NBA Odds: Mavericks vs. Wizards prediction, odds, and pick

Dallas Mavericks are in Washington to take on the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Dallas is third in the Western Conference, while Washington is eliminated from the playoffs. The Wizards were eliminated on Thursday night by the Atlanta Hawks. The Mavericks clinched a playoff berth on Wednesday. They have a head-to-head tie-breaker over the Golden State Warriors.

Dallas Mavericks have gone 32-11 since New Year's Eve. The team has the third-best record in basketball since then. Dallas made a trade with the Wizards for Kristaps Porzingis and Spencer Dinwiddie. Din widdidie is averaging 17.2 points and 4. 2 assists per game with Dallas. Porzines has thrived in Washington, but the team lacks the defensive presence needed to keep him in check.

Washington Wizards are underdogs against Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

Beal underwent season-ending surgery on his left wrist on February 10th. Kyle Kuzma is still out with right knee tendonitis. The Wizards have tried to compensate by giving Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Tomas Satoransky more playmaking duties. Porzingis has been a more aggressive, assertive offensive player with the Wizards.

Dallas has the upper hand even with both teams at full-strength. Porzingis and Dinwiddie are playing against each other for the first time.