The Dallas Mavericks (9-7) travel to face off against the Miami Heat (6-7) on Sunday, November 24th. This game will be played at Kaseya Center in Miami and televised on KFAA. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET.

Mavericks vs Heat

The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win

The Mavericks improved to 9-7 on the season after a 123-120 road win over the Nuggets on Friday. Dallas, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 243 points exceeded the over/under line of 229.

Dallas took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 40-22. However, the Nuggets responded with a 13-0 run, closing the gap from 81-64 to 81-77. The Mavericks entered the 4th quarter with a 95-89 lead and held on despite Denver’s 31-point effort in the final period.

The Heat Are Coming Off A Win

Miami moved to 6-7 on the season with a 106-89 win over the 76ers on Monday. The Heat, who were favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 195 points fell well short of the 212.5-point line.

After trailing 33-25 after the 1st quarter, Miami took control by outscoring the 76ers 28-23 in the 2nd quarter and 35-16 in the 3rd. An 11-0 run broke a 62-62 tie, and the Heat held Philadelphia to 17 points in the 4th quarter.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Naji Marshall led the Mavericks to a win over the Nuggets, scoring 26 points on 73.3% shooting, including 3 threes at 75% efficiency. P.J. Washington added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving contributed 19 points despite shooting just 36.8% from the field.

Dallas shot 50.5% overall, hitting 10 threes at a 37% rate. Marshall scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Irving added 13 in the period. Washington delivered 9 points in the 4th quarter.

Heat Offense Breakdown

Jimmy Butler led the Heat to a win over the 76ers, scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while shooting 66.7% from the field. Tyler Herro added 18 points, with 16 coming in the 3rd quarter, and Duncan Robinson chipped in 13 points, scoring 8 in the 3rd.

The Heat shot just 41.4% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range, hitting 13 threes in the game. Butler scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 2nd.

Mavericks Team Defense

Defensively, the Mavericks had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Nuggets to 22 points, but they gave up 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters and 36 in the 3rd. Overall, Dallas allowed 120 points on 47% shooting from the field.

The Mavericks struggled to defend the three, as Denver hit 15 threes at a 51% clip. Dallas also sent the Nuggets to the line 29 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Mavericks collected 11 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Heat Team Defense

Defensively, the Mavericks had their best stretch in the 2nd quarter, holding the Nuggets to 22 points, but they gave up 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters and 36 in the 3rd. Overall, Dallas allowed Denver to shoot 47% from the field.

The Mavericks struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Nuggets hit 15 threes at a 51% clip. Dallas sent Denver to the free-throw line 29 times, with the Nuggets converting 19. The Mavericks finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.

Mavericks vs Heat Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 2-2-1 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• When looking at their past ten home matchups, Miami has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
• As the betting underdog, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Heat have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

Mavericks vs Heat Prediction

Not only do we have the Heat winning this one by a score of 146-108, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Heat at -3.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 221.5, and our model projects the Mavericks and Heat to reach a combined total of 254 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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