Philadelphia 76ers visit Dallas Nonconformists Sunday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, with tipoff at 1 p.m. ET. This will be the second and final game of their season series with the Mavericks winning the first 118-102 on February 5 and it is part of the NBA’s seven-game slate.
The 76ers, 34-25, are in fifth place in the East after posting a 121-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets at home Friday, handing them their third straight loss. Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey combined for 64 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks, 34-26, sit in eighth place in the West, losing their previous game 110-138 to the Boston Celtics on the road Friday. Despite the loss, Luka Doncic finished the night with a triple-double of 37 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on 14 of 25 shooting.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks predictions, preview, starting lineups and betting tips
The game between the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers will be broadcast nationally on ABC with tipoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Spread: 76ers +8.5 vs. Mavericks -7.5
Money line: 76ers +280 vs. Mavericks -330
Total top and bottom: 76ers O 236 vs. Mavericks U 237.5
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview
On the road, the Philadelphia 76ers have faced challenges, winning just three of their last eight games.
Philadelphia has struggled on the offensive end, managing to score 104 points or fewer in four of its last five games. On the other hand, Dallas has been prolific, averaging 119.8 points in its last five matchups.
They have averaged 117.1 points this season, which places them 13th in the league in scoring. Defensively, they have held their opponents to 114 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Overall, they allow an average of 113.7 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA.
The Mavericks have shown strength on their home court, going 4-1 in their last five games and successfully covering the spread in three of those matchups. This impressive home stand is highlighted by victories against the Thunder and the Suns.
On the offensive front, Dallas is averaging 118.8 points per game, which ranks them seventh in the league. However, defensively, they have given up at least 121 points in their last four games, with an overall average of 118 points allowed per game, placing them 23rd in the league.
The 76ers’ performance dropped significantly following the injury of Joel Embiid. On the other hand, Luka Doncic has been exceptional, leading the NBA with 34.5 points per game.
The Mavericks had already beaten the 76ers by 16 points in their last meeting, and another resounding victory is expected.
Philadelphia 76ers starting lineups vs. Dallas Mavericks
The 76ers will start Tyrese Maxey at PG, Buddy Hield at SG, Nicolas Batum at SF, Tobias Harris at PF and Paul Reed at center.
The Mavericks will start Luka Doncic at PG, Kyrie Irving at SG, Josh Green at SF, PJ Washington at PF and Derek Lively at center.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks predictions
Luka Doncic averaged 34.5 points, 8.9 rebounds and 9.7 assists with 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks. He is listed with +155 odds to record over 1.5 steals, and positive odds indicate a potential win for bettors willing to bet on Doncic surpassing the 1.5 steal threshold.
Kyrie Irving averaged 25.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists with 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks. He should throw less than 0.5 interceptions with betting odds of +145. Bettors leaning toward Irving not hitting that mark might find value in these odds.
Tyrese Maxey averaged 26.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 6.3 assists with 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks. Tyrese Maxey’s odds of surpassing 0.5 blocks against the Mavericks are +190 and are favored to reach that mark.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks Predictions
The Mavericks are heavily favored to win at home, according to sportsbooks and betting lines. They are favored with a spread of -8 points and -330 on the moneyline.
Despite expectations, the 76ers are projected to surpass the over/under line set at 236 points, while the Mavericks are projected to fall short of the 237.5-point mark.
Given Philadelphia’s recent scoring struggles, it’s reasonable to expect the point total to stay below the threshold.
