Raptors vs. Mavericks: How to Watch, Odds, & Picks for Monday's Game
The Toronto Raptors have strung together their first winning streak of the season and will have a chance to make it three straight against the depleted Dallas Mavericks on Monday. While the Raptors have had their own very minor issues with the NBA's health and safety protocols, losing centre Alex Len for the third straight game, it's been nothing compared to the Mavericks who will once again be without four players due to the league's COVID-19 protocols.
Even with Luka Donic playing at an All-NBA level and Kristaps Porzingis back in the fold, Monday should be a winnable game for Toronto. They enter as 3.5 point favourites due in part to Dallas' COVID-19 troubles which will make things even tougher for the Mavericks on the second night of a back-to-back.
Expect another 3-point shootout on Monday. They've become all too common for the Raptors who lead the league in 3-point attempts per game this season. Couple that with Dallas' willingness to let it fly from deep, especially with Porzingis back in the fold, and this could be another high scoring affair.
Game Details
Toronto Raptors vs. Dallas Mavericks
Date: Monday, January 18, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM EST.
Location: Amalie Arena
How to Watch
Raptors TV Broadcast: TSN
Raptors Listen: FAN 590
Raptors Stream: Click Here
Mavericks TV Broadcast: Fox Sports Southwest
Mavericks Listen: EPSN Radio 103.3 FM
Mavericks Stream: Click Here
Odds
Spread: Raptors -3.5
Moneyline: TOR -147, DAL +135
O/U: 219
Pick of the Game
OG Anunoby over 1.5 steals at +105. This bet worked last game so I'm coming back to it again. Anunoby is averaging 2.1 steals per game this season and he's gone over 1.5 in seven of the team's 12 games. As long as there is +105 value here, this bet seems like a winner.
Further Reading:
Toronto's upcoming schedule should reveal who the Raptors really are
Chris Boucher is quickly developing into a Raptors star
Raptors' Norman Powell breaks down Charlotte's zone in ugly victory
