Wizards vs. Mavericks NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 5

Wizards vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Capital One Arena -- Washington D.C.
• Coverage: MNMT and KFAA

The Dallas Mavericks (14-8) will look to continue a five-game winning streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (2-17) on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Capital One Arena as heavy, 14.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT and KFAA. The over/under is 232 in the matchup.

Wizards vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Wizards vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Mavericks win (73.4%)

Wizards vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Mavericks have put together a 14-8-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Wizards have five wins against the spread in 19 games this year.
• Mavericks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 12 times out of 19 chances this season.
• Wizards games this year have eclipsed the over/under 47.4% of the time (nine out of 19 games with a set point total).
• Dallas has covered the spread in the same percentage of games at home as away games (63.6%). It has covered seven times in 11 games when playing at home and seven times in 11 games on the road.
• In terms of over/unders, the Mavericks hit the over less often at home, as they've exceeded the total four times in 11 opportunities this season (36.4%). On the road, they have hit the over eight times in 11 opportunities (72.7%).
• Washington's winning percentage against the spread at home is .222 (2-7-0). On the road, it is .300 (3-6-1).
• Wizards games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (three times out of nine) than on the road (six of 10) this season.

Mavericks Leaders

• Luka Doncic's numbers on the season are 29.1 points, 7.9 boards and 7.8 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the field and 34.2% from downtown, with an average of 3.4 made 3-pointers.
• Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.1 points, 5.4 assists and 4.9 boards.
• Daniel Gafford's numbers on the season are 12.6 points, 6.6 boards and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 73.2% from the floor (first in NBA).
• P.J. Washington's numbers on the season are 12.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest, shooting 46.6% from the field and 38.5% from downtown, with an average of 1.5 made 3-pointers.
• Dereck Lively is averaging 9.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

Wizards Leaders

• Per game, Jordan Poole gives the Wizards 20.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists. He also averages 1.8 steals (fourth in league) and 0.5 blocks.
• Jonas Valanciunas averages 12.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He is also making 58% of his shots from the floor.
• Alex Sarr's numbers on the season are 10.5 points, 6.2 boards and 2.1 assists per contest. He is draining 37.7% of his shots from the field and 24.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.1 treys.
• Bilal Coulibaly's numbers on the season are 12.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He is draining 46.8% of his shots from the floor.
• The Wizards get 9 points per game from Bub Carrington, plus 4.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

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