The Dallas Mavericks (34-37) travel to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (23-48) on Monday, March 24th. This game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and televised on YES. The Mavericks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Nets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nets. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Mavericks vs Nets

The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win

The Mavericks improved to 34-37 on the season with a 123-117 win over the Pistons on Friday, March 21st. Dallas picked up the victory at home and covered the spread as +9.5 point underdogs.

Dallas jumped out to a 35-27 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Pistons closed the gap by winning the 2nd quarter 27-25. The Mavericks edged out the 3rd quarter 31-29, taking a 91-83 lead into the 4th. Although the Pistons outscored them 34-32 in the final frame, Dallas held on for the win. The total score of 240 points went over the pre-game line of 231.5 by 8.5 points.

The Nets Are Coming Off A Win

The Nets dropped to 23-48 on the season after a 108-103 loss to the Pacers on Saturday. Brooklyn entered the game as +13 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected. The total score of 211 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.

Indiana went on an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 81-70 to 92-70. Brooklyn responded by outscoring the Pacers 33-18 in the 4th quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Spencer Dinwiddie led the Mavericks to a win over the Pistons, scoring 31 points on 75% shooting, while adding 7 assists. P.J. Washington contributed 27 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% rate, and Klay Thompson added 20 points, with 12 coming in the 3rd quarter.

Dallas shot 52.5% from the field, making 12 threes at a 35.3% clip. Dinwiddie scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Washington also had 9 points in the opening period.

Nets Offense Breakdown

In their 108-103 loss to the Pacers, the Nets shot 43.3% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 34.9% clip. Trendon Watford led Brooklyn with 26 points, shooting 64.3% and making 2 threes at 50% efficiency.

Cameron Johnson added 20 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes. Keon Johnson contributed 17 points, also hitting 3 shots from beyond the arc.

Mavericks Team Defense

Defensively, the Mavericks gave up 117 points to the Pistons but managed to hold them to 27 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. However, they allowed 34 points in the 4th. Overall, Dallas allowed Detroit to shoot 46% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Mavericks limited the Pistons to 11 made threes on 35% shooting. Detroit also went 14/19 from the free-throw line. The Mavericks grabbed 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks.

Nets Team Defense

Defensively, the Mavericks gave up 117 points to the Pistons but still managed to secure the win. They allowed 27 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 29 in the 3rd, and 34 in the 4th. Detroit shot 46% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Mavericks held the Pistons to 11 threes on 35% shooting. Dallas sent Detroit to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Mavericks also recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks.

Mavericks vs Nets Trends

• Across the Mavericks last ten road games, the team averaged 112 points per game while allowing 127. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 2-8 straight-up.
• In their last five home games, Brooklyn has averaged 102 points per game while allowing 108. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-5 while going 4-1.
• The last ten games that Brooklyn was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 2-8 straight up.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-6-1.

Mavericks vs Nets Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1.5, the Nets is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 219 and our model has the Mavericks and Nets finishing with a combined 220 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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