- The Dallas Mavericks travel to Cleveland for a date with the Cavaliers on Tuesday night
- The Mavs had their seven-game win streak snapped last time out at Indiana
- See the Mavericks vs Cavaliers odds, player props, and predictions on Feb. 27
Looking to move into the West’s top six, the Dallas Mavericks (33-24, 15-11 away, 30-27 ATS) play the second of a four-game road trip tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers (37-19, 19-10 home, 28-26-2 ATS), who are trying to hold off Milwaukee for the #2 seed in the East. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:10 pm ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Cleveland is a 4.5-point home favorite in the Mavericks vs Cavaliers odds on Tuesday.
Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | +4.5 (-105) | +155 | Over 233.5 (-110) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -4.5 (-115) | -190 | Under 233.5 (-110) |
The moneyline favors the Cavs at -190 with the Mavericks coming back as +155 road underdogs to win straight-up in Tuesday’s NBA odds. The game total is sitting at 233.5. Cleveland has been one of the best under bets in the league this year (24-31-1 O/U) while Dallas has also skewed slightly to the under (27-29-1 O/U).
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Thanks to a run of 17 wins in 18 games shortly before the All-Star break, the Cavaliers leapfrogged Milwaukee for the #2 seed in the East portion of the NBA playoff bracket. Cleveland would face the winner of the 7-vs-8 Play-In game (Orlando vs Indiana, at the moment) if the postseason started today.
Dallas is currently the #8 seed in the West, tied with #7 Sacramento and just half a game back of both #5 Phoenix and #6 New Orleans in the tightly-packed Western Conference standings.
Mavericks’ Win Streak Comes to an End
Dallas had moved into the top-six briefly thanks to a seven game win streak that spanned the All-Star break and included three road Ws (118-102 at Philadelphia, 119-107 at Brooklyn, and 122-108 at New York). But a 133-111 loss at Indiana on Sunday brought the win streak to an end and dropped the Mavs back into the Play-In zone. Luka Doncic (33 points, six assists, six rebounds) and Kyrie Irving (29 points, six rebounds, two assists) were both solid at the offensive end and Dallas shot 45.2% from three, but the team’s defense was nonexistent, allowing the Pacers to shoot 55.9% from the field and grab eight more rebounds (46-38).
This will be the second and final meeting of the year between the teams. Cleveland took a 113-110 victory in Dallas back on Dec. 27, dominating the glass (57-37) thanks to a monster 24-point, 23-rebound performance from center Jarrett Allen. Notably, Irving missed that game due to injury.
During an injury-plagued campaign, Dallas sits 11th in O-Rating (117.5) but just 21st in D-Rating (116.4).
Several Mavs are listed on the team’s injury report for Tuesday with minor ailments, but only Dante Exum (9.2 PPG, 2.8 APG, 19.7 MPG) is expected to be out of today’s NBA lineups.
Cavaliers Stumble Out of the Gate Post All-Star Game
Cleveland had been the hottest team in the league in the six weeks prior to the All-Star break, winning 18 of 20 games in that span. But the Cavs have lost two of three since returning to action, including a 116-109 home loss to Orlando and a 104-97 setback to the injury-riddled 76ers in Philadelphia.
They did manage to get back in the win column last time out, but a 114-105 win at lowly Washington as 13.5-point favorites isn’t going to turn heads.
Donovan Mitchell (28.1 PPG, 6.2 APG, 5.4 RPG) continues to spearhead the Cleveland offense, getting valuable secondary production from Darius Garland (18.2 PPG, 6.2 APG), but defense is the team’s calling card. The Cavs have moved up to second in the NBA in D-Rating (110.4) and sit fourth in Net Rating (+5.4) despite ranking just 15th in O-Rating (115.9).
With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley both averaging double-digit rebounds per game (10.6 and 10.0, respectively), Cleveland is in the top-ten in rebound percentage (51.0%).
DAL vs CLE Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland (CLE) | 17.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 2.5 (Ov +145 | Un -190) | 6.5 (Ov -160 | Un +124) | 1.5 (Ov -195 | Un +150) |
| Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | 25.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 4.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 5.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 2.5 (Ov -190 | Un +145) |
| Evan Mobley (CLE) | 14.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 8.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 2.5 (Ov +150 | Un -195) | 0.5 (Ov +230 | Un -315) |
| Jarrett Allen (CLE) | 17.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 10.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) | 2.5 (Ov +140 | Un -180) | OFF |
| Josh Green (DAL) | 8.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 3.5 (Ov +135 | Un -175) | 2.5 (Ov +140 | Un -180) | 1.5 (Ov +154 | Un -200) |
| Kyrie Irving (DAL) | 25.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 4.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 4.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) | 2.5 (Ov -150 | Un +120) |
| Luka Doncic (DAL) | 32.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 8.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 8.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 3.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) |
| Max Strus (CLE) | 8.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 3.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 1.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) |
| PJ Washington (DAL) | 9.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 4.5 (Ov -150 | Un +120) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov +154 | Un -200) |
NBA player props from DraftKings on Feb. 27.
Doncic has a point total of 32.5 O/U, which is still nearly two points lower than his season average (34.3 PPG) due to facing the league’s second-best defense. Mitchell (25.5) is the highest among Cavs players, while Allen (10.5) is the only player with a double-digit rebound total.
Mavericks vs Cavaliers Prediction
Dallas had an off night last time out, but I do believe in the team that general manager Nico Harrison has constructed. Acquiring 6″10 center Daniel Gafford from the Wizards at the deadline has already helped with the Mavs’ issues on the glass. Gafford averaged 12 rebounds per game in his first three contests in a Dallas uniform (all wins). If he’s able to whittle down the rebound discrepancy that allowed Cleveland to leave Dallas with a win back in December, the outcome on Tuesday night may look different.
DAL vs CLE pick: Mavericks +4.5 (-110)
Sascha Paruk’s 2023-24 NBA betting record:
- 17-21 moneyline (+4.06 units)
- 13-12-2 ATS (+0.95 units)
- 7-12 player props (-6.82 units)
- 0-3 same-game parlay (-3.00 units)
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The Dallas Mavericks will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 27 in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. As fans gear up for the game, many are turning their attention to player props, odds, and predictions for this highly anticipated contest.
One player to keep an eye on in this game is Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic has been a standout player for the Mavericks this season, averaging 28.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game. With his impressive stats and ability to take over games, Doncic is likely to be a key player in this matchup.
On the other side, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be relying on their young star Collin Sexton to lead them to victory. Sexton has been a bright spot for the Cavaliers this season, averaging 23.9 points per game. His scoring ability and leadership on the court make him a player to watch in this game.
When it comes to player props and odds for this game, bettors may want to consider placing bets on Doncic to have a big scoring night or Sexton to lead the Cavaliers in points. Additionally, prop bets on total points scored by both teams or individual player rebounds and assists could also be worth looking into.
As for predictions for this game, it’s likely to be a close matchup between two talented teams. The Mavericks have the edge in terms of overall talent and experience, but the Cavaliers have shown they can compete with top teams in the league. Ultimately, it could come down to which team executes better on both ends of the court.
In conclusion, the Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers game on February 27 is shaping up to be an exciting contest with plenty of player props, odds, and predictions to consider. Fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see how this matchup unfolds and which players will shine on the court.
