The Philadelphia 76ers (22-44) travel to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (33-35) on Sunday, March 16th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on NBCS. Both the 76ers and Mavericks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00 ET.

76ers vs Mavericks

The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Philadelphia’s season record dropped to 22-44 after a 112-100 loss to the Pacers on Friday. The 76ers were +13 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total score of 212 points fell short of the 232.5-point line.

Philadelphia started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 26-18 after the 1st quarter. However, the Pacers outscored them in each of the following quarters, including a decisive 34-25 4th quarter.

The Mavericks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Mavericks fell to 33-35 on the season after a 133-96 road loss to the Rockets on Friday. Dallas entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 229 points went over the pre-game line of 220.

Dallas trailed 27-25 after the 1st quarter, but the Rockets pulled away with a 35-24 2nd quarter. A 10-0 run by Houston extended their lead from 88-65 to 98-65, and the Mavericks went into the 4th quarter down 99-70.

76ers Offense Breakdown

In their 112-100 loss to the Pacers, the 76ers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.9% of their threes, with 11 makes. They shot 45.1% overall from the field. Jeff Dowtin led the way with 24 points, 11 of which came in the 1st quarter.

Adem Bona added 16 points, scoring 10 in the 2nd quarter, while Jared Butler contributed 17 points. Oshae Brissett had a big 4th quarter, scoring 13 of his 14 points in the final period.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

In their 133-96 loss to the Rockets, the Mavericks struggled offensively, shooting just 41.5% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 36.4% clip. Brandon Williams led the way with 25 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter, shooting 78.6% overall and 50% from deep.

Naji Marshall added 21 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 20, scoring 9 in the opening quarter and finishing with 2 made threes at 66.7%. Williams and Dinwiddie each connected on 2 threes in the game.

76ers Team Defense

The 76ers started strong defensively, holding the Pacers to just 18 points in the 1st quarter, but they couldn’t maintain that momentum, giving up 29 points in the 2nd and 31 in the 3rd. The 4th quarter was their toughest, as they allowed 34 points, leading to a 112-100 loss.

Philadelphia did well in limiting Indiana’s three-point shooting, allowing just 10 made threes on 28% shooting. The Pacers also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. The 76ers finished with 7 steals and 9 blocked shots.

Mavericks Team Defense

The 76ers started strong defensively, holding the Pacers to just 18 points in the 1st quarter, but they couldn’t maintain that level of play, giving up 29 points in the 2nd and 31 in the 3rd. Their toughest stretch came in the 4th quarter, where they allowed 34 points, leading to a 112-100 loss.

Philadelphia did a good job defending the three-point line, holding Indiana to 28% shooting from deep with just 10 made threes. The Pacers also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. The 76ers finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 9 blocks.

76ers vs Mavericks Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 2-3 ATS.
• In their last five games at home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
• Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-2-1.

76ers vs Mavericks Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Mavericks to win, and have the projected score sitting at 86-49. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Mavericks at -6.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 224.5 and our model has the 76ers and Mavericks finishing with a combined 135 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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