The Dallas Mavericks (33-25) travel to the Toronto Raptors (22-36) for a Tuesday night game. While this game experts to be close, the visitors are favored. However, the hosts are on a three-game winning streak. Regardless tonight’s favorites are looking for some revenge tonight.
Because the home team won the last game, there is an element of revenge here. Moreover, the visiting side is a team many see coming out of the Western Conference. However, based on the latest trends and matchups, this looks to be a high-scoring entertaining game.
Are you seeing a coin-flip battle here tonight?
Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Dallas Mavericks | -3 -115 |
O 241.5 -108 |
-162 |
| Toronto Raptors | +3 -105 |
U 241.5 -112 |
+136 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings SportsBook** | |||
Fixture: Dallas Mavericks @ Toronto Raptors
Date And Time: February 28, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m. EST
Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
Key Stats
Dallas Mavericks (Averages)
Points: 118.6
Points Allowed: 117.5
Field Goal Efficiency: 43.0/89.7 for 47.9%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 15.1/40.1 for 37.5%
Free Throw Efficiency: 17.6/23.3 for 75.5%
Rebounds: 9.8 Offensive, 32.2 Defensive, 42.0 Combined
Assists: 25.3
Steals: 6.8
Blocks: 4.5
Turnovers: 11.9
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 43.7/90.6 for 48.2%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 13.2/35.9 for 36.8%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 16.9/22.3 for 76.0%
Rebounds Against: 11.3 Offensive, 34.2 Defensive, 45.6 Combined
Dallas is a talented team/ however, despite having one of the better scoring does, questions remain with this side. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic can score in bunches, however, they are just as likely to give up as many on the other end. Therefore, this team is likely to make the playoffs, but their ceiling is limited. Although, P.J. Washington is someone to watch for tonight for the Dallas Mavericks. Because he went 0-5 from three-point range in their last matchup, he’s bound to hit shots today and is always in the mix of things through hustle efforts.
Toronto Raptors (Averages)
Points: 114.4
Points Allowed: 117.5
Field Goal Efficiency: 43.1/90.1 for 47.8%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 11.7/32.7 for 35.8%
Free Throw Efficiency: 16.6/22.1 for 75.1%
Rebounds: 11.3 Offensive, 32.4 Defensive, 43.7 Combined
Assists: 29.3
Steals: 7.5
Blocks: 5.0
Turnovers: 12.8
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 44.2/90.9 for 48.6%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 13.3/35.5 for 37.4%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 15.9/19.9 for 79.7%
Rebounds Against: 10.7 Offensive, 33.4 Defensive, 44.1 Combined
Toronto has looked improved as of late. However, this has not been a good team for large portions of the season. Furthermore, they struggle nearly as much as the Dallas Mavericks on the defensive end. But they don’t have the star power or overall team ceiling to match up offensively. Furthermore, this three-game winning streak appears more like an anomaly than anything else. Also, RJ Barrett is coming off a 24-point game against the Indiana Pacers. Moreover, Scottie Barnes nabbed another triple-double. But if the Raptors are going to keep it close tonight, it will be through him.
Game Prediction
I see this game being not as close as expected. While the Dallas Mavericks give up points, their offensive power should be more than enough to compensate. Furthermore, the Pacers’ defense is liable to give up extra points at the other end as well. But I see the visitors exchanging the final series of blows and getting this game just out of reach for the home side.
Additionally, the over is almost a guarantee. While a bad shooting night can happen, not today. Because of the lax defensive effort, particularly in transition, the Dallas Mavericks will get plenty of opportunities while also giving up plenty of opportunities.
Final Pick
Dallas Mavericks -3 and Over 241.5
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