The Toronto Raptors (30-50) travel to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (38-42) on Friday, April 11th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on KFAA. The Raptors are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Mavericks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Mavericks. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.

Raptors vs Mavericks

The Raptors Are Coming Off A Win

The Raptors improved to 30-50 this season with a dominant 126-96 win over the Hornets on Wednesday. Playing at home, Toronto entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +30 point victory. The total score of 222 points narrowly surpassed the over/under line of 219.

Toronto took control after a close 1st quarter, outscoring Charlotte 28-22 in the 2nd and 35-23 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter with an 88-68 lead, the Raptors continued their strong play, putting up 38 points to Charlotte’s 28 in the final period.

The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win

Dallas fell to 38-42 on the season after a 112-97 home loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. The Mavericks, who were +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total score of 209 points was well below the O/U line of 226.5.

After leading 30-26 after the 1st quarter, Dallas allowed the Lakers to take control in the 2nd, getting outscored 34-27. The Mavericks made a push with a 12-0 run, turning an 83-74 deficit into an 86-83 lead, but the Lakers responded by closing the game on a 29-21 run in the 4th quarter.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

The Raptors put up 126 points in their win over the Hornets, with Jared Rhoden leading the way, scoring 23 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, while hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Mogbo each added 17 points, with Mogbo also recording a double-double with 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

Toronto connected on 19 threes, shooting 36.5% from deep and 47.1% overall. Rhoden scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Barnes and Mogbo each added 9 points in the 3rd.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Naji Marshall led the Mavericks with 23 points and 8 assists in their 97-point effort against the Lakers, shooting 64.3% from the field and 40% from three. P.J. Washington added 14 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, while Anthony Davis contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Dallas shot 50% overall, but made just 9 threes at 34.6%. Marshall scored 9 points in the 1st quarter and 8 more in the 3rd, while Washington added 7 points in the 4th.

Raptors Team Defense

The Raptors put on a strong defensive performance against the Hornets, allowing just 96 points in their win. They held Charlotte to 23 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and gave up 28 points in the 4th. Toronto limited the Hornets to 43% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Raptors held the Hornets to 31% shooting, with Charlotte making 11 threes. Toronto also limited the Hornets’ trips to the free-throw line, where they went 13/16. The Raptors grabbed 39 defensive rebounds, allowing just 5 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.

Mavericks Team Defense

The Raptors put on a defensive clinic against the Hornets, holding them to just 96 points. Toronto was consistent throughout, giving up 23 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 22 in the 2nd. Even in the 4th, they limited Charlotte to 28 points.

From beyond the arc, the Raptors held the Hornets to 31% shooting, allowing just 11 threes. They also sent Charlotte to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. Toronto controlled the boards, giving up only 5 offensive rebounds, while also recording 8 steals.

Raptors vs Mavericks Trends

• In their last three road games, Toronto has averaged 121 points per game while allowing 118. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• In their last three games at home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 105 points per game in this stretch.
• Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.

Raptors vs Mavericks Prediction

Not only do we have the Mavericks winning this one by a score of 145-58, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Mavericks at -11.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 225, and our model projects the Raptors and Mavericks to reach a combined total of 203 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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