Mavericks vs. Cavaliers: How to watch NBA online, TV channels, live stream info, game time

Through 3 parts

The points spread is against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but so far the points section is in their favor. Three-quarters in and their attack was really able to impose its will, overwhelming the Dallas Mavericks 87-65 three-quarters in.

Cleveland was led by the center Jarrett Allen, who has so far dropped the double with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Those points put Allen close to his season-high of 25.

Protection point Luka Doncic took the lead so far for Dallas, as he shot 6 to 9 from outside the arc and almost scored a triple double with 22 points, ten dimes and nine pounds.

The Cavaliers’ lead is tied to their biggest achievement this year, entering the fourth quarter.

Who’s playing?

Cleveland @ Dallas

Current record: Cleveland 10-10; Dallas 10-8

What to know

After 4 games, the Cleveland Cavaliers will hit the road. They will be boarding the Dallas Mavericks flight at 8:30 p.m. ET Monday at the American Airlines Center. Cleveland has been on the wrong side of a one-sided rivalry with Dallas and is hoping for its first win since April 1, 2018.

The Cavaliers did not have too much trouble when they took on the Orlando Magic at home on Saturday when they won 105-92. Cleveland can attribute much of their success to the center Jarrett Allen, who posted a brace with 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the point guard Darius Garland, who dropped a double with 26 points and 11 dimes. Those were three games in a row where Allen had at least 11 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Dallas are in impressive distance but were unable to close the gap this past Saturday when they fell 120-114 to the Washington Wizards. Dallas ‘failure came despite a quality match from point guard Luka Doncic, who dropped the double with 33 points and 10 assists.

Cleveland is expected to lose its next game by 6.5. However, those who prefer to bet on the underdog should be pleased to know that they are on 11-5 over the odds when a loss is expected.

The Cavaliers are currently 10-10 while the Mavericks sit at 10-8. A few defensive numbers to note before the game even begins: Cleveland entered the game averaging just 102.9 points allowed per game, fourth best in the league. Less enviably, Dallas allowed their opponents to shoot 46.90% off the ground on average, which is the fourth-highest allowed shooting rate in the league.

How to watch

• When: Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where: American Aviation Center – Dallas, Texas
• TV: Bally Sports – Ohio
• Streaming online: fuboTV (Free trial. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Monitor: CBS Sports App
• Fare: $8.00

The odds

Mavericks is the most favorite opponent with 6.5 points ahead of Cavaliers, according to the latest information NBA Odds.

The line has drifted slightly towards the Mavericks, as the game opens with the Mavericks being a 5-point favourite.

Top / Bottom: -110

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Series History

Dallas have won seven of their last 12 games against Cleveland.

• May 9, 2021 – Dallas 124 vs Cleveland 97
• May 7, 2021 – Dallas 110 vs Cleveland 90
• November 22, 2019 – Dallas 143 vs. Cleveland 101
• November 3, 2019 – Dallas 131 vs Cleveland 111
• March 16, 2019 – Dallas 121 vs. Cleveland 116
• February 2, 2019 – Dallas 111 vs Cleveland 98
• April 1, 2018 – Cleveland 98 vs Dallas 87
• November 11, 2017 – Cleveland 111 vs Dallas 104
• January 30, 2017 – Dallas 104 vs Cleveland 97
• November 25, 2016 – Cleveland 128 vs Dallas 90
• March 16, 2016 – Cleveland 99 vs Dallas 98
• January 12, 2016 – Cleveland 110 vs Dallas 107