Dallas Mavericks vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction, NBA Odds
The Toronto Raptors enjoy a golden opportunity to get back on track and snap a four-game home losing streak when they host the slumping Dallas Mavericks on Sunday evening in NBA betting action at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are coming off a 115-107 defeat in Minnesota on Thursday night, and have struggled to score in four straight home losses that have left them stalled in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Mavericks arrive in Toronto in the wake of Thursday’s crushing 120-100 defeat in Boston that extends their current overall losing streak to six games.
The Raptors have emerged as big 10.5-point home favourites on Sunday’s NBA odds. The Mavs trail as +333 underdogs on the NBA moneyline, and the total is set at 229.5.
Mavericks vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds
The Raptors dropped a 139-129 decision when they visited Dallas back on October 26, extending their current head-to-head losing streak to four games and their overall record against the Mavericks to 2-8 in their past 10 meetings. That run includes a 1-3 SU record on home hardwood. These clubs have combined to score lots of points in recent clashes, with the total topping 240 in three of their past four tilts, and the OVER paying out in five of their past six. However, points have come at a premium for the Rators, who have averaged just 110 points per game during their current 1-4 SU run, fueling a 7-2 run for the UNDER. Those struggles have intensified at home, where the Raptors have mustered just 101 points per game while losing four straight. Thursday’s beating at the hands of the Celtics marked the Mavericks’ fourth loss by 10+ points during their current 0-6 swoon. Like the Raptors, Dallas has struggled offensively, averaging fewer than 106 points during its six-game slide. The club is also winless in five straight as double-digit underdogs, and 2-8 SU this season, generating just 100.3 points per game in their past three.
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Klay Thompson has emerged as one of the club’s bright spots during their current swoon. The 36-year-old veteran guard has led the club in scoring in each of the past two games, tallying 43 total points after averaging just 9.7 points per game in his previous 13 outings. Rookie Cooper Flag led the squad with eight rebounds and six assists in Thursday’s loss, but the talented 19-year-old remains a game-time decision on Sunday night as he continues to work through a nagging foot injury. Flagg’s absence would be a blow for the Mavs considering the young big man racked up 22 points versus the Raptors back in October in his first career 20+ point performance. The club could also be missing Marvin Bagley III, due to a neck injury. Bagley had been enjoying a steady run over his past four games, averaging 14.8 points and 9.5 boards while recording a pair of double-doubles over that stretch.
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The Raptors could be hitting the floor without their leading scorer Brandon Ingram on Sunday night. Ingram is officially listed as day-to-day as he battles an illness that makes him a gametime decision. Ingram mustered just 14 points in Thursday’s loss to the T-Wolves after averaging 25 points per game over his three previous contests. If Ingram is unable to go, look for Ja’Kobe Walter to draw a bigger assignment. Walter has tallied just 3.3 points per game while being used sparingly over the past four contests, but has scored in the double-digits in three of his past six appearances when playing 20+ minutes. Immanuel Quickley saw his run of two straight double-doubles end on Thursday night. However, Quickley still managed to produce 18 points and seven assists and offers solid value on the NBA player props as a +475 bet to record a double-double on Sunday.98
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