NBA Betting Pick - Dallas Mavericks -1.5 Point Underdogs vs Miami Heat
The Miami Heat will hit the floor running against the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, looking to bolster their record and bolster betting bankrolls in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Miami Heat as -1.5-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 189.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 101-99 victory for the Heat. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Dallas Mavericks have seen them go 14-27 and 20-21 ATS so far this NBA season, while the Miami Heat are at 12-30 and 20-22 ATS. In Over/Under totals betting, the Heat are 19-23, while the Dallas Mavericks are 18-23. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Dallas injuries news.
The Miami Heat sit at No. 28 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Dallas Mavericks are at No. 18 on that betting chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Miami's No. 29-ranked offense (98.55 PPG) against a Dallas Mavericks defense that ranks No. 4 at 100.44 PPG. The Miami Heat have averaged 43.94% from the field per game, more than the Dallas Mavericks have managed so far this NBA season (43.43% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dallas earned a 99-98 victory over Chicago on Tuesday, getting 20 points from Harrison Barnes at United Center.
The Heat grabbed a 109-103 win over the Rockets on Tuesday, behind a 21-point effort from Goran Dragic at American Airlines Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas home to Utah, Friday, January 20th
Miami home to Milwaukee, Saturday, January 21st