76ers vs. Mavericks Prediction, Picks for Sunday, March 3
Here's everything you need to know about 76ers vs. Mavericks on Sunday, March 3 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today.
Let's get to our 76ers vs. Mavericks prediction and pick.
76ers vs. Mavericks Prediction
Pick: Mavericks -7.5 (-120)
76ers Betting Outlook
It has been tough sledding for the Philadelphia 76ers without their MVP. The 76ers have lost four of their last six contests with wins coming against Cleveland without Donovan Mitchell and Charlotte without Lamelo Ball.
While the Mavericks have had their players dinged up, it does not present a kind situation to the 76ers on Sunday. The 76ers are going to have to rely on Tyrese Maxey heavily to keep up with the Mavericks fast-scoring, 5-out offense as Tobias Harris and the other role players have been subpar lately.
Dallas has the pieces inside to overwhelm, I'd be nervous to back Philly in any way other than a Maxey prop.
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Mavericks Betting Outlook
It is important when capping to focus on recent game performance but also to weed out the outliers. In this case, the Mavericks have lost three of their last four, but it doesn't tell a full picture.
One loss came on a halfcourt buzzer beater by Max Strus. Another loss came against the best team in the NBA, and the third came against the former coach of the team in Rick Carlisle and the Pacers — who know the tendencies of Mavericks players.
The Mavericks are still playing great basketball and I expect them to return to form in the scoring department here. They present a matchup nightmare for Philly, containing multiple interior options, and large perimeter players.
I like the Mavericks to win handily on the road.
76ers vs. Mavericks Picks, Odds
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -105 | 236.5 -110o / -110u | +260 |
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -115 | 236.5 -110o / -110u | -325 |
The market has moved in waves. First, the Mavericks added some players to the injury report and the line dipped a bit towards the 76ers.
Then some action brought the market back to its original point — an indicator the questionable tags are more probable than anything else. I expect Luka to suit up despite the ankle and nose ailments he is dealing with.
Considering this number is available at the -7.5, and -8 is a key number, I would play this for 1.5 units. At the 8, I would reduce the bet to one unit. At 8.5, skip it entirely!
Pick: Mavericks -7.5 (-120)
