Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Matchup

Read our Mavericks vs Pistons prediction for this NBA regular season game in Detroit. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Mavericks are currently 26-22.
  • Defensively, Dallas are giving up 112.6 points per game.
  • The Mavericks are coming off a 137-136 win vs. the Pistons.
  • The Pistons take on the Mavericks at 23-24.
  • Detroit has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (16th).
  • The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Mavericks.

Mavericks vs Pistons Prediction

The Dallas Mavericks will travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons in a non-conference matchup. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on KFAA.

At Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons (-119) are currently favored by 1.5 points over the Mavericks (-101). The over/under line for the game is sitting at 229.5 points.

Mavericks vs. Pistons Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons
  • Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 31st
  • Betting Odds DET -1.5, DAL -101 | DET -119 O/U 229.5

Mavericks Preview: Can the Mavericks Pull the Upset on the Road?

Dallas improved to 26-22 on the season with a 137-136 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. The Mavericks were -1 point favorites, and the game ended in a push. The total points for the game were 273, well over the 233.5-point line.

Dallas took a 35-32 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Pelicans responded with a 31-22 2nd quarter. The Mavericks bounced back in the 3rd, outscoring New Orleans 40-30, and entered the 4th with a 97-93 lead. The Pelicans edged Dallas 43-40 in the final quarter, but the Mavericks held on for the win.

In their 137-136 win over the Pelicans, the Mavericks shot 54.2% from the field and connected on 20 three-pointers at a 46.5% rate. Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington each scored 25 points, with Washington hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.

Daniel Gafford was perfect from the field, adding 22 points, while Klay Thompson contributed 20. Washington scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, and Spencer Dinwiddie added 10 of his 11 points in the 3rd.

Even with their defensive struggles, the Mavericks managed to come away with a win despite allowing 136 points to the Pelicans. Dallas gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, and 30 in the 3rd before a 43-point 4th quarter from New Orleans.

Overall, the Pelicans shot 53% from the field, including 48% from three-point range with 15 made threes. The Mavericks sent New Orleans to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. Dallas finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.

Pistons Preview: Can Detroit Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

The Mavericks improved to 26-22 on the season with a 137-136 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. Dallas, who were -1 point favorites, pushed the spread with the one-point victory. The game’s total points of 273.5 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 39.5 points.

Dallas took a 35-32 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Pelicans responded by outscoring them 31-22 in the 2nd. The Mavericks bounced back with a 40-30 advantage in the 3rd quarter, leading 97-93 going into the 4th, where they held on despite being outscored 43-40.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points and 9 assists in their 133-119 loss to the Pacers, shooting 54.5% from the field. Malik Beasley also shot 54.5%, hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip and finishing with 20 points.

Beasley scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Cunningham added 13 in the 3rd. As a team, the Pistons shot 49.4% from the field and made 12 threes at 35.3%.

Defensively, the Pistons struggled on Wednesday, giving up 133 points to the Pacers, including 40 in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd. They allowed Indiana to shoot 56% from the field.

Detroit also had trouble defending the three, with the Pacers hitting 19 threes at a 50% clip. The Pistons sent Indiana to the line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws.

Mavericks vs Pistons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 3-6-1 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
  • Across the Pistons last five home games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Pistons have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.

Mavericks vs Pistons Prediction

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