Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Preview
At 8:30 ET, the Wizards (9-43) will take on the Mavericks (30-23) in a non-conference matchup. Washington comes into the game on a six-game losing streak and is a +715 underdog. The Mavericks are favored by 14.5 and have won four straight.
This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and can be seen on BSSW. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 248.5 points.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Wizards have faced off vs. the Mavericks as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. Against the spread, the Wizards have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in their last three games vs. the Mavericks. Also, the Wizards have gone a perfect 3-0 in the last three times they were on the road vs. the Mavericks.
- The Wizards are 5-0 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- The Mavericks are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 4-5-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Today, the Wizards are 14.5-point underdogs against the Mavericks. This season, Washington has been the underdog in all but three of their games. As the underdog, they have gone 9-40 straight-up and 24-24 against the spread.
Washington is currently on a six-game losing streak and has a record of 9-43, which is 14th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 3-12 compared to 6-31 against other Eastern Conference teams.
In their last game, the Wizards lost to the 76ers by a score of 119-113. The O/U line for that game was 243.5, and Washington was getting 5.5 points. This season, the Wizards are 24-27 ATS on the road and 17-9 ATS on the road.
On average, the Wizards’ games have finished with 238.7 points this season. Today’s O/U line is set at 248.5, and Washington has a season record of 24-28 on the over/under.
When it comes to scoring, the Wizards have been a middle-of-the-pack team this season, ranking 17th in the league with 114.8 points per game. On the road, they have actually been slightly better, averaging 115.3 points per game compared to 114.2 at home.
So far this season, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50% of their games. In terms of pace, they are the fastest team in the league at 102.4 possessions per game.
Washington has been a strong team inside the arc, ranking 4th in the league in two-point field goals made per game. However, they have struggled from three-point range, hitting just 35% of their attempts (27th).
So far, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30th in the league at 123.9 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Wizards squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.0% from downtown.
Dallas is looking to extend their win streak to five games today as they host the Wizards. The Mavericks are 14.5-point favorites and have won their last four games as the favorite.
The Mavericks’ O/U record for the season is 28-25, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s line of 248.5 is the highest of any of their games this season.
In their most recent game, the Mavericks defeated the Thunder by a score of 146-111. The O/U line for that game was 238.5, and Dallas covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs.
For the season, the Mavericks have an average scoring differential of +3.1 points per game at home. Against the spread, they are 12-16 at home and 28-25 overall.
Dallas is currently 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 30-23. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 19-18 and 7-5 against their division.
At home, the Mavericks are averaging 120.8 points per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. Overall, they are 7th in scoring at 118.8 points per game.
Dallas has been a high-volume three-point shooting team this season, ranking 2nd in both attempts (40.6 per game) and made threes (15.2 per game). Their three-point shooting percentage is 10th in the league at 37%.
So far, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 58.5% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 13th in the league at 47%.
Defensively, the Mavericks come into today’s game ranked 21st in the NBA at 117.9 points per game allowed. However, they have shown signs of improvements lately, ranking 30th in the league over their last three games. The Mavericks defense is coming off a game in which they held the Thunder offense to just 58.2% shooting. Overall, they gave up 111 points to Oklahoma City.
Our projections indicate that the Mavericks should come out top with a projected score of 147-112.
Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- The Mavericks should also cover at -14.5
- Projecting a combined 259 points, we like the over
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Kyrie Irving – Thumb – Probable
- Dante Exum – Knee – Out
- Maxi Kleber – Nose – Probable
- Luka Doncic – Nose – Probable
- Dereck Lively II – Nose – Out
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
