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NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Mavericks

The Detroit Pistons take the floor against the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Expect a Close Contest

We’re expecting a spirited performance from the Mavericks which leads us to backing them against the spread when meeting the Pistons. They should be able to cover the +5.5 line where -110 can be found.

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Pistons 122-110 Victors When Teams Met Last

Detroit Pistons have triumphed in their previous four games. The latest was on the road where Boston Celtics were beaten 112-105 at TD Garden. Cade Cunningham poured in 32 points, with Caris LeVert contributing 13 and Tobias Harris adding 13.

Dallas Mavericks have enjoyed three straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Utah Jazz 140-133 (OT) at Delta Center. Cooper Flagg recorded 42 points, PJ Washington 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Naji Marshall racked up 15 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 122-110 in favor of the Pistons when they last played the Mavs, with the matchup taking place at Arena CDMX. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Mavs wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Mavericks logo Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.1 points, 46.6 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 47.8% from the field and 76.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 114.0 points and 38.8 rebounds per matchup.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.8 points, 8.2 assists and 2.3 (37.7%) 3-pointers made, while Jalen Duren averages 9.1 rebounds.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.5 points, 42.0 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 77.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 116.8 points and 45.2 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 21.7 points, Anthony Davis 6.5 rebounds and Ryan Nembhard 6.4 assists, while Klay Thompson has an average of 3.4 (45.3%) 3-pointers made.

Detroit Pistons vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

Our expert Detroit Pistons vs Dallas Mavericks tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Mavericks are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a strong case for betting them against the spread in this NBA contest. Take the -110 for the +5.5 that is available.

Our expert NBA handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Pistons vs Mavericks stats:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Mavs in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Mavs in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Mavs in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Mavs in 6 of their last 10 games against Pistons.

Mavs +5.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Duren Under 18.5 Points -119 BetMGM logo

Jalen Duren (Pistons) has scored an average of 10.75 points in the past 4 games on the road. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -119.

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Naji Marshall Over 12.5 Points +102 BetMGM logo

Naji Marshall (Mavs) has covered the 12.5 points total in 5 straight games. We think that the line looks really appealing at +102 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Mavericks +5.5
Totals Over 230.5
Player Points Jalen Duren Under 18.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 118 - 117 Mavericks logo Mavericks

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Pistons to enjoy a 118-117 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

Detroit Pistons vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Pistons Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

The sportsbooks have Detroit Pistons at -213 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 68% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Dallas Mavericks are least likely to win at +180.

The current spread is 5.5 and total points is 230.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 230.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Cade Cunningham is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 26.5 points and there is -108 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 26.5
-120
Under 26.5
-108
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Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 23.5
-102
Under 23.5
-127
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 19.5
-116
Under 19.5
-111
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 18.5
-109
Under 18.5
-119
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-108
Under 9.5
-120
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Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
+126
Under 3.5
-164
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
-112
Under 3.5
-115
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Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Over 2.5
-116
Under 2.5
-111
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Player Rebounds
Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 10.5
+106
Under 10.5
-137
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-130
Under 10.5
-100
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 6.5
+120
Under 6.5
-156
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P.J. Washington (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
-122
Under 6.5
-106
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Mavs Racking Up the Home Wins

The Mavericks have strung together three in a row at American Airlines Center. They have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, posting 117.70 points per contest while yielding 116.30.

The Pistons have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 119.40 points on average and giving up 113.60.

The Mavs defeated the Pistons 123-117 the last time they played at American Airlines Center. From the last 7 head-to-head meetings at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have claimed six wins, with the Pistons posting one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Home Stats 5-5 234.00 117.70 116.30 5 5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 8-2 233.00 119.40 113.60 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 23 35.83 624 211 27.1 9.2 2.1 6.0 0.8 1.5
Duncan Robinson 24 31.07 295 48 12.3 2.0 2.8 3.0 0.3 0.9
Tobias Harris 16 29.31 228 38 14.3 2.4 1.6 5.1 0.3 0.6

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 25 34.02 463 88 18.5 3.5 0.8 6.6 0.8 1.3
PJ Washington 22 31.93 356 46 16.2 2.1 1.5 7.9 1.2 1.1
Anthony Davis 11 29.59 220 35 20.0 3.2 0.6 10.5 1.6 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Isaac Jones
Injured

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Kyrie Irving
Injured
Anthony Davis
Injured
Dante Exum
Injured
D'Angelo Russell
Injured
Brandon Williams
Injured
Dereck Lively
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

15 Dec NBA
Pistons 112-105 Celtics
12 Dec NBA
Hawks 115-142 Pistons
06 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-124 Pistons
05 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 116-122 Pistons
03 Dec NBA
Pistons 109-113 Bucks
01 Dec NBA
Hawks 98-99 Pistons
29 Nov NBA
Pistons 138-135 Heat
28 Nov NBA
Magic 112-109 Pistons
26 Nov NBA
Pistons 114-117 Celtics
24 Nov NBA
Pistons 122-117 Pacers

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

15 Dec NBA
Mavericks 133-140 Jazz
12 Dec NBA
Nets 111-119 Mavericks
06 Dec NBA
Rockets 109-122 Mavericks
05 Dec NBA
Mavericks 111-132 Thunder
03 Dec NBA
Heat 108-118 Mavericks
01 Dec NBA
Mavericks 131-121 Nuggets
29 Nov NBA
Mavericks 114-110 Clippers
28 Nov NBA
Mavericks 119-129 Lakers
24 Nov NBA
Mavericks 102-106 Heat
22 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 102-96 Mavericks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak