Dallas (2-3) vs Detroit (3-2)
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit -7.5 — Over/Under: +225.5
The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons meet Saturday in NBA action at the Arena CDMX. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Thunder, beat the Pacers, and they play the Rockets next. The Mavs have lost 8 of their last 12 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 107.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 20.8 points and 2.2 assists, while PJ Washington is averaging 15.2 points and 8.2 rebounds. Cooper Flagg is the third double-digit scorer, and Max Christie is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Magic, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Pistons have lost 8 of their last 13 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 14.8 points and 1.2 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Ausar Thompson is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.6 rebounds per game.
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Marcus Sasser is questionable.
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum. D’Angelo Russell and Daniel Gafford are questionable.
Weird spot given this game is in Mexico City. How will the travel, crowd, and odd start time impact the players? I have to lean toward the Pistons because of the injury report. The Mavs have had a rocky start to the season, and I doubt things improve when nearly their entire rotation is out or questionable. If the Pistons are serious about taking that next step in the east, this is a game they win comfortably with the healthier roster. The Pistons’ defense should give a limited Mavs roster fits. I’ll lay the points.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Thunder, beat the Pacers, and they play the Rockets next. The Mavs have lost 8 of their last 12 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 107.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 20.8 points and 2.2 assists, while PJ Washington is averaging 15.2 points and 8.2 rebounds. Cooper Flagg is the third double-digit scorer, and Max Christie is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Magic, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Pistons have lost 8 of their last 13 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 14.8 points and 1.2 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Ausar Thompson is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Mavericks have lost 15 of their last 16 games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won 20 of their last 24 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in four of their last five night games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Pistons have lost 14 of their last 15 games against Southwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Mavericks and Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games against Southwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Mavericks’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last three games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Three of the Mavericks’ last four games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren ranks T2nd in the league for second chance points (27) this season.
- Ausar Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (7.4) this season.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- P.J. Washington ranks T24th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.2) this season.
- Klay Thompson is one of only 81 qualified players to have made a three in every game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (35.8).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (25.6).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (9.2).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.8).
Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Marcus Sasser is questionable.
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum. D’Angelo Russell and Daniel Gafford are questionable.
Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Weird spot given this game is in Mexico City. How will the travel, crowd, and odd start time impact the players? I have to lean toward the Pistons because of the injury report. The Mavs have had a rocky start to the season, and I doubt things improve when nearly their entire rotation is out or questionable. If the Pistons are serious about taking that next step in the east, this is a game they win comfortably with the healthier roster. The Pistons’ defense should give a limited Mavs roster fits. I’ll lay the points.