Mavericks vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 19 December 2025

The Dallas Mavericks will take on the favoured Detroit Pistons in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Friday, commencing at 12:30pm AEDT.

Led by star players Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington, the Mavericks are up against a Pistons team that includes Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mavericks vs Pistons game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Dallas vs Detroit NBA game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pistons a 72% chance of defeating the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Mavericks vs Pistons: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are listed below:

• Head to Head: Mavericks $3.20, Pistons $1.37
• Line: Mavericks +7.5 ($1.91), Pistons -7.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 228.5 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 $3.20 and the Pistons at $1.37.

The Mavericks are listed as 7.5-point underdogs against the Pistons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Pistons (-7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 228.5 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 (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 228.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Mavericks vs Pistons: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Detroit at $1.37 with Bet365
• Line: Mavericks +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 228.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Mavericks vs Pistons predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.

Mavericks vs Pistons: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Pistons at American Airlines Center this Friday is the Pistons winning 117-110.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dallas vs Detroit game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Mavericks vs Pistons prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Dallas vs Detroit match-up.

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Mavericks vs Pistons: Essential Details

The NBA match-up 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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