The Dallas Mavericks currently hold a 12-22 record, placing them 12th in the Western Conference, with a home record of 6-10. Their recent form has been poor, with only 2 wins in their last 10 games, including a three-game losing streak. Offensively, they rely on Flag (19.8 points, 6.5 rebounds per game) and Davis (20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds per game, expected to return this game). The team's three-point shooting percentage is only 33.7%, ranking 27th in the league, and they average a net rebound deficit of 3.2, with a high number of turnovers. Irving, Lively, and Exum are long-term absentees due to injury. The Philadelphia 76ers have a 17-14 record, positioning them 7th in the Eastern Conference, with an 8-7 away record. They've gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, with their previous game being an overtime victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. Maxey has been in excellent form, averaging 30.8 points and 7.1 assists, while Embiid averages 22.6 points and 6.7 rebounds, but his availability for this game is uncertain. In their previous encounter, the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114. For the Mavericks, Irving, Lively, and Exum remain out, while Davis is expected to return. For the 76ers, Embiid's participation is in doubt, and Ubre and Watford are unavailable. The Mavericks' offense centres around Davis' high-post playmaking and Flag's scoring, with Washington providing spacing. They need to exploit weaknesses in the 76ers' pick-and-roll defense, create mismatches in the paint, and compensate for their offensive shortcomings through second-chance points, as their outside shooting lacks consistency. Recommended Bet: Dallas Mavericks +1.5