The Cavaliers will play the Mavericks on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks set for Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 99.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Dallas Mavericks is 93.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 12-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks start this matchup with a 10-5 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 2nd (122.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Dallas Mavericks stand at 7th averaging 116.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.5 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 20th in the league. The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 17th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 111.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have notched a 6-0 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Dallas Mavericks possess a 4-2 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 29-4 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks have a 20-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, me hearties! The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Dallas Mavericks on Friday...
The fans in the Mavericks arena be rowdy and wild tonight...
Cavs stand at 29-4 overall, while the Mavs stand at 20-14...
Cleveland Cavaliers be 6-0 in their division, Mavericks be 4-2...
Average points per game: Cavs 122.4, Mavs 116.6...
See you courtside at today's game, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Cavaliers at Mavericks Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -9.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +9.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Cavaliers
Mavericks
1/03/25 8:40pm EST | -9.5 -115+9.5 -105 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +9.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -9.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
1/03/25 8:40pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 107.5 o -120107.5 u -105Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
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Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -125Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Dereck Lively II
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 18.5 o +10018.5 u -130Bet |
Georges Niang
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
Jaden Hardy
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Klay Thompson
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Kyrie Irving
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Max Strus
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
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Maxi Kleber
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o +11016.5 u -150Bet |
Quentin Grimes
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Spencer Dinwiddie
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
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Ty Jerome
Points Scored
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Dereck Lively II
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -130Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 33.5 o +10033.5 u -135Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 30.5 o -12030.5 u -110Bet |
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Georges Niang
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Kyrie Irving
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 36.5 o -11536.5 u -115Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
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Maxi Kleber
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DAL 1/03/25 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| z - Cleveland Cavaliers | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | +4.0 | 34-7 | 30-11 | 12-4 | 41-11 | 121.9 | 112.4 | +9.5 | L1 | 6-4 |
| pb - Dallas Mavericks | 39 | 43 | 0.476 | +29.0 | 22-18 | 17-25 | 8-8 | 23-29 | 114.2 | 115.4 | -1.2 | L1 | 4-6 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Dallas Mavericks Futures Odds
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 8:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.