Cavaliers vs Mavericks Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The Cleveland Cavaliers look for a ninth straight win on Friday when visiting the Dallas Mavericks. Cleveland is 29-4 first in the Central Division, 11 games ahead of the second-place Milwaukee Bucks. Cleveland defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 122-110 on New Year's night with Jarrett Allen scoring 27 points and Donovan Mitchell scoring 26 points for the Cavaliers. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA previews.

Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland in scoring with an average of 23.7 points per game. Darius Garland is second in scoring and the leader in assists with averages of 20.5 points and 6.7 assists per game. Jarrett Allen leads in rebounds, averaging 10.1 per game. Cleveland has six players averaging double figures in scoring. The Cavaliers score an average of 122.4 points per m.

The Dallas Mavericks look to snap a three-game losing streak with a victory on Friday when hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dallas is 20-14 and 3rd in the Southwest Division, three games behind the first-place Memphis Grizzlies. Dallas was defeated by the Houston Rockets 110-99 on Wednesday night. Dallas has lost three straight and four of the last five.

With Luka Doncic out with an injury, Kyrie Irving leads Dallas in scoring and assists, averaging 24.6 points and 5.0 assists per game. PJ Washington leads Dallas in rebounding with an average of 7.5 per game. Dallas has five active players averaging double figures in scoring. The Mavericks score an average of 117.1 points per game, shooting 48.2% overall and 37.7% from 3-point territory.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will pick up a victory on the road and cover the number when visiting the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Cleveland has covered the number in six of its last seven. Dallas has failed to cover the number in four of its last five. Dallas is playing without star Luka Doncic, who leads the Mavericks in scoring, rebounding, and assists. Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last seven on the road versus Dallas. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Cavaliers win and cover ATS 128-105.