The Dallas Mavericks travel to the Frost Bank Center to battle the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Here’s a Spurs vs. Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs. Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks haven’t been at their best, as they’ve dropped 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting beaten by the Suns in a 112-107 road defeat on Wednesday. John Poulakidas led the team with 23 points on eight of 12 shooting, Marvin Bagley III added 20 points on eight of 11 shooting, and Max Christie chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Mavericks shot 42 percent from the field and 13 of 36 from the 3-point line as they fought hard to rally all the way back from an 18-point deficit, but they still couldn’t get over the line because of their poor shooting. Khris Middleton had a rough game as he shot zero of five from the field to finish with just four points, while AJ Johnson scored just four points on one of 11 shooting off the bench.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been on fire as they’ve won 28 of their last 31 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after running past the Trail Blazers in a 112-101 home win on Wednesday. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 25 points and seven assists on 10 of 20 shooting; Keldon Johnson added 20 points off the bench, while Carter Bryant chipped in with 17 points on six of nine shooting. As a team, the Spurs shot 49 percent from the field and 11 of 29 from the 3-point line as they swarmed the Trail Blazers from the start and set the tone with 32 points in the first quarter to jump out in front and they were good enough to maintain a double-digit lead for most of the second half to win comfortably despite playing without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, who were both injured.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 11 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have lost 21 of their last 22 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won six of their last seven games against the Spurs following a road loss.
- The Spurs have lost 15 of their last 19 home games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against the Spurs following a road loss.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Mavericks teams that held a losing record.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Mavericks’ last eight games as road underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Spurs’ last 10 home night games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (3.1) this season.
- Stephon Castle is one of only five players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Max Christie ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FT% (90.4%) this season.
- Ryan Nembhard ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (9.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (31.8).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for H1 points per game this season (62.2).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (93.7).
- The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (46.8).
Spurs vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks are still missing Daniel Gafford and Caleb Martin with Brandon Williams, Naji Marshall and PJ Washington all questionable, while the Spurs are keeping an eye on Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama, who are both questionable. These teams have already met three times this season and it was the Spurs who won each meeting by an average of 19.3 points, which is just about where the line is for this one. The Mavericks have been struggling to win games but they’ve been more competitive than you would expect recently and I think that’s what we will see again here. Of course the Spurs will still win this one comfortably, but I think the Mavericks do enough to get the cover at the end.