The public often underestimates the Dallas Mavericks in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as zero days rest, the Dallas Mavericks hold a record of 32-24-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +9.1% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $5 over this period.

✅ Profitable
Record32-24-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size56 games
ROI+9.1%
Units Won+5.1u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20143-6-00.0%-36.4%
20151-0-00.0%+90.9%
20162-3-00.0%-23.6%
20175-2-00.0%+36.4%
20187-1-00.0%+67.0%
20191-1-00.0%-4.5%
20203-1-00.0%+43.2%
20212-1-00.0%+27.3%
20223-4-00.0%-18.2%
20233-1-00.0%+43.2%
20242-4-00.0%-36.4%

Why This Trend Exists

The Dallas Mavericks' strong performance on zero days rest stems from their organizational culture of veteran leadership and systematic preparation. Under Rick Carlisle's tenure and continuing with Jason Kidd, the franchise has consistently emphasized mental toughness and adaptability - qualities that translate directly to back-to-back situations. The Mavericks have historically constructed rosters around experienced players who understand how to manage their bodies and energy levels during compressed schedules. Dallas benefits from playing in a weak Southwest Division where many zero-rest games come against familiar divisional opponents. Their coaching staff excels at making tactical adjustments between games, often simplifying game plans to focus on execution rather than complex schemes when legs are heavy. The team's offensive system, built around ball movement and three-point shooting, requires less physical exertion than iso-heavy approaches, allowing players to maintain efficiency even when fatigued. The Mavericks' home-heavy scheduling also plays a factor, as American Airlines Center provides familiar surroundings and eliminates travel fatigue that compounds the zero-rest disadvantage. Their medical and conditioning staff has developed protocols specifically for back-to-back recovery. This trend carries the most weight when Dallas faces teams that struggle with pace or rely heavily on athleticism, as the Mavericks can neutralize physical advantages through superior preparation and execution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dallas Mavericks's ATS record as zero days rest?

The Dallas Mavericks have a 32-24-0 ATS record when playing on zero days rest from 2014-2024. This translates to a 57.1% ATS win rate over 56 games.

Is betting on the Dallas Mavericks as zero days rest profitable?

Yes, betting on the Dallas Mavericks on zero days rest has been profitable with a 9.1% ROI from 2014-2024. Despite their 0.0% straight-up win rate in this situation, they consistently cover the spread.

How does this compare to the league average?

The Mavericks' 57.1% ATS rate on zero days rest is above the typical league average of around 50%. Their 9.1% ROI indicates strong value compared to the standard -110 betting odds.

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Methodology

All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.