Mavericks vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 18

Mavericks vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: FDSDET, KFAA, and WFAA

The Detroit Pistons (21-5) are 5.5-point favorites as they try to build on a four-game win streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (10-17) on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at American Airlines Center. The matchup airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on FDSDET, KFAA, and WFAA. The matchup has a point total of 231.5.

Mavericks vs. Pistons Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pistons win (60.2%)

Mavericks vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Pistons have covered the spread 15 times this season (15-11-0).
• The Mavericks are 12-14-1 against the spread this year.
• Pistons games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 14 times out of 27 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this season have hit the over on 13 of 27 set point totals (48.1%).
• Against the spread, Detroit has played worse at home, covering eight times in 14 home games, and seven times in 12 road games.
• The Pistons have eclipsed the over/under more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in nine of 14 home matchups (64.3%). In road games, they have hit the over in five of 12 games (41.7%).
• Against the spread, Dallas has had better results on the road (5-6-0) than at home (7-8-1).
• Looking at the over/under, Mavericks games have finished over less frequently at home (seven of 16, 43.8%) than away (six of 11, 54.5%).

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham's numbers on the season are 27.1 points, 6 boards and 9.2 assists per contest, shooting 45.7% from the floor and 32.7% from downtown, with an average of 2.1 made 3-pointers.
• Jalen Duren averages 18 points, 11 boards and 1.7 assists, shooting 64.8% from the field (sixth in NBA).
• Ausar Thompson is averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 assists and 6 rebounds.
• Isaiah Stewart's numbers on the season are 10.2 points, 6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest, shooting 54.6% from the floor and 40% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1 made 3-pointers.
• Duncan Robinson is averaging 12.3 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.

Mavericks Leaders

• Per game, Cooper Flagg provides the Mavericks 18.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• P.J. Washington averages 16.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He is also making 44.3% of his shots from the field and 33% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 triples per contest.
• Naji Marshall's numbers on the season are 12.8 points, 4.7 boards and 2.5 assists per game. He is making 52.7% of his shots from the field and 31.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 1 triples.
• The Mavericks are receiving 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Max Christie.
• Brandon Williams' numbers on the season are 10.8 points, 2.5 boards and 4.2 assists per contest. He is sinking 39.6% of his shots from the field.

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