Pistons vs. Mavericks NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for March 9

Pistons vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit, Michigan
• Coverage: BSDET and BSSW

The Dallas Mavericks (35-28) take the court against the Detroit Pistons (11-51) as 7.5-point favorites on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET on BSDET and BSSW. The point total is 234.5 for the matchup.

Pistons vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Pistons vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Mavericks win (70.1%)

Pistons vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Mavericks have put together a record of 33-30-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Pistons' 61 games this year, they have 29 wins against the spread.
• Mavericks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 32 times out of 61 chances this season.
• The Pistons have hit the over 52.5% of the time this season (32 of 61 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Dallas has played worse when playing at home, covering 15 times in 34 home games, and 18 times in 29 road games.
• The Mavericks have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (44.1%) than road tilts (58.6%).
• In 2023-24 against the spread, Detroit has a lower winning percentage at home (.467, 14-16-0 record) than away (.484, 15-15-1).
• Pistons games have finished above the over/under 43.3% of the time at home (13 of 30), and 61.3% of the time away (19 of 31).

Mavericks Leaders

• Luka Doncic is averaging 34.6 points, 9 boards and 9.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals (eighth in league) and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.6 points, 5 assists and 5.1 rebounds.
• Tim Hardaway Jr.'s numbers on the season are 16.2 points, 3.5 boards and 1.7 assists per contest, shooting 40.6% from the field and 35.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3 made 3-pointers.
• Daniel Gafford's numbers on the season are 10.9 points, 8 boards and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 69% from the field.
• P.J. Washington is averaging 13.6 points, 2.2 assists and 5.3 boards.

Pistons Leaders

• Per game, Cade Cunningham gives the Pistons 22.2 points, 4.1 boards and 7.5 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• The Pistons are receiving 13.9 points, 11.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Jalen Duren.
• The Pistons are receiving 15.4 points, 3.5 boards and 3.6 assists per game from Jaden Ivey.
• The Pistons are receiving 8.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Ausar Thompson.
• Isaiah Stewart averages 11.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He is making 47.8% of his shots from the floor and 37.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 treys per contest.

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