The Pistons will play the Mavericks on Thursday, December 18th, 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 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Dallas Mavericks set for Thursday, December 18th, 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 Detroit Pistons currently have a 98.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Dallas Mavericks is 86.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 9-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks start this matchup with a 7-9 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 8th (119.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Dallas Mavericks stand at 23rd averaging 112.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.0 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 20th in the league. The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons have notched a 5-3 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Dallas Mavericks possess a 2-5 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 21-5 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks have a 10-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Detroit Pistons be sailin' into Dallas...
The fans in the Mavericks' venue be rowdy and full o' spirit...
The Pistons be dominatin' the seas with a 21-5 overall record...
While the Mavericks be strugglin' with a 10-17 overall standin'...
Detroit be lookin' to plunder another victory, so see you courtside...
Be sure to review the best bets and prop bets from sportsbooks...
Best Pistons at Mavericks Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -5.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pistons
Mavericks
8:40pm EST | -5.5 -115+5.5 -105 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -5.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Pistons
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
8:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DET at DAL 8:40pm EST | 111.5 o -118111.5 u -110Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at DAL 8:40pm EST | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 21 | 5 | 0.808 | +3.0 | 11-2 | 9-3 | 5-3 | 16-5 | 119.3 | 113.0 | +6.3 | W4 | 7-3 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 10 | 17 | 0.370 | +14.5 | 7-9 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 5-12 | 112.9 | 116.8 | -3.9 | L1 | 5-5 |
Detroit Pistons & Dallas Mavericks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +30000 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Dallas Mavericks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons 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 Thursday, December 18th, 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 Detroit Pistons vs Dallas Mavericks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Pistons 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.
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