Heat vs Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 07, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Mavericks are -4.5 favorites vs. the Heat
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT | BSW+

The Miami Heat visit American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Dallas, TX.

The Mavericks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Heat vs Mavericks Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Heat are 31-30 against the spread, while the Mavericks are 32-30 against the spread.


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Heat vs. Mavericks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Miami Heat+4.5 -110O 229.5 -110+155
Dallas Mavericks -4.5 -110U 229.5 -110-190

Mavericks vs Heat Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Mavericks will win Thursday‘s game with 69.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Heat and Mavericks.

Mavericks vs Heat Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Mavericks will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 52.3% confidence.


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  • The Miami Heat have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 47 away games (+28.10 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 31 games (+18.30 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have covered the 1Q Spread in 57 of their last 94 games (+17.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 85 games (+17.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have hit the Game Total Under in 45 of their last 70 games (+17.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 48 games (+16.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.95 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games at home (+8.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 37 games (+8.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.60 Units / 52% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Heat have gone 31-30 (-1.9 Units / -2.83% ROI).

  • 35-26 against the Moneyline (+5.5 Units / 5.24% ROI)
  • 24-37 against the Over for game total points (-16.7 Units / -24.89% ROI)
  • 37-24 against the Under for game total points (+10.6 Units / 15.8% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Mavericks have gone 32-30 (-0.95 Units / -1.4% ROI).

  • 34-28 against the Moneyline (-4.4 Units / -3.77% ROI)
  • 31-30 against the Over for game total points (-2 Units / -2.93% ROI)
  • 30-31 against the Under for game total points (-4 Units / -5.87% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 72 games (-32.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 78 games (-30.10 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 40 games at home (-23.40 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 48 games (-21.65 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 49 games (-18.40 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 93 games (-25.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 77 games (-24.55 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 70 games (-24.50 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 99 games (-23.20 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 52 games (-17.35 Units / -30% ROI)

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Miami Heat: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Mavericks

The Heat are winless (0-3) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .394

The Heat were 19-9 (.679) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Heat are 22-7 (.759) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .642

The Heat are 24-15 (.615) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

Dallas Mavericks: Keys to the Game vs. the Miami Heat

The Mavericks are 6-1 (.857) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .580

The Mavericks are undefeated (18-0) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .780

The Mavericks are 4-11 (.267) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Mavericks are 18-4 (.818) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .675

Injury Report: Mavericks vs. HeatThursday‘s Game, Mar. 7

  • Dante Exum (Dallas Mavericks): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Tyler Herro (Miami Heat): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Thomas Bryant (Miami Heat): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision
  • Josh Richardson (Miami Heat): Shoulder, Out
  • Dru Smith (Miami Heat): Knee, Out For Season
  • Orlando Robinson (Miami Heat): Back, Out
  • Terry Rozier (Miami Heat): Knee, Out

Miami Heat Offensive Stats & Trends

The Heat averaged 109.5 points per game (8,977 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

The Heat are shooting 45% (2,537/5,644) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Heat have averaged 107.5 points per game (7,092 points/66 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.8

The Heat averaged 107.5 points per game (4,408 points/41 games) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.4

Dallas Mavericks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.9 (157 assists/ 55 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Mavericks averaged 6.0 turnovers per game (496 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Mavericks have averaged 44.1 points in the paint per game (6,004 points/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.6

The Mavericks averaged 9.9 fast break points per game (404 points/41 games) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

Miami Heat Defensive Stats & Trends

The Heat have averaged 3.2 blocks per game (169 blocks/53 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Heat averaged 3.0 blocks per game (243 blocks/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Heat have averaged 3.1 blocks per game (412 blocks/135 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Heat have averaged 3.0 blocks per game (201 blocks/66 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Dallas Mavericks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,774 rebounds/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Mavericks averaged 6.3 steals per game (514 steals/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Mavericks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,864 rebounds/54 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Mavericks have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (237 blocks/54 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2


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