Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks 1/20/23 - NBA Odds & Picks
Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Jan. 20, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : DAL -2 ; O/U 217
The Miami Heat continuing West Coast road trip Friday night with a game in Dallas, TX against the Dallas Mavericks. Miami comes into Friday four games above .500 after winning four of the last five following a 26 point blowout of the New Orleans Pelicans. Defensively Miami dominated the game allowing only 98 points on 46.3% shooting and Miami forced 18 turnovers in the win. Offensively the Heat dominated pouring in 124 points including 70 in the first half on 53.2% shooting from the floor.
Big man Bam Adebayo led the way for the Miami offense pouring in a team high 26 points on 15 shots in 31 minutes of action. Jimmy Butler chipped in 18 points and seven assists in 27 minutes and Tyler Herro added 14 points in 24 minutes as well. Gabe Vincent and Max Strus led the way off the bench scoring 16 points each.
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The Dallas Mavericks remain at home Friday night two games above .500 following an 8 point loss against the Atlanta Hawks. Offensively Dallas did shoot the ball well making 52.4% of their shots and 38.1% from beyond the arc to score 122 total points but made only 75% from the free throw line and turned the ball over 15 times in the los. Defensively Dallas was obliterated as Atlanta scored 130 points after 65 came in each half on 57% shooting and 50% from beyond the arc.
Luka Doncic was the only real bright spot in the Dallas offense with a team high 30 points on 19 shots in 39 minutes of action. Big man Christian Wood added 22 points and nine rebounds, while Spencer Dinwiddie poured in a third best 20 points as well. Reggie Bullock led the way off the bench with 18 points and 36 minutes.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games.
Miami are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Miami are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games against Dallas.
Dallas are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas' last 7 games.
Free Betting Pick: Dallas Mavericks -2
The Dallas Mavericks come into Friday night struggling a bit but will get back on track against Miami. Look for Dallas to end their recent woes with a home win and cover. Take Dallas and do enough Friday night on their home floor to get a needed win against a good Miami Heat team. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Mavericks win and cover 115-109.