The Dallas Mavericks (15-8) travel to face off against the Toronto Raptors (7-16) on Saturday, December 7th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on SN. The Mavericks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Raptors are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Raptors. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Mavericks vs Raptors

The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win

Dallas improved to 15-8 on the season with a dominant 137-101 win over the Wizards on Thursday. The Mavericks, who were favored by 13.5 points, covered the spread with ease. The total score of 238 points went over the pre-game line of 232.

A 15-0 run early in the game helped Dallas break away from a 6-6 tie, and they never looked back. They outscored Washington 31-22 in the 1st quarter and continued to pull away, leading 102-77 going into the 4th quarter.

The Raptors Are Coming Off A Win

The Raptors fell to 7-16 on the season after a 129-92 loss to the Thunder on Thursday. Toronto, who were +10 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 227.

After a 13-0 run by the Thunder early on, Toronto found themselves down 16-3. The Raptors couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 34-17 in the 1st quarter and trailed 99-65 going into the 4th.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

The Mavericks’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their 137-101 win over the Wizards, shooting 53.9% from the field and hitting 20 threes at a 52.6% clip. Kyrie Irving led the way with 25 points, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 60%.

Luka Dončić contributed a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, though he shot just 41.2% and 30% from three. Jaden Hardy added 13 points, all in the 4th quarter, while Quentin Grimes and Daniel Gafford each scored 5 points in the final period.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

The Raptors struggled offensively in their 129-92 loss to the Thunder, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 24.4% from beyond the arc. They made 11 threes, with Gradey Dick hitting 4 of them at a 50% clip.

Jonathan Mogbo and RJ Barrett each scored 17 points, with Barrett adding 11 rebounds despite shooting 31.2%. Mogbo shot 60%, while Dick contributed 15 points.

Mavericks Team Defense

The Mavericks put together a strong defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Wizards to 101 points. Dallas allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Washington to 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Mavericks held the Wizards to 13 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Washington to the line just 15 times, where they made 10 free throws. Dallas collected 45 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 12 blocks.

Raptors Team Defense

The Mavericks put on a defensive clinic against the Wizards, limiting them to just 101 points on 39% shooting. Dallas was consistent throughout, allowing 22 points in the 1st quarter and never giving up more than 28 in any period.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards hit 13 threes at a 32% clip. The Mavericks also sent Washington to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, Dallas racked up 8 steals and 12 blocks.

Mavericks vs Raptors Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Dallas has an ATS mark of 6-3-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 122 points per game.
• Across their ten previous home games, Toronto has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 107 points per game.
• The Raptors have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
• Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.

Mavericks vs Raptors Prediction

In this Mavericks vs. Raptors matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Raptors at +9. While we project the Mavericks to win 133-132, our recommendation is to bet on the Raptors for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 234.5, and our model projects the Mavericks and Raptors to reach a combined total of 265 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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