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2021 NBA Handicapping
(21-20) Toronto Raptors vs. Dallas Mavericks (25-19)
Date: Wednesday, January 19th
Time: 8:30 PM EST
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
NBA Moneyline Odds: Raptors +168 | Mavericks -180 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Mavericks -4
NBA Betting Total: 206.5
Wednesday, January 19th, finds the Toronto Raptors facing the Dallas Mavericks for the second and final time this season. Dallas won the initial October 23rd match 103-93.
Both teams played on Monday with the Raptors losing a competitive match 99-104 to the Heat while the Mavericks won a close one 104-102 versus the Thunder.
Last season, the squads played twice with each team winning on their home court. The Mavericks hold the advantage all-time having won 28 times of the club’s 50 meetings.
Toronto Raptors
Raptors fans were hyped for the Kyle Lowry reunion but will have to wait as he missed the match Monday due to personal reasons. And while Toronto fought hard in a game that witnessed 22 lead changes playing their third game in four nights and Nurse using only seven players caught up to them in the final frame.
Both clubs displayed solid defensive stretches and while Toronto lost, there were positives to take from the game. The physicality led to injuries and some near bad injuries.
Caleb Martin (who should’ve received a flagrant) pushed Scottie Barnes in the back while he was dunking driving him into the crowd and then landed on top of him. Barnes stayed in the game but came up limping initially.
It was the first time since he returned from protocols that the rookie looked like his early-season self registering 16 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and a steal. Pascal Siakam continued his run of quality efforts with a double-double of 20 points and 10 assists plus six rebounds, five steals, and a block.
Chris Boucher also notched a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds while Fred VanVleet scored 22 and Precious Achiuwa had 15 boards. After Justin Champagnie got hurt Nick Nurse stuck with the six players which also played a role in how fatigued they were to finish the game.
While the Raptors Big 3 are feasting they really could use Gary Trent Jr. who missed his third game with an ankle sprain and is questionable for Wednesday. Khem Birch (fractured nose) is out likely a few weeks.
Dallas Mavericks
While Luka Doncic was out with his ankle injury and joined several teammates in protocols Jalen Brunson produced to a level that should find him getting a healthy contract this offseason.
It’s an interesting matchup as I’ve often referred to Brunson as VanVleet-lite. Coincidentally, Brunson attended Villanova which is also where VanVleet’s mentor Kyle Lowry attended.
VanVleet is precisely who Brunson should look to emulate given they are similar in size, disposition, and skill set. I say Brunson is the light version because he’s not as skilled defensively or from the perimeter – – 33.3% on 3.0 attempts versus VanVleet’s 40.7% efficiency on 9.6 attempts per game.
During the recent 10 game stretch that Donic was out, Brunson became the primary scorer averaging 21 points 3.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists. With Luka back Brunson has taken a slight step back but still producing with 14.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 6.1 assists.
Reggie Bullock (knee) and Maxi Kleber (knee) are both questionable for Wednesday.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Raptors are 6-4 in the last 10 head to head
- The Mavericks are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
- Over Under is 4-6 in the teams last 10 head to head matchups
Free Toronto Raptors vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Prediction:
Dallas excels defensively protecting the ball and using their length to rebound limiting opponent points scored off turnovers and second-chance scoring opportunities. Those strategies will be tested as Toronto ranks fourth in points scored off turnovers and are second in both fast break and second-chance scoring.
The initial meeting was the second game of the season when the young Raptors were still adjusting and Siakam hadn’t returned. This is the fourth of a five-game road trip for Toronto while the front side of a back-to-back set for Dallas who host the Suns Thursday.
I like Toronto to keep it closer than the spread and if Gary Trent Jr. is back I like them to win it outright. If GTJ remains out it favors Dallas to win a close one.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Raptors +4
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