The Pistons will play the Mavericks on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Detroit Pistons and the Dallas Mavericks will take to the court on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons arrive at this game with a 81.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks, have a 95.67 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons sport a 6-34 away team record. That result ranks them 16th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks hit the floor with a 25-15 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2023-24 season ranked 7th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons sit 26th (110.1) for average points scored per game. The Dallas Mavericks stand 5th, averaging 118.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.3 points against the Detroit Pistons per game this season. That result puts them 4th in the league for the 2023-24 season. The Dallas Mavericks stand 10th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 115.5 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons wind down the season with a 2-14 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, have a 11-5 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 13-67 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks have a 50-30 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Detroit Pistons sail into Dallas to face the Mavericks...in a crucial late season showdown. The Pistons be at a miserable 13-67 overall standing...while the Mavericks be sittin' pretty at 50-30 for the season.
The Pistons be scurvy dogs with a 2-14 division record...while the Mavericks be holdin' strong at 11-5 in their division. The Pistons be averagin' 110.1 points per game, while the Mavericks plunder 118.6 points.
Review each team's season standings below...Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players.
Will the Pistons be able to make the Mavericks walk the plank...or will Dallas send Detroit back to the depths of the Eastern Conference? Ye best be watchin' this battle on Friday, April 12th, 2024, to see who will emerge victorious in this clash of titans. May the best team take the spoils and sail into the playoffs with glory!
Best Pistons at Mavericks Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Mavericks are -13.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +13.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 218.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 218.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Mavericks are the -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +575 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pistons
Mavericks
4/12/24 8:40pm EDT | +13.5 -115-13.5 -105 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +13.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -13.5 Dallas Mavericks favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
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Pistons
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
4/12/24 8:40pm EDT | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DET at DAL 4/12/24 8:40pm EDT | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at DAL 4/12/24 8:40pm EDT | 101.5 o -120101.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Dallas Mavericks | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +14.0 | 25-16 | 25-16 | 11-5 | 31-21 | 117.9 | 115.6 | +2.3 | L2 | 7-3 |
| e - Detroit Pistons | 14 | 68 | 0.171 | +50.0 | 7-33 | 7-35 | 2-14 | 10-41 | 109.9 | 119.0 | -9.1 | L1 | 2-8 |
Detroit Pistons & Dallas Mavericks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +75000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +1000 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Dallas Mavericks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game
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