Golden State Warriors (7-1) vs Dallas Mavericks (5-3)
November 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors -130 / Dallas Mavericks +110 — Over/Under: 230.5
On November 12, 2024, the Dallas Mavericks will face the Golden State Warriors in a thrilling matchup at Chase Center. The game promises to feature a high level of talent, with the Mavericks led by the dynamic duo of Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, both of whom are crucial to their offensive success. The Warriors have looked incredible this season coming into this game 8-2. They’re led by Steph Curry averaging 22.0 PPG but it’s been their defense that has catapulted them into success.
The Mavericks have had the upper hand in their recent encounters with Golden State, winning four of their five previous matchups this season. However, the Warriors are never easy to count out, especially with their home-court advantage, lockdown defense, and explosive offensive potential. Grab your popcorn, this should be a fun one.
Draymond Green Over 5.5 Assists
Draymond Green has been averaging 5.1 assists per game in the 2024-25 season. While his primary role is as a defender and playmaker, he continues to contribute solidly in the assist column, ranking among the top facilitators on the Golden State Warriors. His assist-to-turnover ratio stands at 3.7, reflecting his efficiency in creating opportunities for his teammates.
Green is coming off a season-high in assists logging 11 assists in the Warriors’ win against the Thunder on Sunday. When Draymond Green is facilitating the ball this Warriors team seems to have success. He’ll have a good matchup on Tuesday against the Mavericks who’re allowing 26.9 assists per game to opposing teams which is the 6th highest in the league. In what should be a tight and competitive game I expect Draymond to get his teammates involved which will result in enough assists to cash us in.
Luka Doncic Over 8.5 Rebounds
Luka Dončić is averaging 8.1 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 season. He has consistently contributed across all areas of the game, and his rebounding is a vital part of his all-around play. He grabs both defensive and offensive boards, helping his team secure possessions while also supporting their transition game.
Luka is leading his team in rebounds per game and is coming off a game where he secured 9 rebounds. I like him to have another big game on the boards. This Warriors team has been great this season but one area they can improve on is their rebounding efforts. They’re allowing 56.3 rebounds per game to opposition which is the 5th highest in the league. This is a big game for both these teams so expect the stars to play a lot of minutes and fill up the stat sheet.
Kyrie Irving Under 2.5 Three Pointers
Don’t get me wrong Kyrie Irving is having a strong performance from beyond the arc to start this season. This has been part of his dynamic scoring game, complementing his ability to finish at the rim and create opportunities for teammates. His shooting touch from deep remains a key asset for the Dallas Mavericks, particularly in spacing the floor and maintaining offensive fluidity.
He’s coming off a game where he made 6 three-pointers which tied his season high. I’m looking to sell high on Kyrie Irving in this game against the Warriors. As stated above this Warriors defense has been elite this season and a big part of that has been their perimeter defense where they’re only allowing 12.3 three-pointers per game to the opposition. Kyrie has been a stud this season from deep but this is a good spot to fade him.