Mavericks vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 4, 2025, 1:40AM | Published: Jan 3, 2025, 1:01AM
The Dallas Mavericks will take on the favoured Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington and Quentin Grimes, the Mavericks are aiming to beat a Cavaliers team that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Mavericks vs Cavaliers game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Dallas vs Cleveland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers a 77% chance of defeating the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Mavericks vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mavericks $4.20, Cavaliers $1.25
- Line: Mavericks +9 ($1.91), Cavaliers -9 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 226.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mavericks at $4.20 and the Cavaliers at $1.25.
The Mavericks are listed as 9-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-9) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 226.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Mavericks (+9) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 226.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Mavericks vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $4.20 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks +9 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 226.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Mavericks vs Cavaliers betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cavaliers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Mavericks to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Mavericks vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Cavaliers at American Airlines Center on Saturday is the Cavaliers winning 117-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Dallas vs Cleveland game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Mavericks vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Mavericks vs Cavaliers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Klay Thompson is expected to lead the way for the Mavericks with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.
Mavericks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| P.J. Washington | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Quentin Grimes | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| Daniel Gafford | 10 | 5 | 1 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 22 | 5 | 5 |
| Darius Garland | 20 | 3 | 6 |
| Evan Mobley | 17 | 8 | 3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 15 | 9 | 2 |
| Caris LeVert | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Dallas vs Cleveland match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mavericks vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Mavericks and Cavaliers at American Airlines Center is scheduled to start at 12:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday 4 January 2025
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Cleveland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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