The San Antonio Spurs (6-7) travel to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (5-7) on Saturday, November 16th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on NBA. Both the Spurs and Mavericks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30 ET.

Spurs vs Mavericks

The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Spurs fell to 6-7 on the season after a 120-115 home loss to the Lakers on Friday. San Antonio entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 235 points surpassed the pre-game O/U line of 228.

San Antonio started strong with an 11-0 run but couldn’t maintain the momentum. The Lakers took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Spurs 37-30. San Antonio edged L.A. 26-25 in the 3rd and made a push in the 4th, closing the gap to 120-115, but it wasn’t enough.

The Mavericks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Dallas fell to 5-7 on the season after a 115-113 loss to the Jazz on Thursday. The Mavericks, who were -7.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, just under the 230-point line.

Utah took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 73-72 to 83-73. The Jazz outscored Dallas 38-21 in the 3rd quarter, but the Mavericks rallied in the 4th, holding Utah to 16 points while scoring 28 of their own.

Spurs Offense Breakdown

In the Spurs’ 120-115 loss to the Lakers, Victor Wembanyama led the way with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists, hitting 4 threes despite shooting just 30.8% from deep. Stephon Castle added 22 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, while Devin Vassell contributed 15 points and 3 made threes.

San Antonio connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc and 48.9% overall. Wembanyama scored 9 points in the opening quarter, while Castle added 9 in the 2nd. Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson each scored 5 points in the final period, with Johnson and Chris Paul both adding 6 points in the 4th.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Luka Doncic put up 37 points and 9 assists in the Mavericks’ 115-113 loss to the Jazz, shooting 52% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 30.8%. As a team, Dallas shot 50.6% overall, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 12 threes at a 30.8% rate.

Naji Marshall added 19 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while Klay Thompson contributed 17 points, knocking down 5 threes despite shooting 35.3% from the field. Quentin Grimes also chipped in 15 points, with 8 coming in the opening quarter.

Spurs Team Defense

Defensively, the Spurs struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 25. Overall, they gave up 120 points on 50% shooting from the field.

San Antonio allowed the Lakers to hit 14 threes at a 45% clip. The Spurs sent the Lakers to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Spurs finished with 6 steals and 5 blocks.

Mavericks Team Defense

The Spurs couldn’t overcome a tough 2nd quarter defensively, where they gave up 37 points, leading to a 120-115 loss against the Lakers. San Antonio allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 25 and 27 points, respectively.

Overall, the Lakers shot 50% from the field, including 45% from deep, hitting 14 threes. The Spurs sent the Lakers to the line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws. San Antonio finished with 29 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals and 5 blocks.

Spurs vs Mavericks Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 103 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• In their last five games at home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-3-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
• The last ten games that Dallas was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 4-6 straight up.

Spurs vs Mavericks Prediction

In this Spurs vs. Mavericks matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Spurs at +10.5. While we project the Mavericks to win 140-130, our recommendation is to bet on the Spurs for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 228, and our model projects the Spurs and Mavericks to reach a combined total of 270 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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