A cross-conference battle has the Philadelphia 76ers (34-25) going on the road to play the Dallas Mavericks (34-26) on Sunday afternoon. The 76ers halted their two-game losing streak with a win on Mar. 1. They defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121-114. Meanwhile, Dallas has dropped three of its past four games. The Celtics blew out the Mavericks 138-110 in their last outing.
Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at American Airlines Arena in Dallas. The Mavericks are 8.5-point favorites in the latest 76ers vs. Mavericks odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 237.5. Before making any Mavericks vs. 76ers picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 19 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 63-39 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on 76ers vs. Mavericks. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Mavericks vs. 76ers:
- 76ers vs. Mavericks spread: Dallas -8.5
- 76ers vs. Mavericks over/under: 237.5 points
- 76ers vs. Mavericks money line: Dallas -359, Philadelphia +284
- DAL: The Mavs are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games
- PHI: The Sixers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games
- 76ers vs. Mavericks picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the 76ers can cover
Guard Tyrese Maxey provides the 76ers with an athletic playmaker in the backcourt. Maxey has a reliable jumper and scans the floor well as a passer. He ranks 13th in the NBA in scoring (26.1) with a team-high 6.3 assists per game. In his last contest, Maxey stuffed the stat sheet with 33 points, six rebounds, and five assists.
Forward Tobias Harris gives the team another perimeter asset. Harris has a knockdown jumper on the outside while being a solid rebounder. The Tennessee product averages 17.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. He's also shooting 35% from downtown. In Friday's win over the Hornets, Harris logged 31 points and 12 rebounds while knocking down five 3-pointers. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Mavericks can cover
Guard Luka Doncic is certainly one of the best players in the game. Doncic uses his basketball IQ and instincts to beat defenders to the spot to either score or dish the rock. He leads the NBA in scoring (34.5) and ranks third in assists (9.7). He's notched back-to-back triple-doubles. In his last outing, Doncic finished with 37 points, 12 boards, and 11 assists.
Forward P.J. Washington has been a good addition since being acquired in February. Washington has excellent footwork and a soft touch around the rim. He can also knock down shots out on the perimeter. He logs 13.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest. In his previous contest, Washington had 17 points and seven boards. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Mavericks vs. 76ers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 245 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins 76ers vs. Mavericks, and which side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 63-39 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
