Mavericks vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 19 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 19, 2025, 1:40AM | Published: Dec 18, 2025, 3:01PM
The Dallas Mavericks will take on the favoured Detroit Pistons in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Friday, starting at 12:30pm AEDT.
With the likes of Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington, the Mavericks are up against a Pistons line-up that includes Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Mavericks vs Pistons game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Dallas vs Detroit NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pistons a 68% chance of winning against the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Mavericks vs Pistons: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mavericks $2.80, Pistons $1.45
- Line: Mavericks +5.5 ($1.91), Pistons -5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mavericks at $2.80 and the Pistons at $1.45.
The Mavericks are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Pistons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pistons (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Mavericks (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 230-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Mavericks vs Pistons: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Detroit at $1.45 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Mavericks vs Pistons best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Mavericks vs Pistons: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Pistons at American Airlines Center on Friday is the Pistons winning 117-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Dallas vs Detroit game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Mavericks vs Pistons prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Dallas vs Detroit game.
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Mavericks vs Pistons: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Mavericks and Pistons at American Airlines Center is scheduled to begin at 12:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Friday 19 December 2025
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Detroit predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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