Raptors vs. Mavericks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 8

The Toronto Raptors (35-27) will look to break a four-game home losing streak when squaring off versus the Dallas Mavericks (21-42) on March 8, 2026 at Scotiabank Arena.

Sunday's matchup between the Raptors and the Mavericks features the Raptors as healthy 9.5-point favorites. The over/under for the game is 228.5.

Raptors vs. Mavericks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, March 8, 2026
• Game time: 6 p.m. ET
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Arena: Scotiabank Arena
• Total: 228.5 points
• Spread: Raptors -9.5
• Moneyline: Raptors (-420), Mavericks (+330)

How to watch Raptors vs. Mavericks

• TV Channel: KFAA, SportsNet

Betting the Over/Under: Raptors vs. Mavericks

• In 25 games this season, the Raptors and their opponents have scored more than 228.5 combined points.
• The Mavericks have played 35 games this season that ended with a combined score above 228.5 points.
• These teams are scoring 226.8 points per game between them, 1.7 fewer than this matchup's total.
• Opponents of these teams average 229.7 combined points per game, 1.2 more points than this contest's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Raptors vs. Mavericks

• Toronto has covered 30 times in 62 chances against the spread this season.
• The Raptors have covered the spread three times this season (3-4 ATS) when playing as at least 9.5-point favorites.
• The Mavericks have compiled a 27-35-1 record against the spread this season.
• Dallas has an ATS record of 7-6 when playing as at least 9.5-point underdogs this season.
• The Raptors are 12-20 against the spread, and 16-16 overall, at home.
• At home, as a 9.5-point favorite or more, Toronto has two wins ATS (2-3).
• The Mavericks are 11-19 against the spread, and 7-23 overall, on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Raptors vs. Mavericks

• The Raptors have won 23 of the 36 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (63.9%).
• The Mavericks have won 12, or 27.9%, of the 43 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Toronto has won all five games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -420 or shorter.
• Dallas has a record of 2-8, a 20% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +330 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The Raptors have an 80.8% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Raptors vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Raptors (- 9.5)
• Pick OU: Over (228.5)
  
• Prediction: Raptors 123 - Mavericks 110
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