Mavericks Lose Surprise Game To Memphis Grizzlies In Luka Doncic's Absence
They have won two in a row and are 5-5 in their last 10 games, sitting four games back of first place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies will be getting back key
Game outlook
They have won two in a row and are 5-5 in their last 10 games, sitting four games back of first place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies will be getting back key players in the near future and they are 1-1 when playing the Mavs this season, winning away in their most recent meeting. Both teams come into the game with their struggles, with Memphis sitting two wins behind the Portland Trail Blazers for the lowest win total in the West. The total opened at 228 and has not moved.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mavericks -142 | Grizzlies +120
Spread: Mavericks -2.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 59%.
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are current ranked 5th in scoring averaging 119.90 points per game, while being 22nd in defense allowing an average of 116.71 points to be scored against them per game. This season the Mavericks are 13-8 (11-10 ATS). Offensively, this includes 47.13% of their field goals and 74.06% of their free throws being successful, as well as 37.17% of their three pointers being successful. They are also averaging 42.62 rebounds per game and 25.71 offensive assists and 11.29 turnovers per game. Defensively, Dallas allows an average of 47.92% of field goals and 75.90% of free throws to be successful and 36.29% of three pointers. They are also averaging 46.67 defensive rebounds per game as well as 27.10 defensive assists and 13.52 turnovers per game. The last game was particularly successful with Dallas covering the spread as 10-point favorites scoring 125 against the Blazers. Luka Doncic lead the team with 32 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds, as well as Dante Exum adding a season-high 23 points.