San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
At 8:00 ET, the 15th-ranked San Antonio Spurs (15-53) will host the 7th-ranked Dallas Mavericks (39-29) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Mavericks (-346) are favored by 8.5 points over the Spurs (+274), and the over/under line is set at 231.5.
This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and will be televised on BSSW.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Mavericks have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Spurs. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Spurs and Mavericks, the over/under record in these games is 4-1 with a combined average of 247 points per contest.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 8-2 while averaging 122 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
- The Mavericks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
In the Western Conference standings, the Mavericks are currently in 7th place with a record of 39-29. Within the Southwest Division, they are in 2nd place.
Dallas has a 38-30 ATS record this season, including going 21-11 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in their last six games, with a 3-game ATS win streak on the road.
On average, the Mavericks’ games have finished with 236.3 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 231.5. Overall, their O/U record for the season is 34-34.
The Mavericks’ last game was a 107-105 win over the Nuggets. They were 1.5-point underdogs going into the game. This improved their ATS record to 13-15 as underdogs this season.
Looking at the Mavericks’ season, they have been favored in 40 of their 68 games. As the favorite, they have a record of 29-11 and have gone 25-15 ATS. Their ATS win streak as the favorite is at four games.
When it comes to scoring, the Mavericks are one of the NBA’s best teams, averaging 118.8 points per game (6th). On the road, Dallas is averaging 118.1 points per game.
So far, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 61.8% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Dallas is shooting 48% from the field (12th).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Mavericks are one of the NBA’s best teams. They are 3rd in the league in three-pointers made per game (14.6) and 2nd in three-point attempts (39.6). However, their three-point shooting percentage is 37% (13th).
On average, the Dallas defense is giving up 117.5 points per game (22nd). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Mavericks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.9% from downtown.
As the 15th seed in the Western Conference, the Spurs are 15-53 overall this season. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place. Today, they are 8.5-point underdogs at home against the Mavericks.
In the Western Conference, San Antonio has a record of 9-31 against other teams in the West and are 6-22 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they are 7-29 compared to 8-24 at home.
The Spurs have lost their last three games as underdogs and are 10-52 as the underdog this season. Against the spread, they are 29-33 as the underdog and 16-16 ATS at home.
In their last game, the Spurs beat the Nets by a score of 122-115. The O/U line for that game was 218, and San Antonio covered the spread as 2-point favorites.
This season, the average combined scoring total in Spurs games is 232.1 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 231.5, and San Antonio has a record of 34-33-1 vs. the O/U.
At home, the Spurs are scoring 114.3 points per game this season, which is 18th in the league. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 112.4 points per game. In terms of pace, the Spurs are 3rd in the NBA.
San Antonio is 24th in field goal percentage this season, hitting 46% of their shots. From three-point range, the Spurs are 28th in the league at 34%. They are averaging 12.6 three-pointers per game, which is 15th in the NBA.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Spurs are 28th in the league in attempts but are 26th in made free throws at 15.7 per game. In terms of two-point shooting, San Antonio is 19th in the league at 53%.
The Spurs’ defense is presently ranked 25th in the league, allowing an average of 119.8 points per contest. The San Antonio defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.2% of their field goal attempts vs. San Antonio.
Our prediction for this game is that the Mavericks will come out on top with a projected score of 119-105.
San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- The Mavericks should also cover at -8.5
- Our NBA model projects 224 points, and we suggest taking the under
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Dante Exum – Foot – Probable
- Luka Doncic – Hamstring – Probable
- Josh Green – Ankle – Out
