The Dallas Mavericks (34-28) welcome the Miami Heat (35-26) to American Airlines Center Thursday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Heat vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 games last season with each winning on the' road
The Mavericks lost to the Indiana Pacers 137-120 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite. They have lost 3 in a row and 5 of their last 6. Dallas is just 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 and 32-30 ATS on the season. The Mavericks are led by G Luka Doncic, who is averaging 34.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game.
The Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 118-110 Tuesday, failing to cover as an 11-point home favorite. Miami has been playing very well of late, winning 7 of its last 8 and covering in 6 of those 8. The Heat at 30-30-1 ATS on the season. They are led by F Jimmy Butler, who is averaging 21.9 points.