NBA : Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Odds & Prediction

Game Info: January 27, 2025 8:30PM EST @ American Airlines Center

The Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks are hoping to bounce back from tough defeats. The Wizards have been on a losing streak and have a habit of being in high-scoring affairs, while the Mavericks, even though they’ve had a good offense, also have a losing streak. Both are capable of scoring but affected by injuries. This game is a chance for both teams to regroup and right the ship against one another.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Wizards 5.77 , Mavericks 1.15

Spread: Wizards +12 , Mavericks -12

Over/Under: 231

Team Recent Performance

Washington Wizards

Phoenix beat them 119-109 on January 26, they were underdogs at +14 and the total points were under 234. The Clippers won 110-93 on January 24, the total stayed under 225.5 in a game where they were +14.5 dogs. The Lakers won 111-88 on January 22, they were +13.5, and the total went under 227.5. Sacramento won 123-100 on January 20, the total went under, and they were underdogs at +17.5. Golden State won 122-114 on January 19, they were +13.5, only this time, the total was above 231.5.

Dallas Mavericks

They suffered their first loss to Boston 122-107 on January 26, as +9 underdogs, and topped the over 226. On January 24, they won 121-115 with OKC as +11.5 underdogs 224.5 as part of the over. On January 23 they failed to win by just 115-114 over Minnesota, but were covered by +3.5 underdogs, and the over 213. On January 21, they lost to Charlotte 110-105 as -4 point underdogs 224. Last, on January 18, they rolled OKC, 106-98, as +2.5 underdogs, and kept it under 221.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

As for the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks, both sit at 5-5. Wizards have been better against the spread (7-3 ATS) compared to Mavericks (3-7 ATS). Besides scoring, the two teams are pretty high-scoring, with Mavericks averaging 117.9 ppg and Wizards at 114.7. Dallas, meanwhile, shoots better from the field with a 48.25 FG% to 47.99 FG%, while these teams hit the three-ball better: Dallas 142/377 vs. Wizards 111/307. On average, both teams come down with almost the same number of rebounds with Washington at 44.7 rebounds and Dallas having 44.5 rebounds. Both good at 6.6 steals a game; Dallas leads with a slightly higher average halftime score of 61.9 to Washington’s 58.4.

Team Injuries Update

Washington Wizards

Malcolm Brogdon (PG, foot), Marvin Bagley (SF, knee), and Saddiq Bey (PF, knee) are out.

Dallas Mavericks

Dante Exum (PG, wrist), Dwight Powell (C, hip), Luka Doncic (SG, calf), and Naji Marshall (SF, illness) are out. Dereck Lively (C, ankle) is questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Dallas Mavericks will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 231.

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