San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The San Antonio Spurs (4-23) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (16-12) in a battle of the Texas teams. San Antonio has started up their losing streak again and has now lost three consecutive games. The Spurs are 2-11 on the road this season. Dallas is on a three-game losing streak after falling to the Houston Rockets by 26. The Mavericks are 7-6 at home this season. Tipoff is set for 8:30 PM EST from the American Airlines Center.
Spurs lose their third straight game by double digits
The San Antonio Spurs snapped an 18-game losing streak against the Lakers on December 15th but have since lost three straight games, all by double digits. On Thursday the Spurs lost to the Bulls 114-95 on the road. Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 21 points on 7-15 shooting and grabbed four rebounds. Zach Collins was very productive off the bench finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds. Malaki Branham had 13 points and six rebounds and Keldon Johnson added 11 points. The Spurs shot 45.7% from the field and 33.3% from three. The Spurs gave up 114 points to the Bulls and allowed them to shoot 54.4% from the field but just 25% from three.
This season, the Spurs are averaging 110 PPG on 45.4% shooting from the field and 34.3% shooting from three. The Spurs are 29th in the NBA in offensive rating. San Antonio is giving up 122.2 PPG and allowing their opponents to shoot 49.3% from the field and 38.7% from three. The Spurs are ninth in blocks per game but 23rd in defensive rating.
Mavericks get routed without Doncic
The Mavericks were routed in their last game against the Houston Rockets 122-96. Olivier-Maxence Prosper led the Mavericks with 20 points and six rebounds off the bench. Dexter Dennis finished with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists. Richaun Holmes had 16 points and eight rebounds and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 16 points. The Mavericks shot 34.7% from the field and just 17.5% from three. Houston scored 122 points and shot 48.4% from the field and 28.9% from three. Luka Doncic did not play in this game due to a quadriceps injury.
With Luka Doncic in the lineup, the Mavericks are one of the best offensive teams in the NBA. Dallas is averaging 119 PPG on 47.1% shooting from the field and 37% shooting from three. The Mavericks are 9th in field goals made per game, third in assist/turnover ratio, and second in three-pointers made and attempted per game. Dallas has not been great defensively, giving up 117.7 PPG and allowing their opponents to shoot 48.8% from the field and 37.2% from three. Overall, Dallas is sixth in offensive rating and 25th in defensive rating.
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The status of Luka Doncic will be something to watch going into this game but the Mavericks should be able to put up a solid offensive performance without him. The Spurs will get an opportunity to play one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA and they have shown they can put up points on weak defensive teams. The Mavericks are optimistic that Doncic will be good to go Saturday night and he will be looking to will his Mavericks to a win after losing three straight. The Spurs will be able to compete in this matchup and keep this game fairly close but Doncic will have a big game if he is cleared to play and will lead Dallas to a win.
Take Dallas -6.5
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks -6.5
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The Mavericks could be without Luka Doncic in this game and that will hurt their offenses and chances of competing in this game immensely. Without Doncic, the Mavericks scored just 96 points against the Rockets and struggled to find an offensive rhythm, but they will be facing one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA. Both these teams are bad defensively and have given up a ton of points. The Spurs are young and are still adapting to life with Victor Wembanyama but they have shown flashes of being a good offensive team. Both these teams are playing at very fast paces as the Spurs are fourth in pace and the Mavericks are 10th. Expect a fast-paced game with a lot of points being put on the board.
