The NBA Las Vegas Summer League continues on Friday with an enticing matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers at the Thomas & Mack Center.
- Mavericks vs Pacers Game Info
- Mavericks vs Pacers Odds & Spread
- Mavericks vs Pacers Betting Trends
- Mavericks vs Pacers Prediction & Pick
- Mavericks vs Pacers Best Bet
Mavericks vs Pacers Game Info
- Date:'Friday, July 14, 2023
- Time:'7 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Thomas & Mack Center — Las Vegas, NV
- Coverage:'ESPN
Two teams vying to get in position for a semifinals berth meet in Summer League action on Friday night. Dallas is coming off a 98-96 overtime win over the Warriors as Jaden Hardy dropped 21 points, while Indiana suffered a 98-87 loss to the Thunder despite Jarace Walker's 20 points and 9 rebounds.
Mavericks vs Pacers Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'DAL: (+118) | IND: (-144)
- Spread:'DAL: +2.5 (-110) | IND: -2.5 (-110)
- Total:'180.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
The Pacers enter this contest as favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 180.5 points with both sides available at -110 odds.
Mavericks vs Pacers Betting Trends
- Dallas has posted a 2-1 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
- Indiana has posted a 2-1 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
- Dallas has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.
- Indiana has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals .
Mavericks vs Pacers Prediction & Pick
It's worth noting right off the bat that the Mavericks team on the court in this one won't be the same one fans have seen so far in Las Vegas. Hardy has been ruled out for the rest of the action with a shoulder contusion. He was averaging a reliable 23.0 points and 5.7 rebounds across three games.
That's obviously a big blow for Dallas and makes Indiana a rightful favorite. The Pacers are getting steady contributions from their 2023 draft picks in Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Isaiah Wong. Each player has logged at least one double-digit scoring game in Summer League competition.
I'll back the Pacers on Friday, as no one knows what to expect from Dallas without Hardy available.
Final Score Prediction:'Mavericks: 91 | Pacers: 97
Mavericks vs Pacers Best Bet
This point total sticks out as far too low on Friday night, as the six Summer League games featuring either the Mavericks or the Pacers have averaged 188.5 total points. More than 180 points were scored in four of those six games overall. This game will have an intense feel with a semifinals spot potentially on the line, so look for the young ballers on the court to take their game up another notch.