The Dallas Mavericks (49-30) will go on the road to play the Miami Heat (44-35) in a battle on Wednesday evening. This is the final regular season matchup between these teams, and on Mar. 7, the Mavericks defeated the Heat 114-108. The Heat are the eighth seed in the East, meanwhile, Dallas is in the fifth spot in the West. Terry Rozier (neck) is listed as questionable for Miami, with Duncan Robinson (back) ruled out. Meanwhile, Dereck Lively II (leg) is out for Dallas.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center in Miami. Dallas is a 2-point favorite in the latest Mavericks vs. Heat odds, per SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 215.5. Before making any Heat vs. Mavericks picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 25 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 83-58 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
The model has set its sights on Dallas vs. Miami. You can head to SportsLine now to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for the Heat vs. Mavericks:
- Mavericks vs. Heat spread: Dallas -2
- Mavericks vs. Heat Over-Under: 215.5 points
- Mavericks vs. Heat money line: Dallas -125, Miami +100
- DAL: Has covered in 23 of its last 30 games
- MIA: Has hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 34 of its last 49 games
- Mavericks vs. Heat picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Mavericks can cover
Guard Luka Doncic is a relentless and aggressive ball handler who runs at his own pace but finds a way to score in so many different ways. The 25-year-old also has top-tier vision, and he leads the NBA in scoring while ranking second in assists. His season averages are 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. On April 2, Doncic had 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Guard Kyrie Irving has been one of the best playmakers and scorers in the NBA for some time now. Irving is an acrobatic finisher who also owns a knockdown perimeter jumper. The eight-time All-Star averages 25.8 points, five rebounds, and 5.1 assists per contest. On April 7 against the Rockets, Irving dropped 48 points, seven rebounds, and made three 3-pointers. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Heat can cover
Guard Tyler Herro recently returned to the floor and gives the Heat an athletic bucket-getter. Herro has great shooting range but also has the handles to put the ball on the deck. The 24-year-old averages 20.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per contest. On April 7 versus the Pacers, Herro finished with 21 points and six boards.
Guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. is a talented force who can score in iso situations with ease. Jaquez Jr. has a strong frame to hold his own defensively with the ability to finish around the rim. He averages 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. In the March 7 game versus Dallas, Jaquez Jr. had 13 points and six rebounds. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Mavericks vs. Heat picks
The model has simulated Heat vs. Mavs 10,000 times and is leaning Over on the total, projecting 225 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
Who wins Mavs vs. Heat, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks, all from the model that’s on a sizzling 83-58 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
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