All signs point to a very high-scoring game when Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks head to Detroit to take on the lowly Pistons on Saturday night. The over/under for total points is set at 235.5 for him, but bettors should be able to confidently attack even the over.
First, both teams play at the fastest pace in the NBA. Dallas ranks 9th in pace, with Detroit right behind them in 10th place. With two up-tempo teams sharing the floor, there should be a lot of possession and scoring opportunities.
And the Mavs' elite offense will face off against the Pistons' formidable defense. Dallas ranks third in offensive rating and has two elite scorers in Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Meanwhile, Detroit ranks last in defensive rating, giving up more than 120 points per game. Doncic is on track for a 35-point triple-double, and the Pistons don't have the talent to slow him down.
Finally, the Mavericks have struggled defensively, ranking just 21st in defensive efficiency. So the Young Pistons' backcourt of Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey should be able to score points as well. Ivy, in particular, has been in a hot spot after dropping 34 points in their last game.
With poor defense on both teams, two fast-paced offenses, and two prolific scoring duos, this matchup between Dallas and Detroit should yield a ton of points. Get back to .235.5 with confidence in this potential high-scoring play featuring talented scorers like Doncic, Irving, Cunningham, and the up-and-coming Ivey. The ingredients are there for an offensive explosion, making the over a very attractive bet.
235.5 and above are available at the time of publication. Can play up to 237
