The Mavericks are set to face the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Oct 27. The game is scheduled for 8:30 ET while airing on BSSW. Dallas enters this game as 6-point favorites with the total set at 231. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Mavericks vs Nets player props and predictions below.
Mavericks VS. Nets Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -6
- Total 231
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Oct 27
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
- TV: BSSW
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Nets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road games, Brooklyn has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 102 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Mavericks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Dallas has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 126 points per game while allowing 126. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- The last three games that Dallas was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Can the Nets Offense Score Enough in Dallas?
Brooklyn is coming off a defeat in their home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a final score of 114-113. The total combined score of the game was 227, surpassing the over under line of 218. Consequently, the ATS outcome resulted in no cover.
Brooklyn is coming off a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers where they had a pace of 97.51 possessions. They achieved a field goal percentage of 50% by shooting 42/84 from the field. Their three point field goal percentage was 33.3% as they shot 9/27 from beyond the arc.
Defensively, the Nets allowed 114 points, recorded 6 steals, and forced 17 turnovers in their most recent game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Can the Mavericks Deliver Being Favored at Home?
In their previous game, Dallas played the Spurs, where the over under status was over. The final score of the game was 126-119, resulting in a combined scoring of 245. The Mavericks, who were favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread.
Dallas is coming off a game where they recorded 6 steals, achieved an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%, and had a possessions/pace of 106.41.
Dallas’ defense is coming off a game in which they allowed 119 points against the San Antonio Spurs, recorded 6 steals, and forced 12 turnovers.
Mavericks vs. Nets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Mikal Bridges and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. For his matchup against the Mavericks, we recommend taking the under on Mikal Bridges and his prop bet of 25.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 22.
The Prop: Mikal Bridges Under 25.5 Points | -120 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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Mavericks VS. Nets Predictions
We’re putting our money on the Mavericks to win, and have the projected score sitting at 115-104. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Mavericks at -6.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 231 and given that our model is projecting 219 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Mavericks -6