Detroit Pistons vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/18/25

The Detroit Pistons pull into the Metroplex looking to stay hot, winners of 4 in a row, while covering the past 2. That follows a 1-7 against the spread (ATS) skid, and to be honest, we still have a little bit of a bad taste in our mouths with the Pistons, even though they’re turning things around a bit. Lately for Detroit Basketball, totals have been way more consistent. The over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games, with Detroit going for at least 122 points in 3 of those outings. The lone exception, to be expected, was in a 112-105 win at Boston last time out.

For Dallas, it has been very giving this season, allowing 116.9 points per game (PPG), which ranks just 19th. Surprisingly, though, the Mavs are 2nd in The Association in defensive three-point percentage at 33.5 percent, so Detroit will have to nickel and dime to build that offensive total. It’s also another reason not to like laying the -7. The over has cashed in 3 in a row, as the Mavs offense has kicked it up a notch, going for 119 or more points. It helps facing the likes of Brooklyn, Houston and Utah, too. Going back further, the Mavs have scored 118 or more points in 5 of 6 outings.

Pistons vs Mavericks prediction: Over 228.5 (-110) at time of publishing. Playable to 229.5.

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