Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/19/25
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-419) will host the Mavericks (+324) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is favored by 9.5 points and the over/under line is 234.5.
Both teams are looking to snap losing streaks. The Pacers (38-29) have lost two in a row, while the Mavericks (33-36) have dropped three straight. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET and the game can be seen on FDSI.
DALLAS MAVERICKS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Pacers -9.5
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 19th.
WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-78 in favor of the Pacers.
- Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can Dallas Pull Off A Win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse?
The Mavericks fell to 33-36 on the season after a 130-125 loss to the 76ers on Sunday. Dallas, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 255 points exceeded the over/under line of 224.5 by 30.5 points.
Dallas went on a 10-0 run early, taking the score from 38-37 to 47-38, but a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 34-18. They entered the 4th quarter trailing 98-86 and, despite a strong 39-point effort in the final period, couldn’t complete the comeback.
In their loss to the 76ers, the Mavericks shot 52.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 29.4% clip. P.J. Washington led Dallas with 29 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 64.7% from the floor, including 14 points in the opening quarter.
Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall each added 21 points, with Thompson scoring 10 in the 4th quarter. Spencer Dinwiddie also contributed 12 of his 18 points in the final period.
The Mavericks struggled defensively, allowing 130 points to the 76ers on Sunday. They gave up 36 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, with the 76ers shooting 52% from the field.
From beyond the arc, Dallas allowed 14 threes on 38% shooting. They sent the 76ers to the line 24 times, where they hit 20 free throws. The Mavericks recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Can the Pacers Please their Home Crowd?
Indiana improved to 38-29 with a 130-120 win over the Timberwolves on Monday. The Pacers were +10.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 262 points went well over the O/U line of 226.5.
A 14-0 run helped the Pacers take control, as they extended their lead from 39-38 to 53-38. While Minnesota fought back, outscoring Indiana 41-29 in the 3rd quarter, the Pacers held on by winning the 4th quarter 28-30.
Obi Toppin’s 34 points and 10 rebounds, highlighted by 7 threes at a 70% clip, led the Pacers in their 130-point effort against the Timberwolves. As a team, Indiana hit 17 threes, shooting 45.9% from deep and 49.5% overall.
Toppin scored 12 points in overtime, while Bennedict Mathurin added 11 of his 22 points in the 3rd quarter. Quenton Jackson also contributed 9 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter.
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, where they held the Timberwolves to just 16 points, the Pacers couldn’t overcome a 41-point 3rd quarter, ultimately allowing 130 points in the loss. Indiana did well in limiting Minnesota’s three-point shooting, holding them to 13 made threes on 31% shooting.
The Pacers sent the Timberwolves to the line 36 times, where they converted 29 free throws. Indiana gave up 9 offensive rebounds while collecting 7 steals and 6 blocks.