Pistons vs. Mavericks Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 01th, 2025

Arena and City where Pistons vs. Mavericks will be playing

It's an NBA showdown like no other – the Pistons will take on the Mavericks on January 01th, 2025, in Detroit, MI at Little Caesars Arena. Discover our expert picks and predictions to increase your odds of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Pistons vs. Mavericks betting tip and prediction

On January 01th, 2025, at 18:00, the Eastern Conference will face off against the Western Conference in this NBA clash. The Pistons enters as -1.5 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Mavericks won, 107-89. The over/under for the upcoming game is 229 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot to the game is widely recognized. Let's take a closer look at how teams are faring from long distance. The Pistons are currently shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc, showcasing their accuracy in 3-point shooting. Conversely, the Mavericks are converting 37.3% of their shots from long range, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Pistons are attempting 41% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, while the Mavericks are choosing to take 40% of their field goal attempts from 3-point range.

Detroit Pistons

How are the Pistons playing this season?

The Pistons comes into this game with a 23-24 record, and they are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pistons win their most recent game?

No, Pistons fell to the Pacers, 133-119. Marcus Sasser scored 24 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Pistons

The leading scorer for the Pistons this season is Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 25 points per game. In the last game, he scored 52.25 points in DraftKings and 50.5 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Pistons

Coming into the January 01th, 2025 contest, Jalen Duren leads the Pistons with 9.9 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 33.5 points in DraftKings and 31.5 fantasy points in FanDuel. Cade Cunningham has a team-high 9.3 assists per game. He scored 52.25 DraftKings points and 50.5 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Pistons is Ausar Thompson (1.5 steals per game). He has 17.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 18.1 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Isaiah Stewart is leading the way for the Pistons with 1.3 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 2.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 2.5 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Pistons Team Analysis

The Pistons' point differential this season is -1.4 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.9 points per game while allowing 113.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pistons are making 13.2 shots per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pistons are making 15.6 per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA.

Projected Pistons Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Mavericks, the Pistons' starting lineup consisted of Jalen Duren, Chimezie Metu, Troy Brown Jr., Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser. For the upcoming matchup, the Pistons has the following injury: Jaden Ivey is out (leg).

Dallas Mavericks

How are the Mavericks playing this season?

The Mavericks head this game with a 26-22 record, and they are currently 8th in the Western Conference standings. The Mavericks are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Mavericks win their most recent game?

Yes, Mavericks defeated the Pelicans, 137-136. Jaden Hardy scored 25 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Mavericks

The leading scorer for the Mavericks this season is Luka Doncic, who is averaging 28.1 points per game. Luka Doncic also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.9.

Other Team Leaders for the Mavericks

Luka Doncic is leading the way with 8.3 rebounds per game Luka Doncic is dishing out a team-high 7.8 assists per game In terms of steals, the Mavericks' leader is Luka Doncic with 2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 0 DraftKings fantasy points and 0 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Mavericks is Daniel Gafford, who is sending back 1.8 shots per game. He scored 50 DraftKings fantasy points and 50.9 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Mavericks Team Analysis

The Mavericks' point differential this season is 3.3 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. They are averaging 115.9 points per game while allowing 112.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Mavericks are making 13.2 shots per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Mavericks are making 18.2 per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA.

Projected Mavericks' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pistons, the Mavericks' starting five were Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Derrick Jones Jr., Dante Exum and Luka Doncic.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Pistons and Mavericks game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Mavericks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Pistons are a -1.5 money line favorite for the game against the Mavericks, and the suggestion is to pick the Mavericks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Pistons and Mavericks is 229 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Pistons and Mavericks have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.