Dallas Mavericks (14-8) vs. Washington Wizards (2-17)
December 5, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +13.5; Over/Under: +232.5
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The Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards meet Thursday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers, and they play the Raptors, Clippers, and Thunder next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 29.1 points and 7.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer and Klay Thompson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Bucks and Cavs, and they play the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Cavs next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 122.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.5 points and 2.2 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.8 points and 1.9 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 15 games.
- The Mavericks have won each of their last nine games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight games as road favorites against the Wizards have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four home games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Double-digit chalk with a road team in the NBA is downright ridiculous. However, it’s an indication of just how bad the Wizards are, it has nothing to do with the Dallas Mavericks. The Washington Wizards have just two wins on the season, and they’re 5-13-1 ATS. The Wizards are getting tons of points nightly, and it doesn’t matter. So, you end up with lines like this. Given the numbers, it’s Mavericks or pass. Of course, I can understand why you’d stay away, as this line is nuts.
