Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks 3/2/23 – On Thursday night, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers in a key battle for both teams. Coming into this contest with an overall record of 32-31, Dallas enters as favorites by the basketball betting odds, while Philadelphia are playing their second night of back to backs. Last season these teams split two games on home court – each winning and covering on their own court.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks
Date & Time: Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Location: American Airlines Center
Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds
76ers
Moneyline: TBD
Spread: +2.5 (-110)
Total: 231 over (-110)
Mavericks
Moneyline: TBD
Spread: -2.5 (-110)
Total: 231 under (-110)
Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks Analysis
The Philadelphia 76ers may have dropped a few games behind Eastern Conference leaders Milwaukee and Boston, but are still in third place. Unfortunately, Cleveland Cavaliers are not far behind either, so it would be remiss not to keep an eye on them. This year, the Sixers have been dominant on defense as they rank third in the NBA with 110.2 points allowed per game. Joel Embiid – the perennial MVP candidate and likely winner this year – leads all scorers with 33 points per game, second only to Luka Doncic; he also leads rebounding at 10.2 boards per contest while James Harden sets the pace with 120.7 dimes per game while scoring an incredible 21.6 points per contest. Overall, Philadelphia averages 113.9 points per game which ranks 16th in the league.
Before the trade deadline, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was claimed by disgruntled former Net, Celtic and Cavalier Kyrie Irving. Unfortunately for Irving and Mavericks fans alike, their union has yet to bear fruit at least on the court. They seem to get along well on the court, yet the Mavs are just 3-4 since Kyrie arrived and have only one win with Luka and Kyrie playing together – the other two victories came when Doncic was out. That doesn’t guarantee success, however; it’s likely they will find some rhythm eventually. On Sunday against the Lakers, Dallas looked good for a while until their 27 point lead against them was erased in an embarrassing 27 point loss. On Tuesday against a struggling Pacers team at home, however, they again lost by 124-122; both losses came despite Doncic having 39 points and Irving having 16 along with 9 assists in both contests.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks Against the Spread
The 76ers are 3-2 in their last 5 games. The 76ers are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. The 76ers are 13-13 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of 76ers’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 18 of 76ers’ 34 last games at home.
The Mavericks are 1-4 in their last 5 games. The Mavericks are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread. The Mavericks are 12-19 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of the Mavericks’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 19 of the Mavericks’ 32 last games at home.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks Free Pick
Irving and Doncic can get it together, it just takes some time. The ball-dominant superstars need to learn how to play together while Irving adjusts to a whole new team. There have been some disappointing losses lately but this could be their chance for a statement win against an elite Sixers squad. This seems like a game that any desperate Mavericks team should find a way of winning as per NBA betting lines.
Free Pick: Dallas Mavericks -2.5 (-110)
