On March 29, 2023, at 07:30 ET, the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia will host a highly anticipated game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers. The current point spread for the game is set at Dal +4/ Was-4, and the total for the game is 231.5.

Last Game

The Dallas Mavericks played their last game against the Indiana Pacers on March 27, 2023, and won 127-104. They covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites and the game went over the total of 238 points. The Philadelphia 76ers played their last game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 27, 2023, and won 116-104. They covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites, and the game went under the total of 236.5 points.

Power Stats

When looking at the power stats for both teams, the Philadelphia 76ers seem to have the advantage in assists and turnovers, as they average 25.09 assists and 12.76 turnovers per game, while the Dallas Mavericks average 22.7 assists and 11.76 turnovers per game. The 76ers also have the upper hand in rebounding, as they average 40.92 rebounds per game, compared to the Mavericks' 38.61 rebounds per game. However, when it comes to shooting percentage, the Mavericks have a slight edge, with an offensive shooting percentage of 47.41% and a defensive shooting percentage of 48.51%, giving them a differential of -1.1%. In contrast, the 76ers have an offensive shooting percentage of 48.57% and a defensive shooting percentage of 47.05%, giving them a differential of 1.52%.

Key Offensive Stats

When it comes to key offensive stats, both teams are relatively evenly matched. The Philadelphia 76ers average 115.16 points per game, while the Dallas Mavericks average 113.87 points per game. However, the 76ers have a slightly better field goal percentage, shooting 48.57% compared to the Mavericks' 47.41%. On the other hand, the Mavericks have a slightly better three-point shooting percentage, shooting 36.43% compared to the 76ers' 35.76%.

Key Defensive Stats

Defensively, the Philadelphia 76ers have a better record, allowing an average of 110.57 points per game, compared to the Mavericks' 113.30 points per game. The 76ers also have a slightly better defensive shooting percentage, with opponents shooting 47.05%, compared to the Mavericks' 48.51%. However, the Mavericks have a slight edge in steals, averaging 6.43 steals per game, while the 76ers average 7.81 steals per game.

Betting Trends

The Philadelphia 76ers have been performing well against the spread (ATS) in their last 9 games with a 6-3 record. They have also won 9 of their last 13 games straight up (SU), but have struggled in their last 5 games with only 1 win. The total has gone under in 4 of their last 5 games, indicating a trend towards low-scoring games. When playing at home, the 76ers have a strong record of 19-6 SU in their last 25 games but have only covered the spread in 1 of their last 5 home games. Against the Dallas Mavericks, the 76ers have struggled ATS, going 3-7 in their last 10 games. However, they have won 5 of their last 6 home games against Dallas and the total has gone under in 5 of their last 6 meetings at home.

The Dallas Mavericks, have also been performing well ATS, going 5-2 in their last 7 games. However, they have struggled SU in their last 5 games, winning only 1. Similar to the 76ers, the total has gone under in 5 of their last 6 games. When playing on the road, the Mavericks have covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 games and have a 3-6 record SU in their last 9 road games. Against the 76ers, the Mavericks have covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 meetings and have a 16-8 record SU in their last 24 games against Philadelphia. The total has also gone under in 5 of their last 6 meetings. When playing on the road against Philadelphia, the Mavericks have struggled ATS, going 3-6 in their last 9 games and have only won 1 of their last 6 meetings SU. The total has gone under in 6 of their last 7 meetings on the road against Philadelphia.

Injury Report

The Dallas Mavericks are dealing with some injury concerns heading into their upcoming game. Frank Ntilikina, the point guard, is questionable with a knee injury, while Maxi Kleber, the power forward, is also questionable with a hamstring injury. Both players' statuses for the game on Wednesday are currently uncertain. As for the Philadelphia 76ers, they too have some injury concerns of their own. Shooting guard James Harden is currently listed as questionable with an Achilles injury, while center Joel Embiid is questionable with a calf injury. The availability of both players for Wednesday's game is currently up in the air. The injuries to these key players could have a significant impact on the outcome of the game and will be closely monitored as the game approaches.