NBA Showdown: Spurs and Mavericks to Meet in Key Southwest Division Matchup Saturday Night
The NBA's 2023-24 season tips off on Saturday, December 23, with the San Antonio Spurs meeting the Dallas Mavericks in a Southwest Division showdown at American Airlines
Game outlook
The NBA's 2023-24 season tips off on Saturday, December 23, with the San Antonio Spurs meeting the Dallas Mavericks in a Southwest Division showdown at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas starting at 8:30 PM ET. The Mavericks currently occupy the betting favorite spot, opening at -7, and the line has not moved. This will be the second matchup between these teams this season, with the Mavericks emerging victorious 126-119 as 4.5-point road favorites and going over the 231-point line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Spurs +230 | Mavericks -275
Spread: Spurs +7 (-110) | Mavericks -7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 239 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 73%.
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have only won one of their last 22 games, and have committed 19 turnovers in their last game against the Chicago Bulls, leading to a 54.4% field goal success rate. Devin Vassell led the way for San Antonio with 21 points, while rookie Victor Wembanyama had 7 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Wembanyama is currently leading the Spurs scoring with 18.5 points per game, with Vassell adding 18.3.
Dallas Mavericks Analysis
The Dallas Mavericks have a 16-11 record (14-14 against the spread) and are ranked #6 in offense (scoring 118.9 points per 100 possessions) and #21 in defense (allowing 117.6 points per 100 possessions). They are missing Kyrie Irving, who has been out indefinitely with a heel injury. The Mavericks are shooting 47.15% from the field (18th in the NBA) and 36.97% from deep (17th in the NBA). On defense, they are allowing 48.78% from the field (24th in the NBA) and 37.25% from deep (19th in the NBA).