The Washington Wizards (6-38) travel to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (24-22) on Monday, January 27th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on KFAA. Both the Wizards and Mavericks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30 ET.
Wizards vs Mavericks
The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Washington fell to 6-38 on the season after a 119-109 loss to the Suns on Saturday. Despite being +14 point underdogs, the Wizards kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game were 228, which was 5.5 points under the pre-game line of 233.5.
The Wizards got off to a slow start, trailing 35-24 after the 1st quarter. They were down 96-85 going into the 4th but outscored the Suns 24-23 in the final period.
The Mavericks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Mavericks fell to 24-22 on the season after a 122-107 home loss to the Celtics on Saturday. Dallas entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15 points. The total score of 229 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 226.5.
Dallas started strong, leading 29-25 after the 1st quarter, but Boston took control by outscoring them 34-20 in the 2nd quarter and 37-27 in the 3rd. The Mavericks went on an 11-0 run to cut the deficit from 59-46 to 59-57, but the Celtics pulled away again, leading 96-76 going into the 4th quarter. Dallas outscored Boston 31-26 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.
Wizards Offense Breakdown
In their 119-109 loss to the Suns, the Wizards connected on 18 threes, shooting 43.9% from deep and 46.7% overall. Kyle Kuzma led the way with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 made threes, while Jordan Poole added 19 points and 10 assists, also hitting 5 threes.
Kuzma scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 4th. Poole contributed 9 points in the 3rd, and Bilal Coulibaly scored 6 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
Mavericks Offense Breakdown
In their 122-107 loss to the Celtics, the Mavericks struggled offensively, shooting 44.3% from the field and making just 8 three-pointers at a 36.4% clip. Kyrie Irving led the way with 22 points and 5 assists, while Quentin Grimes added 20 points, scoring 10 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Daniel Gafford contributed a double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds, and P.J. Washington chipped in 17 points, including 5 in the final quarter. Grimes hit 2 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep in the game.
Wizards Team Defense
The Wizards struggled defensively in the first half, giving up 68 points to the Suns, but they tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 23 points. Overall, Washington allowed Phoenix to shoot 44% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Wizards held the Suns to 32% shooting, with Phoenix hitting 13 threes. Washington also sent the Suns to the line 28 times, where they made 26 free throws. The Wizards finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.
Mavericks Team Defense
The Wizards struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing 35 and 33 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 23 points. Overall, they allowed the Suns to score 119 points on 44% shooting.
From beyond the arc, Washington held Phoenix to 13 threes on 32% shooting. The Suns also went to the line 28 times, making 26 free throws. The Wizards finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.
Wizards vs Mavericks Trends
- In their last ten games away from home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-10 while going 3-6-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 103 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their ten previous home games, Dallas has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-10. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
Wizards vs Mavericks Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +12, the Wizards 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 231.5 and given that our model is projecting 214 points between the teams, we like the under.
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Last updated:January 27, 2025 Mavericks, Wizards