Published Mar 7, 3:52pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 7, 3:52pm ET
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One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Toronto Raptors hosting the Dallas Mavericks. Who comes out on top in our Raptors vs Mavericks pick?
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| Toronto Raptors | -6.5 (-114) |
| Dallas Mavericks | +6.5 (-109) |
Toronto has dropped its last two games, including a 115-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.
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The Raptors trailed by just one point at intermission. However, Minnesota seized control for good thanks to a 35-22 burst in the third quarter, which included a stretch in which it scored 11 unanswered points.
RJ Barrett was one of four players who reached double figures. He scored 25 points and pulled down six rebounds. Immanuel Quickley contributed 18 points and seven assists.
Following back-to-back wins over Indiana and Brooklyn, the Mavericks come into this matchup amid a six-game losing skid. This includes a 120-100 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Dallas was within 10 points after the first 36 minutes of action. Unfortunately, the Celtics pulled away down the stretch, courtesy of a 30-20 scoring edge in the final frame.
Klay Thompson put up 19 points on 5-for-11 shooting from beyond the arc. Cooper Flagg registered 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. The Mavericks shot 41 percent overall and 40 percent from 3-point range.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Raptors are 7-3 in their past 10 home games against Dallas, while the Mavericks are 4-16 in their last 20 road games. With that in mind, look for Toronto to get the "W" here.
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