Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers 3/27/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
In the first game of Monday’s NBA TV doubleheader, the Dallas Mavericks will hit the road to face the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Dallas will be playing the second game of a back-to-back, following their 110-104 loss against Charlotte on Sunday, where they struggled to make plays during crunch time. The Mavericks (36-39) were outrebounded by a wide margin of 58-37 and shot poorly at 38% from the field. Despite the loss, All-Star guard Luka Doncic put up a game-high 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, while Kyrie Irving added 18 points and four rebounds. Dallas is currently in danger of missing the playoffs.
The Mavericks are averaging 113.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 48.6 percent FG shooting. SF Luka Doncic averages 32.9 points and 8.2 assists while PG Kyrie Irving is averaging 27.6 points and 5.4 rebounds. Center Christian Wood is the third double-digit scorer and SG Tim Hardaway Jr. grabbed 3.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.7 rebounds per game.
- Dallas is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches with the Pacers.
- The Dallas Mavericks are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Indiana.
- The total remained UNDER in 6 of Dallas’ last 7 games on the road.
Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers 3/27/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
The Indiana Pacers are two games above .500 at home and are chasing a tenth place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Chicago Bulls by three games. On Saturday, the Pacers (33-42) suffered a 143-130 road loss against the Atlanta Hawks, being outscored by 15 points in the second half. Indiana shot 54% overall and made 14 out of 37 attempts from beyond the arc.
In the game, Indiana’s forward Jordan Nwora led all scorers with 33 points, going 12-for-17 from the field in 34 minutes off the bench. All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton contributed 19 points and 13 assists for the Pacers, who were outrebounded by a 42-32 margin. Haliburton is averaging 20.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Center Myles Turner is averaging 18 points and 7.5 rebounds. SG Buddy Hield is the third double-digit scorer and Bennedict Mathurin grabbed 3.9 rebounds. The Pacers are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. Indiana is allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 7 games against Dallas.
- The total hung OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 5 games at home.
- Indiana is 13-7 ATS in their last 20 games at home with the Mavs.
Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers. The NBA pick for this game is the Dallas Mavericks. Pacers SG Tyrese Haliburton is suffering from a right ankle sprain and is listed as questionable for this contest. The Mavericks rank sixth in the league in offensive efficiency and need a win in the worst way. Dallas will win on the road. Prediction: Dallas Mavericks win 119-111.
NBA Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN
Date: Monday, March 27, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Dallas Mavericks -1.5
NBA Totals: 239.5
