The Dallas Mavericks need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Golden State Warriors need a win after splitting their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors prediction.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Suns on Christmas, but they’re coming off losses to the Cavaliers and Timberwolves. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.6 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.7 points and 9.2 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 23 points and 3.9 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors are coming off losses to the Nuggets and Heat. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 116.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Stephen Curry is averaging 27.4 points and 4.4 assists, while Klay Thompson is averaging 17.2 points and 2.2 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer and Jonathan Kuminga is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Stephen Curry ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (93.0%) this season.
- Klay Thompson ranks 9th amongst qualified players for FT% (89.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (47.3).
- The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (13.2).
- The Mavericks ranks 1st in the league for turnover percentage this season (10.6%).
- The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.1).
Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors prediction
The Golden State Warriors are coming off an embarrassing loss to a Heat squad that was missing so many key players, so I'm going to expect them to be focused for this one. The Dallas Mavericks could once again be without Luka Doncic and I want nothing to do with a Mavs side that's going to be without Luka and Kyrie. The Warriors have won 6 of the last 8 meetings against the Mavs. Assuming Luka isn't going to play, I'll lay the chalk with the Warriors.
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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