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The Dallas Mavericks<\/a> (19-36) and Indiana Pacers<\/a> (15-42) meet Sunday at 5 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> NBA odds around the Mavericks vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Mavericks lead 1-0, a 107-105 home win on Oct. 29<\/p>\n The Mavericks lost 122-111 to the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday, covering as a 14-point road underdog with the Under (239.5) cashing. Dallas has lost 10 straight games, going 3-7 against the spread (ATS) in those. It is 24-31 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n The Pacers lost 131-118 to the Washington Wizards on the road Friday, failing to cover as a 1-point underdog with the Over (230.5) hitting with ease. Indiana has gone 2-2 over its last 4 games and has covered in each win. It is 28-29 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Mavericks at Pacers odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:01 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Pacers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -1.5 (-115) | Pacers +1.5 (-105)Over\/Under (O\/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Mavericks at Pacers key injuries<\/p>\n Mavericks<\/p>\n G\u00a0Max Christie\u00a0(ankle) questionableF\u00a0Cooper Flagg\u00a0(midfoot) outC\u00a0Daniel Gafford\u00a0(ankle) questionableG\u00a0Kyrie Irving\u00a0(knee) out for seasonC\u00a0Dereck Lively II\u00a0(foot) outF\u00a0Caleb Martin\u00a0(ankle) probable<\/p>\n Pacers<\/p>\n G\u00a0Tyrese Haliburton\u00a0(Achilles) outG\u00a0T.J. McConnell\u00a0(hamstring) questionableG Andrew Nembhard (back) questinoableG\u00a0Aaron Nesmith\u00a0(lumbar) outF\u00a0Pascal Siakam\u00a0(personal) questionableF Obi Toppin (foot) outC\u00a0Ivica Zubac\u00a0(ankle) out<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mavericks at Pacers picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Pacers 119, Mavericks 115<\/p>\n BET PACERS (+105).<\/p>\n The Mavericks have been atrocious over the last few weeks and haven’t won a game since Jan. 19. With Flagg sidelined, the Mavs’ main scoring weapon won’t be available. Dallas has lost 5 straight on the road.<\/p>\n Indiana has won 5 of its last 8 games at home, and its recent back-to-back losses have both been on the road. The Pacers have scored at least 115 points in 3 of their last 4 games.<\/p>\n Take PACERS (+105).<\/p>\n AVOID.<\/p>\n While the spread offers value for the Pacers +1.5 (-110) and is playable, the preferred wager, given the predicted outcome, is on the moneyline.<\/p>\n BET OVER 232.5 (-115.<\/p>\n Both teams have weak defenses and are trending toward the Over. The Mavericks have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 games, allowing at least 120 points in each of those performances.<\/p>\n The Pacers have given up at least 122 points in 3 of their last 5 games and are 3-2 O\/U in that span. 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