Mavericks vs. Pistons betting: NBA preview for January 31

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The Detroit Pistons (23-24) are 1-point underdogs as they try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks (26-22) on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on KFAA and FDSDET. The matchup has an over/under of 229.5.

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Mavericks vs. Pistons betting lines

  • Mavericks odds to win: -115
  • Pistons odds to win: -104
  • Spread: Mavericks (-1)
  • Total: 229.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Mavericks Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Dallas has an 11-12-1 ATS record in road games so far while putting up a record of 12-12 overall in those contests.
  • This year, Dallas is 4-5-1 ATS in road games when playing as 1-point favorites or more.
  • The Mavericks have hit the over on a set point total in a road game 15 times this season.
  • This season on the road, Dallas and its opponents have averaged a total of 228.0 points per contest, 1.5 points fewer than the over/under for this contest.

Mavericks Recent Trends

  • The Mavericks have covered the spread four times in their last 10 contests while putting up a 4-6 record straight-up in those games.
  • The Mavericks’ last 10 contests saw six hit the over.
  • The last 10 Mavericks games averaged 226.1 total points, 3.4 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Mavericks are scoring 2.3 points less per game compared to their season average.

Mavericks Betting Records

  • The Mavericks have won 17 of the 26 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (65.4%).
  • When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter, Dallas has a record of 16-9 (64% win percentage).
  • The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Mavericks a 53.5% chance to win.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48 (seventh in NBA) 45.4 (seventh) 44.9 (10th) 44.4 (18th) 25.3 (18th) 13.9 (16th)

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Pistons Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Pistons home games have hit the over on the set point total 11 times this season.
  • The Pistons are 10-11 in home contests and have covered the spread eight times at home.
  • This season, the Pistons are 2-8 ATS at home as 1-point underdogs or more.
  • This season at home the Pistons and their opponents have averaged a total of 222.9 points per contest, 6.6 points fewer than the over/under for this contest.

Pistons Recent Trends

  • The Pistons have a 4-6 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread four times in those games.
  • The Pistons and their opponents have combined to hit the over in five of the past 10 games.
  • The Pistons’ past 10 games have ended with an average of 226.3 points scored. That’s 3.2 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
  • During the past 10 games, the Pistons are scoring 111.6 points per game compared to their 111.9 season average.

Pistons Betting Records

  • Detroit has won 14, or 43.8%, of the 32 games it has played as underdogs this season.
  • The Pistons have entered 32 games this season as the underdog by -104 or more and is 14-18 in those contests.
  • The implied probability of a win by the Pistons based on the moneyline is 51.0%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.7 (14th in NBA) 46.7 (17th) 44.9 (10th) 42.3 (fourth) 25.4 (17th) 15 (22nd)
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