Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers 3/29/2023 Game Analysis, Picks and Tips
The Dallas Mavericks are set to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the first game of a Wednesday night NBA doubleheader, airing on ESPN. The Mavericks, who have struggled recently, dropping seven of their last ten games, are currently a half-game behind in the race for the tenth spot in the Western Conference. However, on Monday, they were able to dominate the Indiana Pacers on the road, securing a 127-104 victory. All-Star guard Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavericks, contributing 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Kyrie Irving also played a significant role, adding 16 points and six assists. The Mavericks shot an impressive 57 percent overall, including 18-for-37 from beyond the arc.
On Monday, Dallas built a 12-point halftime lead and cruised to a 127-104 road victory against Indiana. All-Star G Luka Doncic led five Dallas players in double figures with 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Kyrie Irving chipped in 16 points (7-11 FG) and six assists for the Mavericks, who knocked down 18-for-37 from long range and shot a sizzling 57 percent overall. 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.
- The Mavericks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 matches with the 76ers.
- The Dallas Mavericks are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games against Philadelphia.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas’ last 8 games on the road.
Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers 3/29/2023 Game Analysis, Picks and Tips
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are clinging to a 1.5 game lead over Cleveland for third place in the East. On Monday, Philadelphia decided to rest MVP candidate Joel Embiid during a 116-111 road loss against Western Conference leading Denver. The 76ers (49-26) allowed the Nuggets to shoot 51 percent from the field and trailed by as many as 22 points.
Philadelphia PG Tyrese Maxey tallied a game-high 29 points on 12-for-21 shooting and dished out five assists. Tobias Harris added 16 points and five rebounds for the 76ers. The rest of the Philadelphia starting lineup combined to score seven points on a woeful 3-for-16 shooting effort. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 83.5 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 matches with the Mavs.
- The total remained UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games at home.
- The total went UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games at home against Dallas.
Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA pick for this game is the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia 76ers PG James Harden (Achilles soreness) missed the last four games and is unsure to join this matchup. These two teams rank in the bottom four of the league in pace, so do not expect a high-scoring shootout. Take the 76ers to cover at home on a final Predicted score of 119-108.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -4.5
NBA Totals: 231.5
