NBA Prop Bets: Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers (March 13, 2026)
The Cleveland Cavaliers (40-26) face the Dallas Mavericks (22-44) at American Airlines Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Friday's matchup. The Cavaliers opened as 12.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 13.5, leaving the Cavaliers at -750 and Mavericks at +525. The total points line is set at 237.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 126-112 Cleveland.
- The Mavericks (-108) have a 29-36-1 ATS record this season, while the Cavaliers (-112) hold a record of 27-39-0.
- The Mavericks have a 27-39-0 O/U record this season (meaning 27 games have gone over the total points line and 39 have gone under). The Cavaliers have a 31-35-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Mavericks are averaging 113.1 points per game this season (24th in the league). Comparatively, the Cavaliers are averaging +5.7 more at 118.8 points (4th).
- Defensively, the Mavericks are giving up 117.7 points per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Cavaliers are giving up an average of 114.8 points (13th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Mavericks currently rank 4th for pace this season, recording 101.5 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Cavaliers sit 13th on that scale with 100.0 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 35.0% of the Mavericks' field goal attempts come from three point range (28th in the league), leaving 65.0% from two. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers' opponents are taking 42.2% of their attempts from three (19th) and 57.8% from two.
- Comparatively, Cleveland takes 44.7% of shots from three (6th), leaving 55.3% from two, while Dallas' opponents are attempting 38.8% from three (14th) and 61.2% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Mavericks are shooting 34.0% from deep in 2025/26 (28th in the NBA), compared to the Cavaliers who are making 35.9% of their attempts (14th).
- On the opposite end, Dallas is holding opponents to 34.0% of their three-point attempts (1st), while Cleveland's opponents are doing things easier, hitting 36.8% of their shots (26th).
Ball Protection
- The Mavericks are committing 14.8 turnovers per game this season, ranking 20th in the league, while the Cavaliers are forcing 15.6 turnovers (8th).
- Flipping that script, Dallas is forcing 13.1 turnovers (25th), while Cleveland is committing 14.2 (11th).
Crashing the Boards
- Dallas is pulling down 44.9 rebounds per game this season (10th in the league), including 10.3 offensive boards (T23rd). Conversely, Cleveland's opponents are averaging 43.8 rebounds (14th), 11.5 of which have come on the offensive end (19th).
- Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are averaging 44.3 rebounds (12th) and 12.0 offensive rebounds (T10th), while the Mavericks are allowing 46.6 and 12.3, ranking 28th and 28th.
Back-to-backs
- Notably, the Cavaliers are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
- Cleveland holds a 7-4 W-L record on the second leg of a back-to-back this season, as well as a 4-7-0 ATS record and 6-5-0 O/U record.
- Additionally, Dallas has a 6-10 W-L record, 9-7-0 ATS record and 10-6-0 O/U record against teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back this season.
First Quarter Winner
Dallas is +205 to win the first quarter, while Cleveland is -250. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 22-42-2 | 12-20-1 | 10-22-1 | 11-11-0 | 11-31-2 | 4-6-0 |
| Cleveland | 33-29-4 | 15-17-2 | 18-12-2 | 28-21-3 | 5-8-1 | 5-4-1 |
First Half Winner
Dallas is +320 to win the first half and Cleveland is -410. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 22-43-1 | 11-21-1 | 11-22-0 | 11-11-0 | 11-32-1 | 3-7-0 |
| Cleveland | 33-32-1 | 17-17-0 | 16-15-1 | 28-23-1 | 5-9-0 | 6-3-1 |
HT/FT
Dallas is +800 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Cleveland is -450.
- The Mavericks have completed the HT/FT double in 22.7% of games this season, while the Cavaliers have completed the HT/FT double in 42.4% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Friday's matchup is +2800 to go to overtime.
- The Mavericks have played in four games that went to overtime this season, while the Cavaliers have appeared in three.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 36 of Dallas' 66 games this season. Meanwhile, 39 of Cleveland's 66 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Cleveland recorded a 144-101 blowout victory against Dallas at Rocket Arena when these teams last met on February 2, 2025. Evan Mobley was a dominant force on that day, finishing with 22 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. The Cavaliers have now won six straight against the Mavericks.
NBA Injury News – Cleveland Cavaliers @ Dallas Mavericks (March 13, 2026)
The Cavaliers listed Allen as Out for Friday's (Mar. 13) game against the Mavericks.
The Cavaliers said that Strus could make season debut on Sunday (Mar. 15) game versus the Mavericks.
The Cavaliers listed Proctor as Out for Friday's (Mar. 13) game against the Mavericks.
The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.
