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On December 17, the best basketball league in the world will continue with another fantastic Saturday matchday, which will be filled with games like this one between the Mavericks vs Cavaliers, two teams tasked with dominating their conferences.
The two teams will meet once again after having faced each other three days ago, in a game in which the Cavaliers surprised and defeated the Mavericks at home by a score of 105-90, thanks to an inspired Donovan Mitchell who scored 34 points.
JefeBet brings you the best analysis of the different NBA games with their respective predictions, and we focus on bringing you the best sports betting content. Today, we bring you our Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers predictions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Regular Season Game on December 17, 2022
- Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio.
- When: Saturday, December 17, 2022, 8:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks have struggled to find enough consistency to compete higher in the Western Conference because of the two sides they have shown. While at home, they have been a reliable team, winning 11 of 16 games, but they have suffered greatly on the road, finishing with a dismal record of 3-9.
Although they have Luka Dončić, one of the best scorers in the league, the Mavericks average just 111.1 points scored per game, something that has forced the defense to step up for the team and allow an average of 109.9 points; however, away from home things are different, as they have allowed an average of 116.3 points per game..
Betting on the Denver Nuggets
For their part, the Cavaliers have enjoyed a slightly better campaign, and while they have been a bit inconsistent recently, alternating between wins and losses in their last six games, they remain in third place in the Eastern Conference, just 4.0 games behind the Boston Celtics at the top.
Although they did manage an outstanding away win over the Mavericks a few days ago, that has not been the Cavaliers’ strong suit this campaign, as 12 of their 18 wins have come at home, while recording just two losses on the road.
That good performance at home has been achieved thanks mainly to a defense that starts this day as the best in the NBA, and that at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse averages 103.4 points allowed per game. This is an effort that of course has been supported by a productive offense that boasts an average of 113.8 points scored at home.
JefeBet Prediction
The Mavericks will face a challenge since, in addition to playing away from home, a situation in which they have had many issues, they will also have to fly to Cleveland without any rest days in between, which will undoubtedly damage their physical condition.
The Cavaliers will specifically look to capitalize on these elements, considering they dominated Doncic and company in their previous game with their stifling defense. Also, since they are playing at home, they are much more likely to have a stronger offensive night.
It should also be remembered that the Mavericks defense is not the same when they go on the road, so we expect to see an entertaining game, but with the Cavaliers maintaining some control, limiting the opposing offense with their great defense and taking the win.
Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers Spread.
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