Cavaliers vs. Mavericks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 15

The Cleveland Cavaliers (41-26) square off against the Dallas Mavericks (22-45) on March 15, 2026 on FDSOH, KFAA, and NBA TV.

Cleveland is a sizable 15-point favorite against Dallas when the Cavaliers face off with the Mavericks on Sunday. The over/under is 235.5 points for the game.

Cavaliers vs. Mavericks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, March 15, 2026
• Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Arena: Rocket Arena
• Total: 235.5 points
• Spread: Cavaliers -15
• Moneyline: Cavaliers (-1205), Mavericks (+750)

How to watch Cavaliers vs. Mavericks

• TV Channel: FDSOH, KFAA, NBA TV

Betting the Over/Under: Cavaliers vs. Mavericks

• The Cavaliers' 67 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 235.5 points 31 times.
• The Mavericks have played 22 games this season that have gone over 235.5 combined points scored.
• These teams score a combined 232 points per game, 3.5 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• Combined, these teams surrender 232.6 points per game, 2.9 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Cavaliers vs. Mavericks

• Cleveland has won 29 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 38 times.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread twice this season (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 15-point favorites.
• The Mavericks have put together a 28-38-1 ATS record so far this season.
• Dallas has covered the spread once when an underdog by 15 points or more this year (in three opportunities).
• The Cavaliers are 14-19-1 against the spread, and 22-12 overall, at home this year.
• Cleveland is unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 15-point favorite or more at home.
• The Mavericks are 8-25 overall, and 12-21 against the spread, on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Cavaliers vs. Mavericks

• The Cavaliers have been the moneyline favorite 53 total times this season. They've gone 34-19 in those games.
• The Mavericks have entered the game as underdogs 46 times this season and won 12, or 26.1%, of those games.
• Cleveland has played as a moneyline favorite of -1205 or shorter twice this season, and won both.
• Dallas has played as an underdog of +750 or more once this season and lost that game.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Cavaliers a 92.3% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Cavaliers vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Mavericks (+ 15)
• Pick OU: Over (235.5)
  
• Prediction: Cavaliers 124 - Mavericks 115
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