Raptors vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 8

Raptors vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
• Coverage: KFAA and SportsNet

The Dallas Mavericks (21-42) will try to end a six-game losing streak when they visit the Toronto Raptors (35-27) on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Scotiabank Arena as 9.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 6 p.m. ET on KFAA and SportsNet. The matchup has an over/under of 228.5 points.

Raptors vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Raptors vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Raptors win (80.9%)

Raptors vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Raptors have covered the spread 30 times in 62 games with a set spread.
• Against the spread, the Mavericks are 27-35-1 this year.
• Games involving the Raptors have hit the over 24 times out of 63 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this year have gone over the total in 29 of 63 opportunities (46%).
• Against the spread, Toronto has performed worse at home, covering 12 times in 32 home games, and 18 times in 30 road games.
• The Raptors have gone over the total more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in 13 of 32 home matchups (40.6%). In road games, they have hit the over in 11 of 30 games (36.7%).
• Dallas has been better against the spread at home (16-16-1) than away (11-19-0) this year.
• Mavericks games have gone above the over/under more often at home (16 times out of 33) than on the road (13 of 30) this year.

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes' numbers on the season are 18.9 points, 8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest, shooting 50.2% from the field.
• Brandon Ingram averages 21.9 points, 5.7 boards and 3.8 assists.
• Immanuel Quickley averages 17.4 points, 4.2 boards and 6.1 assists, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 38% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Sandro Mamukelashvili is averaging 10.9 points, 4.8 boards and 1.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• RJ Barrett is averaging 18.3 points, 3.4 assists and 5.4 boards.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg's numbers on the season are 20.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest. He is also draining 47.3% of his shots from the floor and 29.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1 trey.
• The Mavericks get 15.2 points per game from Naji Marshall, plus 4.8 boards and 3.1 assists.
• Per game, P.J. Washington gives the Mavericks 14.1 points, 6.9 boards and 1.9 assists, plus 1 steal and 1.2 blocks.
• The Mavericks are receiving 13 points, 3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game from Brandon Williams.
• Per game, Max Christie provides the Mavericks 13 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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