| MATCHUP | Washington Wizards | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | |
| When | Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks meet Friday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Bucks, and they play the Hornets and 76ers next. The Wizards look to avoid their second 0-2 start in the last 3 years.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 120 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 133 points on 51 percent shooting. Khris Middleton is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 21 points and 4 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Cam Whitmore is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 40.5 percent from beyond the arc and 57.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 40.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Spurs, and they play the Raptors and Thunder next. The Mavs haven’t started 0-2 since the 2020-21 season.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 92 points on 37.3 percent shooting and allowing 125 points on 57.5 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 22 points and 1 assist, while PJ Washington is averaging 17 points and 5 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Cooper Flagg is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 42.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 40 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 15 night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Mavericks have won each of their last 10 home games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Friday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as home favorites following a home loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Wizards and Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games at American Airlines Center.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Mavericks’ last nine games as favorites against the Wizards have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Dereck Lively II ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Max Christie is one of only 11 qualified players in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (1.0) and three-point shooting percentage (75.0%) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr ranks 10th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (15.5) this season.
- Bub Carrington ranks T14th amongst qualified players for 3P% (75.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (37.3%).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (57.5%).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (11.0).
- The Wizards rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (100.0%).
Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum. Daniel Gafford is questionable with an ankle injury.
The Wizards will be without Bilal Coulibaly due to a thumb injury.
Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Wizards are easily a bottom five team in the league and looked the part against the Bucks in their season opener. The Mavericks are better than what they showed against the Spurs and there’s a chance they get Gafford back, as he’s gone from doubtful to questionable. Thick line for this early in the season, but I have no confidence in the Wizards. The Mavs also can’t afford to blow games like this if they want to snag a playoff seed in the competitive west. I’ll lay the chalk with the home team.