
The Western Conference spotlight turns to Dallas tonight as the Pacers visit the Mavericks in a matchup between two teams trending in opposite directions. Indiana enters the game significantly shorthanded with key guards out, while Dallas still features veteran star Anthony Davis and rising pieces looking to assert themselves. With both teams capable of scoring in bunchesâthough one is hampered by injuriesâthe player-prop market offers sharper value than the spread or total.
Davis continues to anchor the Mavericksâ frontcourt and has recorded double-digit rebounds in three of his last four games. Indianaâs injury-depleted roster means they lack depth on the interior and often surrender second-chance opportunities. Their weak guard rotation also allows more offensive rebounds from the shooting guard/small forward spots. With the Mavericks expected to push the pace and attack the glass, Davis should easily clear this number.
Rookie Cooper Flagg has started showing signs of ramping up offensive involvement and playmaking in recent games. With the Mavericks missing several perimeter playmakers and relying on Flaggâs emerging drive/pass ability, the assist volume is trending upward. Indianaâs defense allows one of the higher assist rates in the league, further supporting this proposition. Expect moderation in his shot attempts but higher facilitation in this matchup.
With multiple Pacers guard options unavailable or limited, the burden of scoring falls heavily on Pascal Siakam. However, Dallas boasts size, length and defensive versatilityâparticularly when Davis is on the floorâthat often keeps Siakamâs scoring in check. Given his recent output against teams with strong interior defenders and likely load-sharing with other Pacers forwards, the under presents value.
Max Christie has become one of the up-and-coming shooters for Dallas, and tonightâs matchup grants him even more spacing opportunities. Indianaâs perimeter defense is severely undermanned due to injuries, allowing higher three-point volume and accuracy by opposing role shooters. Christie has attempted 5+ threes in each of his last three outings and the line of 1.5 seems modest given his volume and favorable matchup.
The Mavericks look to exploit the Pacersâ injury issues and depth erosion, while Indiana attempts to keep pace via their forwards and transition bursts. Davisâ rebounding chops and Christieâs perimeter shooting give the strongest edges, while Flaggâs assist line offers upside in a growing playmaking role. Siakam is a worthy fade on the scoring line given the matchup and context. Expect a fast-paced game with elevated prop-bet value across these angles.

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