Philadelphia 76ers (30-18) vs. Dallas Mavericks (26-23)
Game Information: Monday, February 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM (Wells Fargo Center)
Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers +1.5 — Over/Under: 241.5 Click here for the latest odds
The Dallas Mavericks travel to the Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Mavs vs. 76ers prediction.
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The Dallas Mavericks are in a serious slump as a whole, losing six of their past eight games, and are hoping to avoid losing three in a row after losing to the Bucks 129-117 on Saturday. Luka Doncic led the team with 40 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists, Maxi Kleber added 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Josh Green contributed with 20 points, nine rebounds and three assists. . As a team, the Mavericks shot 49 percent from the field and 16-of-39 from the 3-point line and exploded for 44 points in the first quarter to jump out to an early 25-point lead, but as time expired. I was cornered as time went on. They had some breathing room because they had no answer for the Bucks duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, who combined for 78 points.
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Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in a really tough spot of late, having lost five of their past six games overall, and will be looking to bounce back after Saturday's 136-121 loss to the Nets. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 23 points and five assists, Terkvion Smith added 17 points off the bench and Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 16 points. As a team, the 76ers shot just 45 percent from the field and 12-of-29 from the 3-point line, but allowed 38 points in the first quarter and trailed by as many as 30 points. It was always a struggle in this match. They picked up points before a flurry of points in the second half, keeping the final score somewhat respectable.
Philadelphia 76ers player facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks seventh among eligible players this season in assist-to-turnover ratio (4.2).
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers are first in the league in steals per game this season (8.9).
- The 76ers are first in the league in steals per game (6.0) this season.
- The Mavericks are second in the league in blocks per game (3.9) this season.
- The Mavericks are second in the league in 3-point field goal attempts per game this season (15.0).
Mavs vs 76ers Prediction
The Mavericks could be short here with both Luka Doncic and Maxi Kleber listed as questionable, but they should get Kyrie Irving back in the lineup, while the 76ers still have Joel Embiid. , Nicolas Batum and DeAnthony Melton. This is definitely a game you want to check out the lineup before tipoff, and while this game largely hinges on the matchup between Kyrie Irving and Tyrese Maxey, I'm going with the Mavericks, who are slowly getting better. It's a little safer.
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