Mavericks vs. Cavaliers NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 27

Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: BSSW and BSOH

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks (18-12) are 6.5-point favorites against Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-13) Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at American Airlines Center. The game begins at 8:30 PM ET on BSSW and BSOH. The matchup's over/under is set at 232.

Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

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Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Mavericks are 16-14-0 against the spread this season.
• The Cavaliers have 15 wins against the spread in 30 games this season.
• Mavericks games have gone over the total 19 times this season.
• Cavaliers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 53.3% of the time (16 out of 30 games with a set point total).
• Dallas has done a better job covering the spread in away games (10-6-0) than it has in home games (6-8-0).
• When playing at home, the Mavericks exceed the over/under 64.3% of the time (nine of 14 games). They've hit the over in 62.5% of road games (10 of 16 contests).
• Against the spread, Cleveland has had better results on the road (8-5-1) than at home (7-8-1).
• Cavaliers games have gone above the over/under 56.2% of the time at home (nine of 16), and 50% of the time away (seven of 14).

Mavericks Leaders

• Doncic's numbers on the season are 33.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 9.4 assists per contest, shooting 48.9% from the floor and 38.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 4 made 3-pointers (second in league).
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 17.6 points, 1.6 assists and 3.7 rebounds.
• Dereck Lively is averaging 9.4 points, 1.1 assists and 7.8 rebounds.
• Derrick Jones Jr. is averaging 10.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
• Grant Williams is averaging 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.4 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Mitchell averages 27.7 points for the Cavaliers, plus 5.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
• Per game, Max Strus gives the Cavaliers 14.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Jarrett Allen averages 13.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He is draining 67.6% of his shots from the field (third in NBA).
• The Cavaliers are getting 15.1 points, 3.6 boards and 3.7 assists per game from Caris LeVert.
• Georges Niang's numbers on the season are 8 points, 3.6 boards and 1.1 assists per contest. He is draining 39.5% of his shots from the field and 33.6% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.5 treys.

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