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Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Capital One Arena — Washington, DC

Article updated Dec 5, 2:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the Washington Wizards in a cross-conference game on Thursday night. The Mavericks are on a hot streak, with a 14-8 record and five

Game outlook

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the Washington Wizards in a cross-conference game on Thursday night. The Mavericks are on a hot streak, with a 14-8 record and five consecutive wins, while the struggling Wizards stand at 2-17 and have lost 15 games in a row. The game is set to begin at 7:10 pm EST, with the Mavericks favored to win by 13 points according to the current line. Stay tuned for the prediction of the outcome of the Mavs/Wizards matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mavericks -800 | Wizards +575

Spread: Mavericks -13 (-110) | Wizards +13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 235.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 89%.

Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks have been on a five-game winning streak, with star guard Luka Doncic returning to lead the team to a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Doncic's performance helped the Mavs secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. Spencer Dinwiddie and PJ Washington also played key roles in the win, hitting crucial three-pointers in the final minutes. With their star player back, the Mavericks look strong heading into the holiday stretch and are expected to be a tough team to beat in the NBA Cup. The team's statistics show a strong offensive performance, ranking sixth in scoring and fifth in field goal shooting. Defensively, the Mavs are solid as well, ranking 12th in scoring defense and sixth in field goal defense. Despite key injuries, Dallas is performing well and will face OKC in the quarterfinals. They have an overall record of 14-8 and are currently ranked ninth in the power rankings.

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Washington Wizards Analysis

The Washington Wizards are currently experiencing a difficult season, holding the NBA's worst record and losing 15 consecutive games. The team is struggling on both offense and defense, ranking poorly in various statistical categories. Additionally, the Wizards have several key injuries that are impacting their performance. Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for sports betting enthusiasts to capitalize on favorable odds and promotions.

Washington Wizards Face Tough Challenge Against Dallas Mavericks with Healthy and Skilled Roster

The Washington Wizards are facing challenges heading into their upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks, who have a healthy and talented roster. The Mavericks are excelling in field goal shooting and scoring, ranking fifth and sixth in the NBA, respectively. This could pose a significant challenge for the Wizards, who are struggling defensively, ranking 29th in scoring defense and 25th in field goal defense. Additionally, the Wizards are not performing well in turnovers per game and rebounding, ranking 22nd and 18th in the league, respectively. On the other hand, the Mavericks have improved significantly in rebounding this season, ranking 8th in total rebounds per game. With skilled ball handlers like Irving and Doncic, the Mavericks also have a top-ten ranking in the fewest turnovers per game. Given the Wizards' poor home record and the Mavericks' strengths, it is likely that the Mavs will come out on top.

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SportsJaw Mavericks vs Wizards archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mavericks vs Wizards matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Dallas Mavericks-685 → -950Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington Wizards+493 → +640Moved
  • Spread · Dallas Mavericks-12.5 (-110) → -13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Washington Wizards+12.5 (-110) → +13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over235 (-110) → 232 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under235 (-110) → 232 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Dallas Mavericks
2-2 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington Wizards
2-2 matchup record · 3-6-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-05T07:23:03.605Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Dallas Mavericks have been on a five-game winning streak, with star guard Luka Doncic returning to lead the team to a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Doncic's performance helped the Mavs secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. Spencer Dinwiddie and PJ Washington also played key roles in the win, hitting crucial three-pointers in the final minutes. With their star player back, the Mavericks look strong heading into the holiday stretch and are expected to be a tough team to beat in the NBA Cup. The team's statistics show a strong offensive performance, ranking sixth in scoring and fifth in field goal shooting. Defensively, the Mavs are solid as well, ranking 12th in scoring defense and sixth in field goal defense. Despite key injuries, Dallas is performing well and will face OKC in the quarterfinals. They have an overall record of 14-8 and are currently ranked ninth in the power rankings.

The Washington Wizards are currently experiencing a difficult season, holding the NBA's worst record and losing 15 consecutive games. The team is struggling on both offense and defense, ranking poorly in various statistical categories. Additionally, the Wizards have several key injuries that are impacting their performance. Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for sports betting enthusiasts to capitalize on favorable odds and promotions.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Dallas Mavericks defeated Washington Wizards 137-101

Dallas Mavericks defeated Washington Wizards 137-101 on December 5, 2024, a 36-point decision in the series. Dallas Mavericks' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 35-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Dallas Mavericks -13.5 (-110) spread, Dallas Mavericks covered, while the 238 combined points finished over the recorded total of 232.

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Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeSpread · Dallas Mavericks -13 (-110)Win
  • JtgarciaSpread · Washington Wizards +13 (-110)Loss
  • Teddy718Spread · Dallas Mavericks -13 (-110)Win
  • PurplebloodTotal · Over 235.5 (-110)Win
  • JaredkuntzSpread · Dallas Mavericks -14 (-110)Win