Dallas Mavericks (30-23) vs Washington Wizards (9-43)
Game Info: Monday, February 12, 2024 at 8:30 pm (American Airlines Center)
Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks -14.5 -- Over/Under: 247 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Washington Wizards are riding a 6-game losing streak. The Dallas Mavericks are riding a 4-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks prediction.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Clippers, Heat, Suns, Cavaliers, Celtics and 76ers during this streak. The Washington Wizards are averaging 114.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 123.9 points on 49.7 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 21.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 15.8 points and 3.7 assists. Marvin Bagley III is the third double-digit scorer, and Deni Avdija is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the 76ers, Nets, Knicks and Thunder recently. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.9 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.5 points and 9.4 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds. Daniel Gafford is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Josh Green ranks 38th amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.6%) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Tyus Jones ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (7.2) this season.
- Jordan Poole ranks 12th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (85.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.9).
- The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.3).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (123.9).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.7).
Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks prediction
The Washington Wizards don't play much defense and often feel like they're a carefree team that worries more about having fun than competing. That's a bad combo when going up against a hot and explosive Mavs team that's starting to find themselves and just lit OKC on fire for 146 points. Luka and Kyrie are going crazy and the Mavs found some athleticism in the trade market. The Mavs are a team to watch down the stretch. Thick line, but the Wizards could easily lose this game by 20-plus. It's the Mavs or pass for me.
Randy’s Pick Dallas Mavericks -14.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
