Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [3/9/2024]

The Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks will lock horns in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview for Saturday's Mavericks vs. Pistons matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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Mavericks vs. Pistons Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Saturday's NBA matchup between the Mavericks and Pistons 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Mavericks a 76% chance of beating the Pistons. Our predicted final score has the Mavericks winning 122-113.

According to our model, the Pistons (+9) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 238.5-point Over/Under has a 55% chance of going under.

Mavericks vs. Pistons Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Mavericks	Pistons
Spread	-9 (-108)	+9 (-110)
Moneyline	-395	+315
Total	o238.5 (-110)	u238.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Mavericks vs. Pistons Picks

Our predictions, matched with the available odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in Dimers' best NBA bets for Saturday, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Pistons +9	-110
Moneyline	Pistons	+315
Total	Under 238.5	-110

While the Mavericks are more likely to win the game, betting on the Pistons moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Mavericks vs. Pistons Player Props

Looking for Mavericks vs. Pistons NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists, rebounds and three-pointers for each team.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Mavericks with 42 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists, while Cade Cunningham is projected to have 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the Pistons.

Mavericks Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Mavericks:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Luka Doncic	42	8	12	4
Kyrie Irving	31	5	6	3
P.J. Washington	17	6	3	2
Daniel Gafford	12	7	2	0
Tim Hardaway	11	2	1	2

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Pistons Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Pistons:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Cade Cunningham	25	5	9	2
Jaden Ivey	19	5	5	2
Jalen Duren	15	12	3	0
Isaiah Stewart	13	8	2	2
Ausar Thompson	11	8	2	0

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out Saturday's NBA prop picks.

Mavs vs. Pistons Game Information

Saturday's game between the Pistons and Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons
• Date: Saturday March 9, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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Conclusion

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