Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Prediction 4/2/2024

The Dallas Mavericks (45-29) travel to face off against the Golden State Warriors (40-34) on Tuesday, April 2nd. This game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and televised on TNT. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

Mavericks vs Warriors

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The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win

In their last game, the Mavericks defeated the Rockets with a final score of 125-107. At the beginning of the second half, the Mavericks were leading 66-45.

With a 45-29 overall record, the Mavericks are looking to extend their seven-game winning streak. Currently, they are in 5th place in the Western Conference and are leading the Southwest division.

In terms of the spread, Dallas currently holds an ATS record of 43-31, which is above .500. On the road, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 25-12 compared to a 18-19 record vs. the spread at home.

The Warriors Are Coming Off A Win

In their last game, the Warriors defeated the Spurs with a final score of 117-113. Despite being behind at halftime 60-52, the Warriors picked up the win.

Over their last ten games, the Warriors are 6-4 and have an overall record of 40-34 as they get ready to play the Mavericks. When it comes to playing on the road, the Warriors are 22-15 compared to their 18-19 record at home this season.

Golden State comes in with an overall ATS record of 40-33 so far this season. This season, Golden State has a 24-24 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 16-9 as underdogs.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

The Dallas offense will take the floor in today’s game with the league’s 6th ranked offense at 118.7 points per game.

When it comes to scoring, the Mavericks are 6th in the NBA, averaging 118.7 points per game. On the road, they are 3rd in the league, putting up 118.1 points per contest.

Dallas is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 2nd in both three-point attempts and makes. Overall, they are hitting 37% of their shots from beyond the arc.

So far this season, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

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Heading into play, the Warriors’ offense is rated 7th in the league in scoring, averaging 118 points per contest.

At home, the Warriors are averaging 117.9 points per game, which is 11th in the league. Overall, they are 7th in scoring at 118 points per game. Golden State has outscored the NBA scoring average in 58.1% of their games this season.

When it comes to pace, the Warriors are 10th in the league at 99.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 15th at 47%. From two-point range, Golden State is 14th in shooting percentage at 54%.

One of the strengths of the Warriors’ offense is their three-point shooting. They are 3rd in the NBA in both three-point makes per game (14.7) and three-point attempts per game (39.2). Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.

Mavericks Team Defense

The Mavericks’ defense is presently ranked 20th in the league, allowing an average of 116.3 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 54.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.6% of their three-point attempts.

Warriors Team Defense

At this time, the Warriors’ defense is positioned 17th in the NBA, permitting 115.9 points per game. Inside the arc, the Warriors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.2% and 35.8% from three-point territory.

Key Players For The Mavericks And Warriors

In today’s game, we anticipate Luka Doncic leading the scoring for the Mavericks, contributing 34 points while shooting 12/24 from the field. During this season, he is delivering an average of 34 points per game, along with 9.1 rebounds.

On the flip side, our predictions place Stephen Curry as the leading scorer for the Warriors. We expect him to conclude the game with a team-high 26 while also collecting 4 rebounds. This season, he is shooting at a field goal percentage of 44.9%, and his scoring average is 26.6 points per game.

Mavericks vs Warriors Trends

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Mavericks offense has averaged 122 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Dallas posted an overall record of 8-2 while going 8-2 ATS.
  • In their last three home games, Golden State has averaged 111 points per game while allowing 101. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
  • The Warriors have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Mavericks vs Warriors Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1, the Mavericks is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 233.5 and given that our model is projecting 229 points between the teams, we like the under.


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