A cross-conference battle features the Dallas Mavericks (26-23) and the Philadelphia 76ers (30-18) battling on Monday at 7 p.m. ET. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists the Mavericks as 3.5-point favorites, while the over/under is 243.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows Dallas guard Kyrie Irving has such smooth ball handles in the backcourt. Irving creates offense with ease and scores at will against anyone. The Duke product averages 25.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per contest. On Jan. 15 versus the Pelicans, Irving finished with 42 points, seven boards, and seven assists.

The model also knows Philadelphia guard Tyrese Maxey is now the No. 1 offensive option with Embiid sidelined. Maxey is quick and has a reliable jumper from the outside. The Kentucky product is averaging 26.2 points and a team-best 6.4 assists per contest. On Feb. 1 against the Jazz, Maxey notched a career-high 51 points and two boards.

The model has simulated Mavericks vs. 76ers 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60 percent of simulations!

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