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The Dallas Mavericks (20-14) are 7-point underdogs as they try to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (29-4) on Friday, January 3, 2025 at American Airlines Center. The game airs at 8:30 PM ET on KFAA and FDSOH.
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Cavaliers vs. Mavericks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Cavaliers 116, Mavericks 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-285)
- Total Pick: Under 231.5 (computer predicts 230.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Mavericks (+7)
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Recent Cavaliers vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2024 | Cavaliers | -4 | 230.5 | -173 | +144 | 121-119 CLE |
| 12/27/2023 | Mavericks | -6 | 232 | -250 | +203 | 113-110 CLE |
Cavaliers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Cleveland has compiled a 24-9-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 7 points or more, the Cavaliers have a 12-7 record against the spread.
- In Cleveland's 34 games with a set total, 21 have hit the over (61.8%).
- This season, the Cavaliers have been favored 30 times and won 27, or 90%, of those games.
- This season, Cleveland has won 18 of its 19 games, or 94.7%, when favored by at least -285 on the moneyline.
Mavericks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Dallas is 19-15-0 against the spread this season.
- The Mavericks are 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this year.
- Dallas has gone over in 17 of its 34 games with a set total (50%).
- The Mavericks have compiled a 6-6 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 50% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +229 or longer, Dallas has gone 1-1 (50%).
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Cavaliers vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Isaac Okoro: Out (Shoulder),
Sam Merrill: Questionable (Ankle)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Luka Doncic: Out (Calf),
Dante Exum: Out (Wrist),
P.J. Washington: Questionable (Knee),
Maxi Kleber: Questionable (Oblique)
Cavaliers vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 3, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV channel: KFAA and FDSOH
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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