If you’re looking for Raptors vs. Mavericks predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Mavericks are on the move to take on the Raptors on Wednesday, Feb 28 at 7:30 ET. At present, the total is set at 237.5, and the Mavericks are favored by 2.5 on the road. Keep reading to get our Raptors vs. Mavericks player props and predictions.
Raptors vs. Mavericks Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -2.5
- Total 237.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 28
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: SN
Mavericks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Dallas has averaged 117 points per game while allowing 114 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- As the betting favorite, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Toronto has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 125 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
Will the Mavericks’ Defense Show Up on the Road?
Dallas is 33-25 this season and is currently 8th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 2nd place.
On the road, the Mavericks are 15-12 for the season, and they have covered the spread in 17 of their 27 games. Currently, they are favored by 2.5 points.
In Western Conference games, the Mavs are 21-18 compared to 12-7 in non-conference matchups. As the favorite, they have a record of 24-9 and are 20-13 vs. the spread as the favorite.
In their last game, the Mavericks lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 121-119. They were 4-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 230.5 points.
This season, the average combined scoring total for the Mavericks’ games is 236.1 points. Their O/U record for the season is 29-29, and 35 of their games have had lower O/U lines than today’s (237.5).
When it comes to scoring, the Mavericks are 7th in the league at 118.6 points per game. However, they have been better at home (120.5 PPG) than on the road (116.5 PPG).
Dallas is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the NBA, averaging 15.1 made threes per game (3rd). They are also 2nd in three-point attempts at 40.1 per contest. Overall, the Mavericks are 11th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
So far this season, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 58.6% of their games. In terms of pace, Dallas is 12th in the league at 99.7 possessions per game.
The Mavericks’ defense is presently ranked 21st in the league, allowing an average of 117.5 points per contest. In their previous matchup vs. the Cavaliers, the Mavericks’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 52% leading to 121 points.
Will Toronto Win at Home?
The Raptors have won three straight games and are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-36. In their last game, they defeated the Pacers by a score of 130-122.
Toronto has an ATS record of 29-29 this season, including going 13-15 ATS at home. They have covered the spread in their last two home games and have an average scoring differential of -1.1 points per game at home.
This season, the Raptors have been the underdog in 38 of their 58 games. Against the spread as the underdog, they are 20-18 and have gone 11-27 straight-up. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -6 points per game.
The O/U line for Toronto’s last game was 246 points, and they combined with the Pacers for 252 points. This was the Raptors’ second straight game going over the O/U line.
On average, Toronto’s games have seen 231.9 points scored this season, and today’s O/U line is set at 237.5. The Raptors have an O/U record of 31-26-1 this season.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 111.4 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 17th in scoring at 114.4 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 14th in the league at 99.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, Toronto is 14th in the NBA at 47%. From three-point range, they are shooting 35% (22nd) and are 21st in three-point attempts. Inside the arc, the Raptors are 15th in two-point shooting percentage.
So far, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 48.3% of their games. They are 4th in two-pointers made per game but are just 23rd in three-pointers made. In terms of free throws, Toronto is 21st in makes and 15th in attempts.
On average, the Toronto defense is giving up 117.5 points per game (20th). Right now, they are on a 4 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. For the season, Toronto is ranked 23rd in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 19.9 free-throws per game vs. the Raptors and have an overall field goal percentage of 48.7%.
Raptors vs. Mavericks Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Luka Doncic has a points prop of 33.5 with both the over and under paying out at -117. According to our projections, Luka Doncic is expected to record 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 33.5.
- The Prop: Luka Doncic Under 33.5 Points (-117)
Raptors vs. Mavericks Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Mavericks, with a final score of 155-119, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Mavericks at -2.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 237.5, and our model predicts the Mavericks and Raptors to score a combined 274 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Mavericks -2.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook