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Cavaliers vs. Mavericks NBA Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook – January 3

Cavaliers vs. Mavericks NBA Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook – January 3

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The Dallas Mavericks (20-14) will look to break a three-game losing stretch when hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers (29-4) tonight at American Airlines Center. This matchup is at 8:30 PM ET on KFAA and FDSOH.

Cavaliers vs. Mavericks Predictions

  • Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is the Cavaliers, by a final score of Cavaliers 117, Mavericks 114.
  • Against the spread, we project that the Mavericks will cover. The spread is currently Cavaliers -6.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 229 points.

Cavaliers vs. Mavericks Odds

  • Favorite: Cavaliers (-6)
  • Total: 229
  • The Cavaliers have covered 24 times in 33 games with a spread this season.
  • Cleveland has an ATS record of 14-7 when playing as at least 6-point favorites this season.
  • The Cavaliers and their opponents have combined to go over the point total 21 out of 33 times this season.
  • The Cavaliers have won 27, or 90%, of the 30 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Cleveland has a record of 20-1, a 95.2% win rate, when it’s favored by -238 or more by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Mavericks have put together a 19-15-0 record against the spread this season.
  • Dallas has been an underdog by 6 points or more two times this year, and covered the spread in one of those games.
  • A total of 16 Mavericks games this year have gone over the point total.
  • The Mavericks have been victorious in six, or 50%, of the 12 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This year, Dallas has won one of two games when listed as at least +195 or better on the Moneyline.

Cavaliers Key Stats

  • Points: 122.4 PPG (2nd) | FG%: 50.4% (1st)
  • Opp. Points: 110.5 PPG (10th) | Opp. FG%: 45.1% (4th)
  • Rebounds: 43.8 RPG (18th) | Opp. Rebounds: 43.8 RPG (12th)
  • Assists: 28.9 APG (5th) | Turnovers: 12.5 TPG (5th)
  • Steals: 9.1 SPG (7th) | Blocks: 4.7 BPG (21st)

Mavericks Key Stats

  • Points: 116.6 PPG (8th) | FG%: 48.4% (5th)
  • Opp. Points: 111.4 PPG (13th) | Opp. FG%: 45.2% (6th)
  • Rebounds: 44.6 RPG (13th) | Opp. Rebounds: 44.1 RPG (16th)
  • Assists: 24.9 APG (21st) | Turnovers: 13.9 TPG (14th)
  • Steals: 8.3 SPG (14th) | Blocks: 6.0 BPG (4th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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