Warriors vs. Mavericks Betting Preview: Bad Spot to Back Dallas?

Andrew O'Connor-Watts previews Tuesday's NBA game between the Warriors and Mavericks.

The Dallas Mavericks host the Golden State Warriors in a rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals. Both teams are in the midst of season-high streaks.

The Warriors and Mavericks are playing each other. Dallas won't get revenge on last season's disappointing exit.

The Warriors are on a three-game winning streak. They've won by an average of 17 points per game since their first road win against Houston Rockets. Steve Kerr's rotational changes have improved their defensive performance. The Warriors rank seventh in the league on Points Per Play in transition. The Mavericks are third-worst in this category.

The Mavericks are coming off a tough road trip and have lost their last four games in a row. Their biggest problem is their defense. The Warriors are the number one team in 3-Point Rate (44.7%) but last in Rim Rate. Dallas' best chance will be to outshoot the Warriors. Warriors' and Mavericks' chances are to limit the threes.

The Mavericks are coming home after a three-game road trip that included the Thanksgiving break. The Warriors are in good form and are favored to win.