Mavericks vs Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 2/2/2025

Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse will play host to a Sunday afternoon NBA clash between the Dallas Mavericks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Mavericks (26-23) are a game below .500 on the road and are tied with Phoenix for eighth place in the Western Conference standings. On Friday, Dallas was outscored by 11 points during the second half of a 117-102 road loss against Detroit. 

Dallas G Kyrie Irving tallied a team-high 28 points on an ineffective 9-for-23 shooting and pulled down six boards. P.J. Washington scored 22 points on 8-for-17 from the field and grabbed 13 rebounds. Daniel Gafford added 16 points, ten rebounds, and five blocks for the Mavericks. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 23 of their first 26 home games and hold a 5.5 game lead over Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers (39-9) lead the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 122.2 points per contest On Thursday, Cleveland outscored Atlanta by 18 points in the third quarter to pull away for a 137-115 home victory. 

All-Star G Darius Garland led seven Cleveland players in double figures with 26 points (11-20 FG) and seven assists. All-Star G Donovan Mitchell chipped in 24 points (8-16 FG) and six assists. Ty Jerome added 20 points off the bench for the Cavaliers, who shot a sizzling 58 percent from the field. 

Dallas G Luka Doncic (calf) hopes to return prior to the All-Star Break, while F P.J. Washington (knee) and C Daniel Gafford (ankle) are being listed as questionable for this contest. The Mavericks rank seventh in the league in offensive efficiency and have been playing faster with Doncic out. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Cavaliers win 129-118.