Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Player Prop Picks 12-5-24 Picks

Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Player Prop Picks 12-5-24

The Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards will face off on December 5, 2024, in a matchup that highlights contrasting trajectories. The Mavericks, led by Luka Doncic, have recently been on a roll, winning five straight games. Doncic, averaging 29.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.8 assists, will be the centerpiece of Dallas’ offense. The Mavericks are in good form, complemented by strong team play and improved defense.

The Wizards, meanwhile, are struggling with consistency, holding one of the NBA’s weakest records. Jordan Poole leads their scoring with 20.5 points per game, but the team has struggled on both ends of the floor. This game will likely hinge on Dallas’ ability to exploit Washington’s defensive lapses, while the Wizards will need an outstanding performance to counter the Mavericks’ balanced attack.

Dereck Lively Over 7.5 Rebounds

Derek Lively II has been a solid contributor on the boards during the 2024-25 NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks. He is averaging 7.4 rebounds per game across 23.1 minutes of play per night. His rebounding is split effectively between offensive and defensive boards, showcasing his ability to be impactful on both ends of the court. In recent performances, Lively has recorded notable rebounding efforts, including 13 boards against the Miami Heat and 11 in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies​

Derek Lively is coming off a massive rebounding night against the Grizzles and he has another great opportunity with playing the Wizards. The Wizards are one of the worst rebounding teams in the league giving up 56.3 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is the second most in the league. Centers have been eating against this Wizards team on the glasses season and I don’t see that changing for Lively in this Mav’s teams.

Luka Doncic Over 29.5 Points

Luka Doncic has been a dominant scorer for the Mavs this season, averaging around 29.1 points per game while maintaining a shooting efficiency of 48.7% from the field. His three-point shooting stands at 38.2%, and he’s been effective at the free-throw line, hitting 78.6% of his attempts. Luka’s ability to get to the line and score from all levels continues to make him one of the league’s elite offensive players.

Luka is coming off two massive games scoring 36 points against the Portland Trail Blazers and 37 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. If he can have those nights against those teams imagine what he’s going to do against this weak Wizards defense. The only thing that worries me about this play is if the Mavs are up by too many points late in this game and the Mavs bench the starters. With that being said I still think he gets enough minutes to have a 30-point night.

Kyrie Irving Over 5.5 Assists

Kyrie Irving’s assist stats for this season reflect his role as a key playmaker for the Dallas Mavericks. He is currently averaging 5.6 assists per game, contributing significantly to the team’s offensive flow alongside Luka Doncic. Kyrie’s ability to distribute effectively complements his scoring skills, maintaining his position as a dual-threat guard. This playmaking effort aligns with the Mavericks’ strategy to balance scoring between their stars while involving other teammates in the offense

Kyrie Irving is coming off a night where he only had two assists against the Memphis Grizzlies but this is a perfect spot for him to bounce back and have a great night facilitating the ball. The Wizards are giving up 27.6 assists per game to opposing teams which is well above the league average. In a game, the Mavs should dominate on offense expect their lead ball handler to have a good night in the assist column.