Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers: Game Preview and Betting Insights, March 19, 2025

Team Performance and Standings

• Dallas Mavericks: The Mavericks have struggled recently, losing 10 of their last 12 games, bringing their overall record to 33-36.

• Indiana Pacers: The Pacers have shown resilience, winning three of their past four games, improving their record to 38-29.

Injury Updates

Dallas Mavericks:

• Anthony Davis (PF): Suffered a left adductor strain and is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks.

• Kyrie Irving (PG): Out indefinitely after tearing his ACL. ​

• Caleb Martin (SF): Expected to return on March 21.

• Daniel Gafford (C): Progressing in his recovery from a knee injury; re-evaluation scheduled for April 2. ​

• Dereck Lively II (C): Recovering from an ankle injury; re-evaluation set for April 2.

• Dante Exum (G): Out indefinitely due to a left hand fracture.

• Olivier-Maxence Prosper (F): Ruled out for the remainder of the season after right wrist surgery. ​

Indiana Pacers:

• Tyrese Haliburton (PG): Questionable for the game due to injury. ​

• Pascal Siakam (PF): Questionable for the game due to injury. ​

• Jarace Walker (PF): Questionable for the game due to injury.

Projected Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks:

• PG: Spencer Dinwiddie​

• SG: Tim Hardaway Jr.​

• SF: Reggie Bullock​

• PF: Dorian Finney-Smith​

• C: Dwight Powell​

• Indiana Pacers:

  • PG: Tyrese Haliburton​

  • SG: Buddy Hield​

  • SF: Chris Duarte​

  • PF: Jalen Smith​

  • C: Isaiah Jackson​

Player Prop Predictions

Dallas Mavericks:

• Spencer Dinwiddie to score over 20.5 points: With Dončić potentially sidelined, Dinwiddie is expected to take on a larger offensive role.​

• Indiana Pacers:

  • Tyrese Haliburton to record over 8.5 assists: Haliburton has been a consistent playmaker, averaging 9.2 assists over the last ten games.​

Betting Insights

• Point Spread: The Mavericks are favored by 3.5 points.​

• Over/Under: The total points line is set at 228.5.​

Prediction

The Mavericks' performance heavily depends on Dončić's availability. If he plays, their chances improve significantly. However, considering the Pacers' recent form and home-court advantage, they have a strong opportunity to cover the spread. Given both teams' offensive capabilities, the total points are likely to exceed the over/under line.

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