Dallas relies on offense
The Dallas Mavericks faced the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Sunday, losing by a final score of 116-120. This is the Mavericks' fourth loss in their last five games. Dallas returned from the All-Star break with a home win against the Suns, but the Mavericks have been on the road since then, suffering a blowout loss after a four-game road trip.
Dallas ranks sixth overall this season with an average of 118.7 points per game. The Mavericks' offensive success has come primarily from the 3-point line, with Dallas ranking 10th in 3-point shooting percentage. This puts the Mavericks third overall in 3-pointers per game. Dallas has had issues on defense and has had to rely on their offense for most of the game. The Mavs are 24th in points allowed per game, allowing an average of 118 points per game.
Luka Doncic is doubtful for Tuesday's game due to an ankle injury. Without Luka, the Mavs are averaging a team-leading 34.5 points per game, so this is a huge blow to their offense.
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evaluation:
I understand he could be a big redemption spot for the Mavericks, but I think the Pacers are the better team overall. The Pacers are back to being a fully healthy team, and I see this team as capable of making the playoffs. Both teams are very similar in terms of playing style, but I think the Pacers are the best team when it comes to forcing a team to play at the pace of the game they are comfortable playing. A notable statistic is that the Mavericks are 9-11 against the spread at home this season as favorites. If Luka Doncic doesn't play in this game, the price will start to favor the Pacers, and I honestly think the Pacers will stay close even if Luka plays.
I side with the Pacers at +4.5.
Prediction: Indiana Pacers +4.5 ( -110 )
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evaluation:
Comparing the offensive and defensive averages for both teams' last three games, the season as a whole, and home/away, we would expect a total of 240. Considering the average pace of both teams, that's an impressive 104.1 possessions. , the final expected total is 250. Both teams are playing at a faster pace and I expect that to continue in this matchup.
246 will be inherited.
Prediction: 246 or more ( -110 )
