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NBA Betting Picks: Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers preview, picks and prediction

James Foglio Sports Editor

Updated33 mins ago on April 25, 2024

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In Friday night’s interconference battle, the Dallas Mavericks (12-12) are playing the Indiana Pacers (11-16) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Will Malcolm Brogdon and the Pacers extend their winning streak to three games?

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers news

Heading into tonight’s intriguing matchup, the Mavericks are 10-14 against the spread in the 2021-22 NBA season, while the Pacers are 13-13-1 against the spread. This game will air live at 7 p.m. ET via Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest and NBA League Pass. Referring to Land of Basketball’s database, based on 79 all-time regular season games played head-to-head, Dallas is 45-34 versus Indiana.

Though, in the previous three head-to-head meetings, the Pacers are 2-1 against them. On Mar. 26, 2021, the last time these teams faced off, Indiana won 109-94. In other news, the top story today is Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle testing positive for COVID-19. Following a PCR lab test result, Carlisle has to enter the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Assistant coach Lloyd Pierce will take over for the next few games. Pierce was the head coach of the Hawks from the 2018-19 season until near the end of the 2020-21 season. In three seasons as a head coach, his overall record is 63-120 (.344).

Update: Head Coach Rick Carlisle has entered the Health and Safety protocols and will miss multiple games after a PCR lab test returned positive for COVID-19.

Assistant coach Lloyd Pierce will assume head coaching duties during Carlisle’s absence.https://t.co/jtAgrubUwJ

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 10, 2021

Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers betting lines and odds

NBA Betting Picks - Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers preview, picks and prediction

Sportsbook: BetUS

Over/Under: 213

Point spread: Pacers -2 (-110)

Best moneyline: Mavericks +120, Pacers -140

Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers injury report

Mavericks: C Willie Cauley-Stein (out) | SG Sterling Brown (questionable)

Pacers: SF Justin Holiday (out indefinitely) | SF T.J. Warren (out indefinitely) | PG T.J. McConnell (out indefinitely)

Sterling Brown (left foot soreness) is questionable for tomorrow night’s game at Indiana.

Willie Cauley-Stein (personal reasons) remains out.

— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) December 9, 2021

Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers preview

Furthermore, in the Mavs’ 104-96 road win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday, guard Luka Doncic scored a team-high 26 points in 36 minutes played. Forward Kristaps Porzingis ended his performance with 19 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 23 minutes of action. Although the Grizzlies outscored them 50 to 36 in the paint, the Mavs’ shots were more accurate across the court.

In addition to Dallas out-rebounding Memphis 47 to 40, the team shot 37-for-77 (48.1%) from the field and 12-for-33 (36.4%) from three-point range. This victory ended their three-game skid. But, they have now won just three out of their past 10 games. The Mavericks are 6-6 at home, 6-6 away and 7-5 ATS on the road this season.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, in the Pacers’ 122-102 home win over the Knicks, forward Chris Duarte led his team in scoring, contributing 23 points in 30 minutes spent on the court. Center Myles Turner closed out his effort with 22 points and 4.0 rebounds in 32 minutes played as well. On top of the Pacers outscoring the Knicks 60-44 in the key, they out-rebounded them 42 to 36.

Plus, Indiana shot 46-for-86 (53.5%) from the floor and 10-for-27 (36%) from behind the arc. In the third quarter, they held New York to 19 points. After this win, the Pacers have won five out of their last 10 games, and they are on a two-game win streak. Indiana is 8-6 at home, 3-10 away and 7-6-1 ATS at home this season, too.

Projected starting lineup

Mavericks: PG Luka Doncic | SG Tim Hardaway Jr. | SF Dorian Finney-Smith | PF Kristaps Porzingis | C Dwight Powell

Pacers: PG Malcolm Brogdon | SG Caris LeVert | SF Chris Duarte | PF Domantas Sabonis | C Myles Turner

Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers prediction

Additionally, the total for tonight’s interconference contest is set at 213. Regarding the spread consensus, 61% of gamblers are confident the Mavericks will cover the spread at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. According to the point total consensus, 59% of bettors are expecting the total to go over 213. So far, Dallas is 10-3 as a favorite, 2-8 as an underdog and 7-5 ATS away, while Indiana is 7-9 as a favorite, 4-7 as an underdog and 7-6-1 ATS at home.

For critical betting trends, the Mavs are 2-5 ATS in their past seven performances. It should go without saying that Dallas is 3-8 straight up in the team’s last 11 games. Next, the total has gone under in five out of their previous six contests, and they are 7-13 ATS in their past 20 matches on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. To add to that, Dallas is 1-5 SU in the team’s last six games versus Eastern Conference opponents. As for the Pacers, they are 2-4 SU ATS in their previous six performances.

Moreover, the total has gone over in seven of their past eight contests. Also, Indiana is 7-2 ATS in the team’s last nine games against Western Conference opponents. However, the team is 6-1 SU in their previous seven matches versus Southwest Division opponents. Lastly, the Pacers are 7-3 SU in the team’s past 10 games played in December. In conclusion, think about picking the Pacers to win and cover the spread. If you’re needing guidance on handicap betting, check out our guide here at Basketball Insiders.

Interested betting on the Indiana team? – Don’t miss out on reading our guide about sports betting in Indiana first!