Cleveland Cavaliers at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson | Staff Writer

The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-13) and Dallas Mavericks (18-12) meet Wednesday at American Airlines Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Cavaliers vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Cleveland won 2-0 last season

The Cavaliers picked up a 109-95 victory on the road in Chicago on Saturday, winning outright as a 6.5-point underdog as the Under (213.5) cashed. Cleveland has won 4 of the past 5 games overall while going 4-1 against the spread (ATS), too. The Over is 4-1 across the past 5 games.

The Mavericks have posted back-to-back wins and covers. They covered as 8-point home favorites in a 144-119 win vs. the San Antonio Spurs Saturday and as 4-point road underdogs in a 128-114 win at the Phoenix Suns on Christmas. The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 Mavericks games.

Cavaliers at Mavericks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Mavericks -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +3.5 (-105) | Mavericks -3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Cavaliers at Mavericks key injuries

Cavaliers

G Darius Garland (jaw) out
F Caris LeVert (knee) questionable
G Sam Merrill (wrist) doubtful
G Donovan Mitchell (illness) questionable
C Evan Mobley (knee) out

Mavericks

G Luka Doncic (quad) questionable
F Josh Green (elbow) out
G Kyrie Irving (heel) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 116, Cavaliers 109

Moneyline

The Mavericks (-175) will cost you almost 2 times your potential return, and that's a little too expensive for my liking.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The MAVERICKS -3.5 (-115) are the play on their home court, but it comes with a condition. As long as Doncic isn't ruled out due to his quadriceps injury, Dallas is the play. If he is deemed unable to go, then take a look to the Cavaliers +3.5 (-105).

Unfortunately for Cleveland, Mitchell is still recovering from an illness, and the leading scorer could be sidelined for the visitors.

If Doncic and Mitchell are both out, bet the Mavs. If Doncic is out, but Spida is active, back the Cavs. If both players are available, also back the home side.

Over/Under

UNDER 230.5 (-110) is worth a look, regardless of whether Doncic or Mitchell play or not.

The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games overall for the Mavericks, while the Cavaliers cashed the Under last time out in Chicago. The Under is also 5-1 in the past 6 road games for Cleveland, too.

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