| MATCHUP | Mavericks Dallas | Wizards Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-7 | 1-8 |
| Spread | -5.5 -105 | +5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -205 | +170 |
| Total | Over 231.5 (-110) | Under 231.5 (-110) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Dallas Mavericks pay a visit to the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena on Saturday night. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks have been cold to start the season as they’ve lost seven of their first nine games and they will be hoping to arrest a four-game slide after last night’s 118-104 road defeat at Memphis. Max Christie led the team in scoring with 18 points on seven of 12 shooting, Naji Marshall added 16 points while PJ Washington chipped in with 14 points.
As a team, the Mavericks shot 48 percent from the field and just 10 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and never looked threatening after getting outscored by 74-51 in the first half. Cooper Flagg had a quiet game of just 12 points while D’Angelo Russell scored just nine points in 16 minutes of action.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been ice-cold as they’ve lost eight of their first nine games and they are now on a seven-game losing streak after getting smashed by the Cavaliers in a 148-111 defeat last night. CJ McCollum got hot early and drained six 3-pointers to lead the team with 25 points, Alex Sarr added 20 points on 10 of 17 shooting while Tre Johnson chipped in with 18 points.
As a team, the Wizards shot just 45 percent from the field and 15 of 41 from the 3-point line. On the defensive end, they couldn’t do much to stop the Cavaliers from finishing with their highest point total for a game this season.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Mavericks have lost five of their last six games.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last three night games against the Mavericks following a home loss.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Mavericks have won 18 of their last 20 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Wizards’ last nine home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last five road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Mavericks are still missing Anthony Davis, Dante Exum, Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively, while the Wizards have ruled out Bilal Coulibaly and Kyshawn George. The Mavericks have opened as slight favorites here which is justified given that they’ve been marginally better than the Wizards, but you couldn’t back either side with any confidence at the moment. It might be tempting to take the Wizards, but they got off to such a strong start last night and still got hammered. So, I will go with the Mavericks to get the much-needed win and cover behind big games from Russell and Flagg.