Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat Matchup

Keep reading to see our Mavericks vs Heat NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Mavericks take on the Heat at 9-7.
  • The Mavericks are averaging 116.1 points per game so far.
  • The Mavericks are coming off a 123-120 win vs. the Heat.
  • The Heat have a 6-7 so far this season.
  • Miami has an effective field goal percentage of 52% (20th).
  • The Heat are coming off a 106-89 win vs. the Mavericks.

Mavericks vs Heat Prediction

At 6:00 ET, the Miami Heat (-146) will host the Dallas Mavericks (+124) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 221.5.

Miami (-3) is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference, while Dallas (+3) is 9th in the Western Conference. The Mavericks have won four straight games.

Mavericks vs. Heat Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat
  • Where: Miami at Kaseya Center
  • Date: Sunday, November 24th
  • Betting Odds MIA -3, DAL +124 | MIA -146 O/U 221.5

Mavericks Preview: Can Dallas Pull Off a Road Win?

The Mavericks improved to 9-7 on the season with a 123-120 win over the Nuggets on Friday. Dallas, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only got the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 243, surpassing the O/U line of 229.

Dallas took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 40-22. The Nuggets responded with a 13-0 run, narrowing the gap from 81-64 to 81-77, but Dallas held on, entering the 4th quarter with a 95-89 lead and narrowly outlasting Denver in the final period.

Naji Marshall led the Mavericks to a 123-120 win over the Nuggets, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip. P.J. Washington added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving contributed 19 points despite shooting just 36.8%.

Dallas connected on 10 threes at a 37% rate, finishing with a 50.5% overall shooting percentage. Marshall scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Irving added 13 in the same period. Washington came through in the 4th, scoring 9 points.

Despite giving up 120 points, the Mavericks managed to secure a win over the Nuggets. Their best defensive effort came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 22 points. However, they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 36 points, and also allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.

Dallas allowed Denver to shoot 47% from the field and 51% from three-point range, where the Nuggets made 15 threes. The Mavericks sent Denver to the free-throw line 29 times, with the Nuggets converting 19. Defensively, Dallas recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks.

Heat Preview: Is It the Heat Game to Lose at Home?

The Mavericks improved to 9-7 after a 123-120 road win over the Nuggets on Friday. Dallas, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 229.

Dallas took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 40-22. However, the Nuggets responded with a 13-0 run, cutting the lead from 81-64 to 81-77. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 95-89 lead, the Mavericks held on as Denver edged them 31-28 in the final period.

Jimmy Butler led the Heat to a win over the 76ers, scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. The Heat shot 41.4% overall, making 13 threes at a 29.5% rate.

Tyler Herro added 18 points, with 16 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Duncan Robinson scored 8 of his 13 points in the same period.

After a rough start, the Heat's defense locked down the 76ers, allowing just 56 points over the final three quarters in a 106-89 win. Miami gave up 33 points in the 1st but tightened up, allowing 23 in the 2nd, 16 in the 3rd, and 17 in the 4th.

Overall, the Heat held the 76ers to 41% shooting, including just 24% from three-point range, with Philadelphia making only 10 threes. Miami also limited the 76ers' trips to the free-throw line, where they went 9/12. The Heat controlled the boards, giving up just 2 offensive rebounds, while also recording 10 steals.

Mavericks vs Heat Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Dallas has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-2-1. The team averaged 118 points per game in these games.
  • Although Miami has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 114 points per game in these games.
  • Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
  • Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Heat have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.

Mavericks vs Heat Prediction

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