Mavericks vs. 76ers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 3, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 2, 2024

The Dallas Mavericks (34-26) are strongly favored by eight points against the Philadelphia 76ers (34-25) on March 3, 2024 at American Airlines Center. The contest features one of the NBA’s best shooting squads and one of the best defending against the three-pointer. The Mavericks are third in the league in treys made per game (15.0) while the 76ers are fifth in threes conceded (11.7). The matchup’s point total is 236.5.

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Mavericks vs. 76ers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Mavericks -8 236.5

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Injury Report as of March 3

Mavericks: None

76ers: Montrezl Harrell: Out (Knee), Danuel House: Out (Foot), Joel Embiid: Out (Knee), De’Anthony Melton: Out (Back), Robert Covington: Out (Knee), Robert Covington: Out (Knee), Kelly Oubre: Questionable (Shoulder), Kenyon Martin: Questionable (Ankle), Kenyon Martin: Questionable (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick 76ers (+8)
Total Pick Under (236.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Mavericks vs. 76ers Stat Rankings

Mavericks Avg. (Rank) 76ers Avg. (Rank)
118.8 (7th) Points Scored 117.1 (12th)
118.0 (23rd) Points Allowed 113.7 (14th)
42.1 (23rd) Rebounds 43.0 (19th)
9.8 (24th) Off. Rebounds 11.1 (10th)
15.0 (3rd) 3pt Made 11.6 (24th)
25.4 (22nd) Assists 24.9 (23rd)
11.9 (5th) Turnovers 11.2 (1st)

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Mavericks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Luka Doncic 52 34.5 8.9 9.7 1.5 0.6 3.9
Kyrie Irving 38 25.7 5.1 5.1 1.2 0.5 2.9
Tim Hardaway Jr. 57 16.7 3.6 1.7 0.5 0.1 3.1
P.J. Washington 44 13.6 5.3 2.2 0.9 0.7 1.8
P.J. Washington 8 11.4 5.4 1.3 0.9 0.9 1.6

76ers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Tyrese Maxey 54 26.1 3.8 6.3 1.0 0.5 3.1
Tobias Harris 53 17.5 6.1 3.2 1.0 0.6 1.2
Buddy Hield 9 16.2 3.3 5.7 1.1 0.1 3.7
Kelly Oubre Jr. 46 13.7 4.5 1.1 1.2 0.5 1.4
Buddy Hield 52 12.0 3.2 2.7 0.8 0.6 2.6

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Mavericks are 32-28-0 this season.
  • Dallas’ ATS record as 8-point favorites or more is 5-3.
  • This season, 30 of the Mavericks’ 60 games have hit the over.
  • Dallas and its opponent have broken the 236.5-point mark 32 times this year.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 236.5 points, 0.2 fewer than the average total in this season’s Mavericks contests.
  • The 76ers’ record against the spread is 32-27-0.
  • Philadelphia is 3-1 as a 8-point underdog or greater.
  • The 76ers have played 59 games this season, and 33 of them have gone over the total.
  • Philadelphia’s games have gone over 236.5 points on 23 occasions this season.
  • 76ers games average 230.8 total points, 5.7 less than the total for this matchup.

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