Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Prediction and Odds - Dec 17, 2022

The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Mavericks vs. Cavaliers, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Mavericks vs. Cavaliers?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Mavericks-Cavaliers NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cavaliers a 75% chance of winning against the Mavericks.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Mavericks vs. Cavaliers

Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Current Odds

• Spread: Cavaliers -8.5 (-107), Mavericks +8.5 (-107)
• Moneyline: Cavaliers -325, Mavericks +295
• Total: Over/Under 211.5 (-107/-107)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cavaliers are currently -8.5 favorites against the Mavericks, with -107 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Mavericks (+8.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -107.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cavaliers at -325, which means you can risk $325 to win $100, for a total payout of $425, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mavericks at +295, where you can bet $100 to profit $295, earning a total payout of $395, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 211.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -107, as well as the best odds for the Under at -107.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Mavericks (+8.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 211.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Mavericks vs. Cavaliers

• Spread: Mavericks +8.5 @ -107 via PointsBet (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Mavericks @ +295 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 211.5 @ -107 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Cavaliers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Mavericks moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Dallas vs. Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday has the Cavaliers winning 109-102.

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Mavericks-Cavaliers matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on Dallas vs. Cleveland without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Christian Wood is expected to step up for the Mavericks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to finish with 28 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.

Mavericks Projected Box Score

• Christian Wood: 24 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
• Tim Hardaway: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
• Kemba Walker: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Dorian Finney-Smith: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• JaVale McGee: 9 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST

Cavaliers Projected Box Score

• Donovan Mitchell: 28 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
• Darius Garland: 22 PTS, 3 REB, 8 AST
• Kevin Love: 14 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST
• Caris LeVert: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
• Cedi Osman: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Mavericks vs. Cavaliers on Saturday December 17, 2022.

Mavericks vs. Cavaliers 2022 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Cavaliers and Mavericks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Mavericks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• Date: Saturday December 17, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

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