Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 01/02/2025, 21:06  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 01/02/2025 at 21:36 in NBA Predictions

The Cleveland Cavaliers (39-9) and the Dallas Mavericks (26-23) will meet at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in the NBA cross-conference clash. The Cavaliers are perched at the top of the Eastern Conference table, while the Mavericks are ninth in the Western Conference. Here's our match prediction. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 137-115 blowout home victory against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. Darius Garland led the team with 26 points, while Donovan Mitchell chipped in 24 points.

With that win, the Cavaliers extended their winning streak in the league to three games. On home turf, they've enjoyed pleasant results, recording three wins in their last four. 

The home team boasts the second-best offense in the league, averaging 122.2 goals per game. On defense, they allow 112.0 points per game and are ranked 11th in the league. 

Dallas Mavericks, on the other hand, suffered a rare 117-102 away defeat against the Detroit Pistons. This result halted a two-match winning streak in the league. However, they still find themselves consistent with three wins in the last five games.

Away from home, their form has not been convincing as they've lost seven of their last nine games and could struggle here.

As a team, they are averaging 115.6 points per game (10th), while on defense, they are allowing 112.7 opponent points per game and are ranked 15th in the league.