The Indiana Pacers (2-4) travel to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (4-2) on Monday, November 4th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on KFAA. The Mavericks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pacers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pacers. Tip-off is set for 9:45 ET.

Pacers vs Mavericks

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pacers fell to 2-4 on the season after a 125-118 road loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Indiana, who entered the game as 4.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 243, surpassing the O/U line of 231.5 by 11.5 points.

New Orleans took control early with a 10-0 run, turning an 11-4 deficit into a 14-11 lead. The Pacers and Pelicans were tied at 35 after the 1st quarter and 62 at halftime. New Orleans gained a 95-89 lead heading into the 4th quarter and edged out Indiana 30-29 in the final period.

The Mavericks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Mavericks improved to 4-2 on the season with a dominant 108-85 win over the Magic on Sunday. Playing at home, Dallas entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with a +23 point margin. The total score of 193 points fell well short of the O/U line of 220.

A 13-0 run by Dallas, which stretched the score from 25-22 to 38-22, was a key moment in the game. They outscored Orlando 35-18 in the 2nd quarter and took an 88-61 lead into the 4th. Although the Magic won the final quarter 24-20, the game was already out of reach.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

In their 125-118 loss to the Pelicans, the Pacers shot 51.7% from the field and connected on 16 threes at a 42.1% rate. Ben Sheppard led the way with 20 points, hitting 6 threes at 54.5% efficiency.

Bennedict Mathurin added 19 points, with 13 coming in the 4th quarter. Sheppard scored 11 of his 20 points in the 3rd quarter.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

In their 125-118 loss to the Pelicans, the Pacers shot 51.7% from the field and connected on 16 threes at a 42.1% rate. Ben Sheppard led the way with 20 points, hitting 6 threes at 54.5%, while Bennedict Mathurin added 19 points.

Sheppard scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, and Mathurin put up 13 in the 4th. Aaron Nesmith also contributed 7 of his 12 points in the opening period.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the Pacers struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 35 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 27. However, they couldn’t contain the Pelicans in the 3rd and 4th quarters, where they gave up 33 and 30 points, respectively, leading to a 125-118 loss.

Indiana held New Orleans to 12 made threes on 38% shooting from deep. The Pelicans also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. The Pacers gave up 15 offensive rebounds and recorded 3 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Mavericks Team Defense

The Pacers couldn’t slow down the Pelicans on Friday, allowing 125 points on 48% shooting. Indiana gave up 35 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 3rd, but they held New Orleans to 27 points in the 2nd quarter.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers allowed 12 threes on 38% shooting. The Pelicans also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Indiana finished with 33 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.

Pacers vs Mavericks Trends

• Through their last three road contests, the Pacers offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 122. Indiana posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
• Through their last three home contests, the Mavericks offense has averaged 103 points per game while allowing an average of 111. Dallas posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
• As the betting underdog, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
• Against the spread, the Mavericks have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.

Pacers vs Mavericks Prediction

Not only do we have the Mavericks winning this one by a score of 142-118, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Mavericks at -5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 235.5 and our model has the Pacers and Mavericks finishing with a combined 260 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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