Monday, November 16, 2015
Wells Fargo Center
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The Dallas Mavericks travel to Wells Fargo Center to play the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, November 16, 2015. The opening line for this game has Dallas as 7.5 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 201.
The Mavericks come into this game with an overall record of 6-4 and a road record of 3-2. They are 2nd in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 0.9 as they are averaging 101.7 points per game while giving up 100.8 per contest. The 76ers have an overall record of 0-10 and a home record of 0-5. They currently are 5th in the Atlantic Division. They are averaging 91.1 points per game and surrendering 104.6, good for a point differential of -13.5.
Dirk Nowitzki comes into this contest averaging 17.8 points per game while playing 27.8 minutes per night so far this season for the Mavericks. He pulls down 7.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 53% while his free throw percentage is currently at 88%. Deron Williams averages 12.8 points per game in 29.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 5.2 assists per contest and 2 rebounds per game for Dallas. His field goal percentage is 43% for the year while his free throw percentage is 100%.
Jahlil Okafor averages 19.2 points per game while playing 33.8 minutes per contest this year for the 76ers. He grabs 7.3 rebounds per game and has 1.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage currently is at 62%. Nerlens Noel averages 11.5 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 32.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 9 rebounds per contest and 1.6 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage is 64%.
Dallas averages 101.7 points per contest this season which ranks them 14th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 0.9 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team which has them ranked 14th. Behind the arc they shoot 31% which is good for 24th in the league. They average 53.5 rebounds per game and 21.7 assists per game which ranks them 15th and 12th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 2nd with 12.5 per game. The Mavericks allow 100.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 16th in the league. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the arc ranking them 8th and 5th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 56.5 rebounds a game which ranks 28th and they give up 19.8 assists per contest which puts them in 9th place in the league. They force 13.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 25th in the league.
Philadelphia averages 91.1 points per game this year which ranks them 30th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -13.5 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a team which has them sitting in the 28th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 32% which is good for 20th in the NBA. They average 52.1 rebounds per game and 19.7 assists per contest which ranks them 21st and 24th respectively. In the turnover department the 76ers rank 29th with 17.1 per game. The 76ers allow 104.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 25th in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc ranking them 21st and 24th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 55.5 rebounds a game which ranks 23rd and they give up 24.8 assists per contest which puts them in 28th place in the league. The 76ers force 13 turnovers per game which ranks them 27th in the NBA.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Trends
The Dallas Mavericks are 6-4-0 against the spread
The Dallas Mavericks are 4-5-1 against the over/under
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends
The Philadelphia 76ers are 4-6-0 against the spread
The Philadelphia 76ers are 6-4-0 against the over/under
Dallas Mavericks Injuries
10/26/15 C JaVale McGee Leg out indefinitely
Philadelphia 76ers Injuries
11/15/15 F Robert Covington Knee "?" Monday vs. Dallas
11/13/15 F Richaun Holmes Hamstring out indefinitely
10/26/15 F Carl Landry Wrist out indefinitely
10/26/15 PG Kendall Marshall Knee out indefinitely
10/23/15 C Joel Embiid Foot out for season
10/23/15 G Tony Wroten Knee out indefinitely
Josh's Pick: Take Dallas
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