Pistons vs Mavericks Game Breakdown & Projections – Fri, Apr 12th 2024

Get ready for an electrifying showdown at the American Airlines Center tonight as the Detroit Pistons rev up their engines against the high-flying Dallas Mavericks at 08:30 PM EST! It’s a classic David vs. Goliath scenario as the underdog Pistons, trailing far behind in the Eastern Conference, aim to throw a wrench in the Mavericks’ smooth ride atop the Western standings. With the Mavericks fresh off a dominant victory and the Pistons licking their wounds from a recent stumble, the stage is set for a clash that’s got the odds-makers buzzing and fans on the edge of their seats. Will the Pistons manage to piston-push their way to an upset, or will the Mavericks lasso them into submission? Tune in as Detroit and Dallas duke it out in a battle of motor might versus cowboy grit!

Game Breakdown

Game Time: April 12, 2024 08:30PM EST

Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas

Vegas Odds

Team Performance

LAST 10

1W-9L

AWAY

6W-33L

16.7% Win Probability

LAST 10

9W-1L

HOME

24W-15L

83.3% Win Probability

Previous Matchups

Date		Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final	O/U	ATS
03/09/24	Dallas Mavericks DAL	35	34	35	38		142	Over
	Detroit Pistons DET	33	32	23	36		124
01/30/23	Detroit Pistons DET	27	30	27	21		105	Under
	Dallas Mavericks DAL	30	23	30	28		111
12/01/22	Dallas Mavericks DAL	36	24	29	28	8	125	Over
	Detroit Pistons DET	36	25	38	18	14	131
04/06/22	Dallas Mavericks DAL	32	33	34	32		131	Over
	Detroit Pistons DET	34	24	28	27		113
02/08/22	Detroit Pistons DET	26	25	20	15		86	Under
	Dallas Mavericks DAL	36	29	33	18		116

Starting Lineups

Pistons Notable Injuries

• Tosan Evbuomwan (PF): Avg: 5.9pts, 3.5reb, 0.9ast, 21.6 minutes. Last game: 04/05/24. Impact: 2.6
• Taj Gibson (C): Avg: 1.3pts, 1.7reb, 0.5ast, 10.0 minutes. Last game: 04/06/24. Impact: 0.8

Mavericks Notable Injuries

• Kyrie Irving (PG/SG): Avg: 25.6pts, 5.0reb, 5.2ast, 35.0 minutes. Last game: 04/10/24. Impact: 7.6
• Dereck Lively II (C): Avg: 8.9pts, 6.8reb, 1.1ast, 23.6 minutes. Last game: 03/31/24. Impact: 3.2
• Olivier-Maxence Prosper (SF/PF): Avg: 2.4pts, 1.7reb, 0.5ast, 7.0 minutes. Last game: 04/10/24. Impact: 0.4
• Brandon Williams (PG): Avg: 1.9pts, 0.5reb, 0.9ast, 4.4 minutes. Last game: 04/10/24. Impact: 0.5

Top Player Props

This article, published more than 6 hours prior to game time, focuses exclusively on Over prop bets due to the propensity for NBA teams to make last-minute injury adjustments. For the most current prop bets, including any updates closer to tip-off, please refer to the link provided below the table.

Recent Trends

• Cade Cunningham (PG) is on a notable streak, exceeding 30 points in 3 consecutive games.
• Troy Brown Jr. (SF/PF): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 41.9% to 30.8, 21.7 min average previous 3 games.
• Josh Green (SF/PF): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 39.9% to 13.8, 23.0 min average previous 3 games.
• Chimezie Metu (PF/C): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 40.6% to 36.5, 26.0 min average previous 3 games.
• Jaylen Nowell (PG/SG): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 35.3% to 16.5, 12.2 min average previous 3 games.
• Jared Rhoden (SF/PF): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 46.1% to 17.7, 12.1 min average previous 3 games.
The Pistons have a 4-game losing streak on the road. Overall, they are on a 6-game losing streak. The Mavericks have a 3-game winning streak at home. Overall, they are on a 5-game winning streak.