Washington Wizards
Dallas Mavericks
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Wizards vs Mavericks

Is the Total Too High or Too Low?

There are reasons for anticipating that the Wizards and the Mavericks points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 228.5, you will find odds of -110 available.

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Mavs Claimed 130-108 Victory in Last H2H

Washington Wizards opened their season with a 133-120 road defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Khris Middleton led the way with 23 points, while Kyshawn George added 21 and Cam Whitmore chipped in 16.

Dallas Mavericks began their campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a 125-92 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center. Anthony Davis scored 22 points and had 13 rebounds, while PJ Washington totaled 17 points and Klay Thompson 10.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Mavs won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 130-108 triumph when facing the Wizards at American Airlines Center. The Mavs have enjoyed four consecutive victories against the Wizards. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks logo Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Wizards logo Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
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Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Wizards are averaging 103.8 points, 42.8 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 43.7% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 117.5 points and 51.7 rebounds per contest.

Bub Carrington is averaging 15.2 points, 6.3 assists and 2.8 (41.8%) 3-pointers made, while Justin Champagnie averages 8.5 rebounds.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 106.0 points, 41.7 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.6 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 73.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 117.7 points and 45.5 rebounds.

Anthony Davis is averaging 19.8 points and 8.6 rebounds, Spencer Dinwiddie 4.2 assists and Klay Thompson 2.5 (38.5%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards lineup: CJ McCollum, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Khris Middleton.

Dallas Mavericks lineup: Dereck Lively, Anthony Davis, PJ Washington, Klay Thompson, Cooper Flagg.

Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 228.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this NBA contest.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball picks. Up-to-date NBA team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Wizards vs Mavericks stats:

  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Wizards games.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Wizards games.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Mavs games.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Mavs games.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Mavs games.

Under 228.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Sarr Over 2.5 Assists -111 BetMGM logo

Alex Sarr (Wizards) has finished with Over 2.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. You can secure betting odds of -111 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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Anthony Davis Under 25.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Anthony Davis (Mavs) has recorded an average of 20.8 points in the past 5 home games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -109.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 228.5
Spread Wizards +11
Player Assists Alex Sarr Over 2.5

Our same game parlay pick is Under 228.5, Wizards +11 on the spread and Alex Sarr (Wizards) to get Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wizards Wizards logo 109 - 115 Mavericks logo Mavericks

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Mavericks to claim a 115-109 victory which will hopefully go close.

Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Mavs Big Favorites on the Moneyline

Dallas Mavericks are massive -435 favorites. They are regarded as 81% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back Washington Wizards, you will find +340 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 9.5 and total points is 228.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to bet Under 228.5, there are odds of -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Anthony Davis Favorite to Score the Most Points

Anthony Davis is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -108 that he goes Over 26.5 points and -125 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 26.5
-108
Under 26.5
-125
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C.J. McCollum (Wizards)
Over 17.5
-108
Under 17.5
-125
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 16.5
-123
Under 16.5
-108
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Khris Middleton (Wizards)
Over 14.5
-108
Under 14.5
-123
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Player Assists
Carlton Carrington (Wizards)
Over 4.5
+106
Under 4.5
-141
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Khris Middleton (Wizards)
Over 4.5
+120
Under 4.5
-159
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Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
-133
Under 3.5
+102
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C.J. McCollum (Wizards)
Over 3.5
-137
Under 3.5
+104
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Player Rebounds
Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 11.5
-109
Under 11.5
-122
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Alex Sarr (Wizards)
Over 7.5
+108
Under 7.5
-143
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Dereck Lively II (Mavericks)
Over 7.5
+102
Under 7.5
-135
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
-139
Under 6.5
+105
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Past Ten Mavs Home Games Feature Seven Losses

The Mavs have a 3-7 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 111.50 points per contest and conceding 118.60.

The Wizards have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 107.30 points on average and giving up 119.70.

The Mavs defeated the Wizards 130-108 when the teams last met at American Airlines Center. Across 8 head-to-head clashes at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have posted six victories, while the Wizards have managed two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O228.5 U228.5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Home Stats 3-7 230.10 111.50 118.60 5 5
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Away Stats 3-7 227.00 107.30 119.70 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
  • U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kyshawn George 1 32.8 21 4 21.0 4.0 3.0 9.0 2.0 1.0
CJ McCollum 1 29.1 9 3 9.0 3.0 - 6.0 - -
Bub Carrington 1 29 11 2 11.0 2.0 3.0 5.0 - -

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Davis 1 32.5 22 1 22.0 1.0 2.0 13.0 1.0 2.0
Cooper Flagg 1 31.5 10 - 10.0 - - 10.0 - 1.0
PJ Washington 1 29.4 17 1 17.0 1.0 2.0 5.0 1.0 -

Injuries & Suspensions

Washington Wizards Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Bilal Coulibaly
Injured

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dante Exum
Injured
Kyrie Irving
Injured
Daniel Gafford
Injured

Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Confirmed Lineup
2 Dereck Lively
3 Anthony Davis
25 PJ Washington
31 Klay Thompson
32 Cooper Flagg
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup
3 CJ McCollum
7 Bub Carrington
18 Kyshawn George
20 Alex Sarr
22 Khris Middleton

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

22 Oct NBA
Wizards 120-133 Bucks
13 Apr NBA
Wizards 119-118 Heat
11 Apr NBA
Wizards 89-119 Bulls
09 Apr NBA
76ers 122-103 Wizards
08 Apr NBA
Wizards 98-104 Pacers
06 Apr NBA
Wizards 90-124 Celtics
03 Apr NBA
Magic 109-97 Wizards
02 Apr NBA
Kings 111-116 Wizards
31 Mar NBA
Heat 120-94 Wizards
29 Mar NBA
Nets 115-112 Wizards

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

22 Oct NBA
Spurs 125-92 Mavericks
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Mavericks 106-120 Grizzlies
16 Apr NBA Playoffs
Mavericks 120-106 Kings
13 Apr NBA
Mavericks 97-132 Grizzlies
11 Apr NBA
Raptors 102-124 Mavericks
09 Apr NBA
Lakers 112-97 Mavericks
05 Apr NBA
Mavericks 104-135 Clippers
04 Apr NBA
Mavericks 91-114 Clippers
02 Apr NBA
Hawks 118-120 Mavericks
31 Mar NBA
Nets 113-109 Mavericks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak