Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 3

Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: KFAA and FDSOH

The Dallas Mavericks (20-14) are underdogs (+7) as they attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (29-4) at 8:30 PM ET on Friday, January 3, 2025 at American Airlines Center. The matchup airs on KFAA and FDSOH. The matchup's point total is set at 231.5.

Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Mavericks win (57.3%)

Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread 24 times in 33 games with a set spread.
• The Mavericks have played 34 games, with 19 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 21 times out of 34 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time (17 out of 34 games with a set point total).
• Cleveland has done a better job covering the spread in home games (14-4-0) than it has in road affairs (10-5-0).
• When playing at home, the Cavaliers eclipse the total 66.7% of the time (12 of 18 games). They've hit the over in 60% of away games (nine of 15 contests).
• Against the spread, Dallas has performed better at home (9-6-0) than away (10-9-0).
• Mavericks games have finished above the over/under less often at home (five times out of 15) than on the road (12 of 19) this season.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell averages 23.7 points, 4.6 boards and 4.6 assists, shooting 45.6% from the floor and 41.5% from downtown, with 3.9 made 3-pointers per contest (third in league).
• Evan Mobley's numbers on the season are 18.4 points, 8.7 boards and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 57% from the floor (10th in NBA) and 43% from downtown, with an average of 1.1 made 3-pointers.
• Darius Garland is averaging 20.5 points, 2.6 boards and 6.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 13.7 points, 10.1 boards and 1.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Ty Jerome is averaging 10.1 points, 3.4 assists and 2.2 boards.

Mavericks Leaders

• Kyrie Irving averages 24.3 points, 4.6 boards and 4.9 assists. He is also sinking 49% of his shots from the floor and 44.1% from 3-point range, with 3.1 triples per game.
• Luka Doncic's numbers on the season are 28.1 points, 8.3 boards and 7.8 assists per game. He is draining 46.4% of his shots from the floor and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.4 treys.
• Daniel Gafford's numbers on the season are 11.8 points, 6.1 boards and 1.2 assists per contest. He is sinking 71.6% of his shots from the field (first in league).
• Per game, P.J. Washington gets the Mavericks 12.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks.
• Per game, Dereck Lively gets the Mavericks 8.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 1.7 blocks (seventh in NBA).

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