Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/25

At 7:00 ET, the Detroit Pistons (-119) will host the Dallas Mavericks (-101) in a non-conference matchup. The Pistons are favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.5.

Dallas comes into this game with a record of 26-22, which has them 8th in the Western Conference. They are on a two-game winning streak. Detroit is 23-24 and 8th in the East. They have lost three straight games.

DALLAS MAVERICKS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +1.5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 31st.

WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-109 in favor of the Mavericks.
  • Our projections have Kyrie Irving finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 14 threes.

Can Dallas Pull Off A Win at Little Caesars Arena?

The Mavericks improved to 26-22 with a 137-136 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. Dallas, favored by 1 point, pushed the spread, while the game’s total of 273 points went well over the 233.5-point line.

Dallas took a 35-32 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Pelicans responded with a 31-22 2nd quarter. The Mavericks turned things around in the 3rd, outscoring New Orleans 40-30, and entered the 4th with a 97-93 lead. Despite being outscored 43-40 in the final period, Dallas held on for the win.

The Mavericks shot 54.2% from the field and hit 20 threes at a 46.5% clip in their 137-136 win over the Pelicans. Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington each scored 25 points, with Washington adding 14 rebounds and 4 threes.

Daniel Gafford was perfect from the field, finishing with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Irving scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, while Washington added 14 in the 4th, and Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 10 of his 11 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Mavericks struggled against the Pelicans, giving up 136 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, 30 in the 3rd, and 43 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Mavericks allowed the Pelicans to hit 15 threes at a 48% clip. They sent New Orleans to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. Dallas finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.

Do the Pistons Have What it Takes at Home?

Detroit fell to 23-24 on the season after a 133-119 loss to the Pacers on Wednesday. The Pistons were +6 point underdogs heading into the game, but they couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 252 points exceeded the O/U line of 232.

Indiana went on a 10-0 run early, pushing the score from 10-4 to 20-4. Detroit tried to fight back, winning the 3rd quarter 32-28, but the Pacers pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Pistons 31-23.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points and 9 assists in their 133-119 loss to the Pacers, shooting 54.5% from the field. Malik Beasley also shot 54.5%, hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip and finishing with 20 points.

Detroit shot 49.4% overall and 35.3% from beyond the arc, making 12 threes. Cunningham scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Beasley had 12 in the 1st.

The Pistons struggled defensively against the Pacers, giving up 133 points on 56% shooting. Detroit allowed 40 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd, before tightening up slightly in the 3rd, where they gave up 28 points. The Pacers scored 31 in the 4th to seal the win.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 19 threes at a 50% clip. Detroit also sent Indiana to the line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Pistons grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 5 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.