The Dallas Mavericks (9-8) are coming off a tough loss to the Boston Celtics earlier this week. Tonight, they'll look to bounce back against the Toronto Raptors (9-9) and improve on the alarming 1-3 record they've had in their past four games.
The Raptors, meanwhile, are in a similarly troublesome position, having lost their past two games to the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets respectively. The team has struggled with injuries and player absences of late.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Toronto Raptors Match Details
Fixture: Mavericks @ Raptors
Date & Time: Saturday, November 26, 05:10 p.m. ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada
Dallas Mavericks vs. Toronto Raptors Injury Report
On the Mavericks' end, power forward Maxi Kleber has been listed as probable for tonight despite his ongoing back issues this season.
On the Raptors' front, small forward Scottie Barnes is out due to knee issues. Small forward Justin Champagnie is will miss tonight due to back problems. Small forward Otto Porter Jr. is also sidelined with a toe injury. Despite being cleared for practice, power forward Pascal Siakam is not cleared for tonight due to groin issues. Point guard Dalano Banton is questionable for tonight due to ankle problems. Despite his illness of late, shooting guard Fred VanVleet could play tonight. Power forward Precious Achiuwa will be out for some time due to an ankle injury.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Odds & Spreads
Dallas Mavericks vs. Toronto Raptors Starting 5s
Mavericks - PG: Luka Doncic, SG: Spencer Dinwiddie, SF: Reggie Bullock, PF: Dorian Finney-Smith, C: Dwight Powell
Raptors - PG: Fred VanVleet, SG: Gary Trent, SF: OG Anunoby, PF: Thaddeus Young, C: Chris Boucher
Mavericks vs. Raptors Betting Prediction
It's not looking great for the Raptors heading into tonight's game. Three of their top players' statuses for the clash are questionable, leaving them at risk of being severely handicapped performance-wise.
The Mavericks have a good chance to bounce back here and pick up a win. Assuming point guard Luka Doncic brings his A-game tonight, the physically shot Raptors could be in for a world of trouble. Expect the Mavericks to send the Toronto crowd home unhappy tonight.
Prediction: Mavericks -3 (-107)
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