At the onset of the week, the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks were fighting to avoid the play-in round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Of major concern to gamblers is the poor Betting on NBA value by the Heat and Mavericks. Both teams are in the deep red as the regular season winds down. Dallas and Miami need wins to avoid the play-in round. Thus, their Wednesday matchup on ESPN will draw eyeballs, betting handle, and intensity on the court. Correlate there will be playoff intensity and high stakes.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, April 10, 2024 7:30 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Kaseya Center, Miami, FL. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Mavericks | -4 -110 | 215½ -110 | -165 |  |
| Heat | +4 -110 | 215½ -110 | +140 | |
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Dallas Mavericks Team Overview
The Dallas Mavericks are 47-30 straight up, 45-32 against the spread, and 34-43 over/under the online wagering total. Late on, Dallas has covered 13 out of their last 15 games. At the same time, the Mavericks have gone under the total in 11 of its previous 13 matchups. Concurrently, Dallas is 5th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Dallas is six games behind the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference playoff race.
Dallas has NBA metrics of 6th for scoring offense, 11th for field goal percentage, 10th for 3-point field goal percentage, 26th for free throw percentage, and 19th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Mavericks have NBA metrics of 20th for scoring defense, 20th for field goal percentage permitted, 18th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 26th for defensive rebounding.
First among Dallas scorers is Luka Doncic, with 33.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. PG Kyrie Irving adds 25.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.
Miami Heat Team Overview
The Miami Heat are 43-34 straight up, 37-38-2 against the spread, and 31-46 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Miami has covered five out of their last eight games. In comparison, the Heat has gone over the total in seven of its previous nine matchups. Concurrently, Miami is 27th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Miami is 18 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Miami has NBA metrics of 27th for scoring offense, 23rd for field goal percentage, 13th for 3-point field goal percentage, 5th for free throw percentage, and 26th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Heat have NBA metrics of 3rd for scoring defense, 10th for field goal percentage permitted, 11th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 11th for defensive rebounding.
First among Miami scorers is SF Jimmy Butler, with 21.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game. PG Tyler Hero adds 20.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest.
Mavericks at Heat SBG Free NBA Picks
To summarize, the Mavericks beat the Betting on NBA board in five of their last seven games with Miami. Five of the last nine games between Dallas and Miami went over the total. Specifically at Miami, Dallas got the cash in two of its previous three visits. Also, three of the last four games between the Mavs and Heat in Miami went over the total. In this situation, the Mavericks will get the better price as the away team in an even matchup.
Mavericks at Heat SBG Best Bet: Dallas Mavericks.