The Dallas Mavericks didn’t make it look pretty, but they survived with a win in their season opener against rebuilding San Antonio. Now, the Mavericks will be back home and taking on the Brooklyn Nets, who will spend the early part of this season looking for their identity. Anyone doing Nets vs Mavericks betting analysis will expect both teams to be rounding into form.
Nets vs Mavericks Picks
- NBA Pick: Back Brooklyn on the spread +6 (-110)
Brooklyn snuck into the playoffs last season, but wasn’t able to make any noise after seeing nearly all of its star players exit due to trades. Ben Simmons, a former No. 1 pick, is the only one that remains, but his struggles over the past few seasons leave open a question of how good he can be.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks Odds
Nets vs. Mavericks Information
Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks
Location of the game: American Airlines Center
Date & Time: Friday, October 27. 8:30 p.m.
How to watch: NBA League Pass
Recent Scores
- The Brooklyn Nets standings were impacted negatively by a 114-113 loss to Cleveland in its season opener.
- Dallas beat San Antonio 126-119 to open the year.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Analysis
Brooklyn Gives Good Effort in Opener
The Nets wanted to let everyone know from Game 1 that anyone who played them would have to battle on the boards. Brooklyn fought hard against Cleveland, and NBA stats show the Nets ended up holding a 50-38 edge in rebounding. The Nets were able to cause chaos underneath and earn 26 trips to the free-throw line.
Anyone making Nets vs Mavericks betting analysis will see that Simmons wasn’t the most impactful scorer for Brooklyn but impacted the game in other ways. Simmons grabbed a team-high 10 points, handed out nine assists, and scored four points. Cam Thomas had an outstanding game for Brooklyn, scoring 36 points.
Dallas Looked Shaky in Opener
Anyone making NBA picks could see why the Mavericks had jittery legs in the first quarter of their season-opener against San Antonio. The Spurs’ crowd was energized by having No. 1 pick Victory Wembanyama, and Dallas looked overwhelmed on defense. The Mavericks allowed 43 points in the first quarter.
Dallas did settle in, but it took a strong performance in the fourth quarter for the Mavericks to finish off the victory. Luke Doncic was up to his usual standard in the opener. He recorded what will be the first of many triple-doubles by scoring 33 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and handing out ten assists. Anyone making Dallas Mavericks predictions will see that Derek Lively II also had an energetic performance.
Lively finished with 16 points and ten rebounds. Irving, who will be facing off against a former team Friday night, scored 22 points in the opener.
Updates
- Brooklyn center Nick Claxton is on the NBA injury report with a left ankle sprain. He will be out for the Nets.
- Dallas doesn’t have anyone on the injury report.
Nets vs. Mavericks Betting Preview
- Spread: NBA odds show that the Dallas Mavericks are 6-point favorites.
- Moneyline: The Mavericks are -225 on the moneyline. Brooklyn is +185 on the moneyline.
- Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 228.5 points.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Prediction
Looking at NBA betting trends will show that teams typically succeed more at home than on the road. While Dallas didn’t look steady in its opener, the Mavericks were in a difficult spot to win. San Antonio has been down for a few years, and a chance to debut a new rookie had everyone energized.
Brooklyn is a team that wants to battle on the boards and try to create extra possessions. This game won’t be easy for Dallas. Anyone making Nets vs Mavericks betting analysis will know that the Mavericks have to play better to trip up the Nets. Back Brooklyn on the spread.
- NBA Pick: Back Brooklyn on the spread +6 (-110)
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