Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks: Injury Report, Starting 5, Betting Odds & Picks -December 14

The Cleveland Cavaliers will stay in Texas for a second straight game as they look to snap an active three-game losing streak on the road. They took a loss to the Spurs in San Antonio on Monday, a game that they probably want back considering who they were playing. At least they have Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Love back from injury. Waiting for them are the Dallas Mavericks, led by superstar Luka Doncic, amid a mini three-game homestand. The "Mavs" have struggled to string together wins this year. We'll see if Monday's win was the start of a much-needed winning streak for them.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks Match Details

Fixture: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Dallas Mavericks

Date and Time: Wednesday, December 14, 9:00 p.m. EDT

Venue: American Airlines Center

Cavaliers vs. Mavericks Injury Report

While Cleveland has two key players back in Love and Mitchell, they are still dealing with a few injuries. Point guard Ricky Rubio (knee), small forward Dylan Windler (ankle), and power forward Dean Wade (shoulder) are all out tonight.

For Dallas, shooting guard Josh Green (elbow) is the only player listed as out. Power forward Maxi Kleber (knee) is day-to-day and considered a game-time decision.

Player	Team	Injury	Status
Dean Wade	Cavaliers	Shoulder	Out
Dylan Windler	Cavaliers	Ankle	Out
Ricky Rubio	Cavaliers	Knee	Out
Maxi Kleber	Mavericks	Knee	Game-time decision
Josh Green	Mavericks	Elbow	Out

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds

Team	Spread	Total	Money Line
Cleveland Cavaliers	+2.5	Over 216	+114
Dallas Mavericks	-2.5	Under 216	-134

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks Starting 5s

Cleveland - PG: Darius Garland, SG: Donovan Mitchell, SF: Lamar Stevens, PF: Evan Mobley, C: Jarrett Allen

Dallas - PG: Luka Doncic, SG: Spencer Dinwiddie, SF: Tim Hardaway Jr., PF: Dorian Finney-Smith, C: Dwight Powell

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks Prediction

The Cavaliers have an elite defense, and although Luka Doncic is always capable of creating offense out of nothing, even if he's slightly off, the rest of Dallas' cast should struggle immensely against Cleveland's defense. The "Cavs" should also have a massive edge on the boards. Dallas averages the fewest rebounds per game in the NBA at 38.9, while Cleveland holds opponents to the second-fewest boards per game at 40.2. With Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Love back in the fold, Cleveland has the offensive firepower to give most defense fits. Cleveland has been the better team this season and should bounce back from their loss on Monday.

Prediction: Cavaliers Money Line (+114)

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