The Brooklyn Nets (20-29) host the Dallas Mavericks (27-23) in a non-conference matchup at the Barclays Center. The game is set to tip-off at 7:30 ET and will be televised on TNT.
New York betting sites have the Mavericks (8th in the West) listed as 2.5-point road favorites over the Nets (11th in the East), with the over/under line set at 235.5. Dallas (-136) is currently 2nd in the Southwest Division, while Brooklyn (+112) is 4th in the Atlantic.
Dallas Mavericks Preview
Dallas is favored by 2.5 points today, and they have gone 2-0 ATS as the favorite. Overall, they are 19-8 as the favorite and have won two straight games as the favorite.
As the favorite, the Mavericks have a scoring differential of +5.7 points per game. In their games this season, the average O/U line is 235.5, which is right in line with today’s line.
For the season, the Mavericks are 26-24 on the O/U, and their last three games have gone under. On average, their games have finished with 236.7 points.
In their last game, the Mavericks beat the 76ers by a score of 118-102. They were favored by 3 points going into the game, and the O/U line was 242.5.
In the Western Conference standings, the Mavericks are currently in 8th place with a record of 27-23. Against the West, they are 18-18 and 7-5 in their division.
On the road, the Mavericks are 13-10 straight up and 14-9 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is -2.8 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Mavericks are 10th in the NBA at 118.2 points per game. However, they have scored below the league average in 44% of their games this season. In terms of pace, Dallas is 12th in the league at 99.6 possessions per game.
Overall, the Mavericks have made 47% of their shots this season, which is 16th in the NBA. However, they are one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 2nd in both three-point makes and attempts. From beyond the arc, Dallas is hitting 37% of their shots.
On the road, the Mavericks are averaging 116.3 points per game compared to 119.9 at home. In terms of free throws, Dallas is 8th in attempts but just 15th in makes. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Mavericks are 23rd in the NBA.
At present, the Mavericks’ defense is ranked 22nd, allowing 118.5 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Mavericks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.9% from downtown.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
In their last game, the Nets lost to the Warriors by a score of 109-98. The O/U line for that game was 239 points, and they were 1-point underdogs going into the game.
So far this season, Brooklyn has an O/U record of 25-24, and their games have averaged 229.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 235.5.
Against the spread, the Nets are 23-24 for the season, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games. At home, they are 14-10 ATS.
As underdogs, the Nets are 9-24 this season and 14-17 ATS as underdogs. Today, they are 2.5-point underdogs and have gone 9-7 ATS as underdogs.
Currently, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 20-29. In non-conference games, they are 6-15 compared to 14-14 against the East.
Brooklyn’s average scoring margin at home is +2.1 points per game. On the road, they are 8-15 compared to 12-14 at home.
This season, the Nets have been a solid offensive team, averaging 114.3 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Brooklyn is 24th in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.
When playing at home, the Nets are averaging 114.8 points per game, compared to 113.7 on the road. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.9% of their games.
One area where Brooklyn has excelled is three-point shooting. They are 6th in the league in both three-point makes (13.9 per game) and attempts (38.2 per game). Overall, the Nets are shooting 36% from beyond the arc, which is 15th in the NBA.
Coming into the game, the Nets’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 115.3 points per game allowed. The Brooklyn defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.9% of their field goal attempts vs. Brooklyn.
The Mavericks and Nets did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Mavericks have a record of 3-0. However, against the spread the Nets went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 229 points per game. The last three times, the Mavericks have matched up against the Nets on the road, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
How to Bet Nets vs. Mavericks in New York
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Mavericks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 112-109. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -2.5. As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 235.5, and our model projects the Mavericks and Nets to reach a combined total of 221 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Mavericks -2.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Under 235.5