LiontipsDallas vs. Cleveland. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Dallas has lost its last three games in a row. On January 2, the Mavericks lost to Houston on the road without the injured Luka Doncic with a score of 99:110. The best player on the losing team was Kevin Grimes, who scored 17 points, made five rebounds and three assists. Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving each scored 16 points. Jason Kidd team (20 wins and 14 losses) is in fifth place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Doncic is out until the end of January with a calf injury, and two key players, P.J. Washington and Maxi Kleber, are questionable.
Interesting facts for betting
Dallas and Cleveland average 215 points in head-to-head matches (statistics for the last ten matches).
Estimated composition
Spencer Dinwiddie - Kyrie Irving - Klay Thompson - P.J. Washington - Derek Lively.
Current form
Cleveland has won its last eight games in a row. In the game on January 1, the Cavaliers defeated the Lakers on the road with a score of 122:110. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Jarrett Allen, who made a double-double (27 points, 14 rebounds, one assist). Donovan Mitchell recorded 26 points, Evan Mobley - 20, Max Stras - 15, Darius Garland - 14. Kenny Atkinson team (29 wins and four losses) occupies first place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Cavaliers went on the road to Texas with an optimal roster. All the team leaders are healthy and eager to fight.
Interesting facts for betting
Cleveland has beaten Dallas 45 times in franchise history in the regular season. The Mavericks have beaten the Cavaliers 40 times.
Estimated composition
Darius Garland - Donovan Mitchell - Max Stras - Evan Mobley - Jarrett Allen.
Trends
Lively Total Rebounds Under 9.5
Lively averages 7.1 rebounds per game.
1.87Irving Total Assists Under 6.5
Irving averages 5.2 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Dallas did not live up to the fans' expectations at the start of the current championship. The Mavericks lost to Boston in the finals last season, and this season they risk not making it directly to the playoffs. Cleveland plays confidently and rightfully leads the conference. Atkinson team will have to achieve a victory on the road against an opponent weakened by injuries.
Our prediction is a Cleveland victory with a handicap of (-5.5) points including overtime at 1.76
Bet on individual total
Cleveland will put its best lineup on the court. With all the leaders on the court, Atkinson team has shown high efficiency this season. The average score is 122.2. And in home games it is slightly higher - 123.6. And this time the Cavaliers will be able to load the opponent basket decently.
Our prediction is Cleveland individual total is over 121.5 points including overtime at 2.05
Bet on the first half
Cleveland has won the first half of its last five games out of seven. The Cavaliers will begin the game against the Mavericks in a good mood after a successful trip to Los Angeles. There is no doubt that they will try to achieve victory in order to build on their success in front of their fans. The Ohio team players will show who is the boss on the court from the first minutes of the match and seize the initiative.
Our prediction is a Cleveland win in the first half of the game at 1.53
