The Detroit Pistons (13-67) visit the Dallas Mavericks (50-30) on Friday night. Tip from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pistons vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Mavericks lead 1-0 with 142-124 road win on March 9
Detroit has dropped each of its last 6 after falling 127-105 against the Bulls on Thursday and failing to cover as an 11-point home underdog. C'Jalen Duren'and G Marcus Sasser'each scored 20 points while Duren added 11 rebounds for a double-double. Five Pistons scored in double figures while the team shot 49.4% from the field in the loss.
The Mavericks have won each of their last 5 after taking down the Heat 111-92 on Wednesday and covering as 2.5-point road favorites. G'Luca Doncic'scored a game-high 29 points while all 5 Mavs starters scored in double figures. Dallas shot 49.4% from the field in the win.