Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 1/31/2025

The Dallas Mavericks (26-22) travel to face off against the Detroit Pistons (23-24) on Friday, January 31st. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on KFAA. The Mavericks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pistons are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pistons. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Mavericks vs Pistons

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The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win

The Mavericks improved to 26-22 on the season with a 137-136 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. Dallas, who were -1 point favorites, pushed the spread with the narrow victory. The game’s total points of 273.5 easily surpassed the O/U line of 233.5, going over by 39.5 points.

Dallas started strong, leading 35-32 after the 1st quarter, but fell behind after a 31-22 2nd quarter in favor of New Orleans. The Mavericks responded with a 40-30 3rd quarter, taking a 97-93 lead into the 4th. Despite being outscored 43-40 in the final period, Dallas held on for the win.

The Pistons Are Coming Off A Win

Detroit’s season record dropped to 23-24 after a 133-119 road loss to the Pacers on Wednesday. Entering the game as +6 point underdogs, the Pistons not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 252 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 232.

Indiana’s 10-0 run early in the game set the tone. Detroit battled back, narrowing the gap to 102-96 after three quarters, but the Pacers pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Pistons 31-23.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

The Mavericks shot 54.2% from the field and knocked down 20 threes at a 46.5% clip in their 137-136 win over the Pelicans. Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington each scored 25 points, with Washington adding 14 rebounds and 4 threes.

Daniel Gafford was perfect from the field, scoring 22 points, while Klay Thompson added 20. Washington scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, and Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 10 of his 11 points in the 3rd.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

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Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points and 9 assists in their loss to the Pacers, shooting 54.5% from the field. Malik Beasley added 20 points, hitting 6 threes at a 60% rate, while Tobias Harris contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds.

Overall, the Pistons shot 49.4% from the field and made 12 threes at a 35.3% clip. Cunningham scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Beasley put up 12 points in the 1st.

Mavericks Team Defense

Even though the Mavericks gave up 136 points, they managed to come out on top against the Pelicans. Dallas allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, and 30 in the 3rd. Their defense struggled in the 4th, giving up 43 points.

The Pelicans shot 53% from the field, including 48% from three, hitting 15 threes. They also went 19/22 from the free-throw line. The Mavericks finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.

Pistons Team Defense

Defensively, the Mavericks struggled, giving up 136 points to the Pelicans, who shot 53% from the field. Dallas allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, and 30 in the 3rd before a 43-point 4th quarter from New Orleans.

The Pelicans hit 15 threes at a 48% clip, and they went 19/22 from the free-throw line. The Mavericks gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.

Mavericks vs Pistons Trends

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 3-6-1 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past ten home matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
  • Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
  • Through their last three games as the favorite, the Pistons have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Mavericks vs Pistons Prediction

The Mavericks come in as the underdog at +1.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 229.5 and our model has the Mavericks and Pistons finishing with a combined 219 points. Our pick is to take the under.


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