Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/10/2021

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Friday, December 10, 2021

Venue:  Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Where to Watch:  BSIN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Mavericks NL, Pacers NL; Over/Under:  NL points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Mavericks NL, Pacers NL; Over/Under:  NL points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Mavericks +1.5, Pacers -1.5; Over/Under:  NL points

 

Dallas Mavericks:  12-12 (2nd place, Southwest Division)

Indiana Pacers:  11-16 (4th place, Central Division)

 

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Dallas Mavericks:  3-7 last 10

Indiana Pacers:  5-5 last 10

 

 

 

The Mavericks are coming into this game with a 12-12 record overall and they are 6-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have won 3 of their last 4 games but are coming off of a win in their last game which snapped a three-game losing skid that they were on. Their 3 losses were against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Brooklyn Nets while their win came against the Grizzlies in their last game. Luka Doncic led the team in points in that game with 26 while Kristaps Porzingis was next on the team with 19 points. Doncic and Jalen Brunson off the bench both led the team in assists in that game with 7 each while Doncic also led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 48.1% from the field, 36.4% from 3-point range, and 78.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 104.3 PPG and their defense is allowing 105.6 PPG against them. The Mavericks have an ATS record of 10-14 this season and their O/U record is 8-14-2.

 

 

The Pacers are coming into this game with an 11-16 record overall and they are 8-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. Their last loss was against the Miami Heat but they have gone on a 2 game winning streak since then with wins coming against the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks in their last game. Chris Duarte led the team in points in that game with 23 while Myles Turner was next on the team with 22 points. Domantas Sabonis also scored 21 points in that one as well. Duarte and Caris LeVert both led the team in assists in that game with 6 each while Sabonis led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 53.5% from the field, 37% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 108.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 106.6 PPG against them. The Pacers have an ATS record of 13-13-1 this season and their O/U record is 13-14.

 

 

The Pacers are coming into this game as a 1.5 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pacers have been playing well in their recent games and they have been playing well in their home games this season. The Mavericks have been struggling in their recent games and they are also banged up for this game and missing a few key players here. The Mavericks have been mediocre this season and Doncic has not been playing at his best. The Pacers will take advantage of them on their home court in this game. The best bet to place in this game is on the Pacers to cover the spread here.

 

Mavericks Pacers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, December 10, 2021 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Pacers 99 Mavericks 94.

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Dallas Mavericks: 357-275 ATS as a road underdog. 53-32 ATS in road games. 13-8 ATS against Central division opponents. 26-19 ATS after scoring 105 points or less. 9-2 O/U off a road win against a division rival. 17-6 O/U off a win against a division rival.

Indiana Pacers: 9-5 O/U in home games. 14-7 O/U against Southwest division opponents. 7-3 O/U off 2 or more consecutive home wins. 7-2 O/U after leading their last 2 games by 10+ points at the half. 52-30 O/U after playing a home game. 25-15 O/U after playing 2 consecutive home games. 26-18 O/U after 2 or more consecutive wins.

 

 

Dallas Mavericks:  S. Brown (SG) Ques Fri - Foot injury. W. Cauley-Stein (C) Out indefinitely - Illness.

Indiana Pacers:  T. McConnell (PG) Out indefinitely - Wrist injury. T. Warren (SF) Early Jan - Foot injury. J. Holiday (SF) Out indefinitely - Illness.

 

 

 

"We kept our composure in the fourth when things were getting heated and just tried to stay within the game and keep playing the right way. It worked out for us." - Reggie Bullock on their win against the Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

 

 

"We need to win our fans over and get more people back in the building. That's important to us." - Rick Carlisle on his team’s win against the Knicks on Wednesday night.

 

 

 

PG     Luka Doncic

SG     Reggie Bullock

SF     Dorian Finney-Smith

PF     Kristaps Porzingis

C     Dwight Powell

 

PG    Malcolm Brogdon

SG    Caris LeVert

SF    Justin Holiday

PF    Domantas Sabonis

C    Myles Turner

 

 

PPG: L. Doncic (25.6)

APG: L. Doncic (8.5)

Reb/G: L. Doncic (8)

 

PPG: M. Brogdon (20.3)

APG: M. Brogdon (6.1)

Reb/G: D. Sabonis (12)

 

Coaches:

Dallas Mavericks: Jason Kidd (1st season)

Indiana Pacers: Rick Carlisle (1st season)