The Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards meet Saturday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Pelicans and Grizzlies, and they play the Bucks next. The Mavs have lost 12 of their last 16 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 106.3 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 20.8 points and 2.2 assists, while PJ Washington is averaging 15.8 points and 8.6 rebounds. Cooper Flagg is the third double-digit scorer, and D’Angelo Russell is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Cavs and Celtics, and they play the Pistons next. The Wizards have lost 13 of their last 15 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 128.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 19 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 16.8 points and 4 assists. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer, and Tre Johnson is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last four games.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last three games against the Mavericks following a home loss.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 13 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Mavericks have won 12 of their last 13 games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mavericks’ last 10 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Wizards’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (128.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-16.3).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.3).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (50.6).
Wizards vs Mavericks Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly is out for the Wizards with a leg injury.
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum.
Wizards vs Mavericks Prediction
I don’t want to back the Wizards as much as the next guy, but getting behind the Mavs in their current form isn’t an option. The Wizards beat the Mavs a couple of weeks ago, and with both teams on the end of a back-to-back, it’s the Wizards that don’t have to travel. We just saw the Mavericks lose at home to the Pelicans as 8.5-point favorites. It would shock nobody to see a loss here as well. I wouldn’t touch this game personally, but if forced to pick, give me the points with the Wizards at home.