Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Pacers vs Mavericks prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Dallas.

  • The Pacers have a road matchup with Dallas at 2-4.
  • Indiana has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (9th).
  • The Pacers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Mavericks.
  • The Mavericks possess a 4-2 record so far.
  • Defensively, Dallas are giving up 105.3 points per game.
  • The Mavericks are coming off a 108-85 win vs. the Pacers.

Pacers vs Mavericks Prediction

At 9:45 ET, the Pacers (2-4) will travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks (4-2) in a non-conference matchup. The Mavericks are currently favored by 5 points, and the over/under line is set at 235.5.

This game will be played at the American Airlines Center and can be seen on KFAA.

Pacers vs. Mavericks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Indiana Pacers at Dallas Mavericks
  • Where: Dallas at American Airlines Center
  • Date: Monday, November 4th
  • Betting Odds DAL -5, IND +168 | DAL -200 O/U 235.5

Pacers Preview: Will the Pacers Exceed Expectations on the Road?

The Pacers fell to 2-4 on the season after a 125-118 road loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Indiana, who entered the game as 4.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 11.5 points.

A 10-0 run by the Pelicans early in the game shifted momentum, and New Orleans maintained control by outscoring Indiana 33-27 in the 3rd quarter. The Pacers entered the 4th quarter trailing 95-89 and were unable to close the gap, as they were edged out 30-29 in the final period.

Ben Sheppard knocked down 6 threes, shooting 54.5% from deep, and led the Pacers with 20 points in their 125-118 loss to the Pelicans. Bennedict Mathurin added 19 points, with 13 coming in the 4th quarter.

Indiana hit 16 threes as a team, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 51.7% overall. Sheppard scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Mathurin had 13 in the final frame.

Defensively, the Pacers gave up 125 points to the Pelicans, who shot 48% from the field. Indiana allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 3rd, but they limited New Orleans to 27 points in the 2nd quarter.

From beyond the arc, the Pelicans hit 12 threes on 38% shooting. Indiana sent New Orleans to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pacers finished with 33 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards, while also recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.

Mavericks Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Dallas?

The Pacers fell to 2-4 on the season after a 125-118 loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Indiana, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 243.5 exceeded the over/under line of 231.5 by 11.5 points.

A key moment came when the Pelicans went on a 10-0 run, turning an 11-4 deficit into a 14-11 lead. Both teams were tied after the 1st and 2nd quarters, but the Pelicans edged ahead by 6 points in the 3rd and outscored Indiana 30-29 in the 4th.

In their 125-118 loss to the Pelicans, the Pacers shot 51.7% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 42.1% clip. Ben Sheppard led the way with 20 points, knocking down 6 threes at 54.5%, while Bennedict Mathurin added 19 points.

Sheppard scored 11 of his 20 points in the 3rd quarter, and Mathurin put up 13 points in the 4th. Pascal Siakam contributed 16 points, with 6 coming in the 2nd quarter.

The Mavericks put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, allowing just 85 points on Sunday. They were especially stingy in the 2nd quarter, giving up only 18 points. Overall, Dallas held Orlando to 33% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Mavericks were even better, limiting the Magic to 8 made threes on 19% shooting. Dallas also collected 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Pacers vs Mavericks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Indiana has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
  • Although Dallas has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-3-1. The team averaged 106 points per game in these games.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
  • In their last five contests as the favorite, Dallas has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.

Pacers vs Mavericks Prediction

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