Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction and Preview | Nov. 4, 2024

The Indiana Pacers will meet the Dallas Mavericks for the first time this season on Monday. Tyrese Haliburton and Co., who went 2-0 last season against the hosts, look to extend their dominance against the Mavs. The Pacers head to Dallas without James Wiseman and Aaron Nesmith due to injuries.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks hope to have enough left in the tank after beating the Orlando Magic 108-85 on Sunday. Jason Kidd took his starters out early when the Mavs cruised to the win against their Paolo Banchero-less opponents. Kidd is wary about his team’s response on short rest against Indiana’s fast-paced attack.

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Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups, Odds and Betting Tips

American Airlines Center will host the showdown between the Pacers and the Mavericks. Streaming is available by subscribing to the NBA League Pass. FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports Indiana) and Setanta Sports will air the game locally.

Moneyline: Pacers (+175) vs. Mavericks (-210)

Spread: Pacers (+5.0) vs. Mavericks (-5.0)

Total (O/U): Pacers (o236.0 -110) vs. Mavericks (u236.0 -110)

Editor's Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks preview

The Indiana Pacers have been very inconsistent this season largely because of Tyrese Haliburton’s so-so start. Last season, the All-NBA guard averaged 20.1 points, an NBA-best 10.9 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 47.7%, including 36.4% from deep.

In six games this season, he is averaging 14.0 PPG on 33.7% field goal efficiency, including 24.0% from behind the arc. Haliburton adds 7.3 APG, 4.5 RPG and 1.2 SPG. The Pacers’ odds of winning the game will improve if he can shake out of his slump.

Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks will play their first back-to-back set of the season. After dispatching the Magic with relative ease, the Mavs hope to put on the same performance against the Pacers. Luka Doncic, who dominated Orlando, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson will lead the hosts.

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Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks predicted starting lineups

PG: Tyrese Haliburton | SG: Andrew Nembhard | SF: Jarace Walker | PF: Pascal Siakam | C: Myles Turner

PG: Luka Doncic | PG: Kyrie Irving | SG: Klay Thompson | PF: P.J. Washington | C: Daniel Gafford

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Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks betting tips

Luka Doncic has a 45.5 (O/U) prop for total points, rebounds and assists. In 32 minutes against the Magic, the Slovenian had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. He did it against Jalen Suggs and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, elite defenders in the NBA.

Without Aaron Nesmith, the Pacers don’t have their best perimeter defender. Isaiah Jackson isn’t also available due to a tendon injury. Doncic’s size and skills will be a problem for Indiana’s undersized backcourt. “Luka Legend” could tally more than 45.5 for points, rebounds and assists combined.

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Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks prediction

The Mavericks will play the back end of two consecutive games, but they have been rolling. Indiana hasn’t played since Friday but the team is struggling, particularly Tyrese Haliburton. Dallas could romp to another win and beat the -5.0 spread.