The Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers will face off in a regular season game of the 2024/25 NBA season, in a clash between the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference. The game, which will take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, is scheduled for this Friday (3rd) at 10:30 PM (Brasília time).
Dallas is trying to recover from a recent slump but will face Cleveland, which currently holds the best record in the league.
Our Predictions: Cleveland Cavaliers Win
The Dallas Mavericks are on a losing streak and recently fell to the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers continue their excellent form, having recently defeated the Los Angeles Lakers. Given the contrasting situations, it’s hard not to believe in a victory for the best team of the season. Therefore, the prediction is a win for the Cavs.
Asian Handicap: Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5
With Luka Dončić still out, the Dallas Mavericks have shown a tendency to stagnate at times during games. This could prove costly against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who apply pressure throughout all 48 minutes, whether with their starters or their second unit. Additionally, the Ohio team is on a great streak. Hence, the recommendation is to bet on the Asian handicap market.
Latest News and Statistics for the Dallas Mavericks
Under the leadership of Jason Kidd, the Dallas Mavericks remain in the Top 6 of the Western Conference, with 20 wins and 14 losses. However, the Texas team has slipped a bit recently, losing their last three games, the most recent being a 110-99 defeat to the Houston Rockets.
In the loss to the Rockets, the Mavs made 53.3% of their total shots and 39.3% from three-point range. Their most productive players were Quentin Grimes, with 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, and one block, Kyrie Irving, with 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals, and two blocks, and Klay Thompson, with 16 points, five rebounds, and one assist.
Latest News and Statistics for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers continue their dominant campaign, boasting the best record in the East and the entire league, with 29 wins and only four losses. The Ohio franchise has eight consecutive victories, with their most recent victim being the Los Angeles Lakers, whom they defeated 122-110.
In the win against the Lakers, the Cavs had a shooting percentage of 48.4% overall and 39.1% from three-point range. Their standout players were Jarrett Allen, who recorded a double-double with 27 points and 14 rebounds, plus one assist and three blocks, Donovan Mitchell, with 26 points, four rebounds, and four assists, and Evan Mobley, with 20 points, six rebounds, one assist, and one block.