The Dallas Mavericks (48-29) go on the road to play the Washington Wizards (33-43) on Friday night. Dallas, currently third in the Western Conference standings, heads into this contest with momentum, winning five of its last six games, including a 120-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Washington has won three of its last four matchups, outlasting the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Kyle Kuzma (knee) is out for Washington.
Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena. Dallas is favored by nine points in the latest Mavericks vs. Wizards odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is 217.5. Before making any Wizards vs. Mavericks picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Mavs vs. Wizards, and just locked in its picks and NBA prediction. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Wizards vs. Mavs:
- Mavericks vs. Wizards spread: Dallas -9
- Mavericks vs. Wizards over-under: 217.5 points
- Mavericks vs. Wizards money line: Dallas -380, Washington +300
- DAL: Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as favorites
- WAS: Over is 7-1 in Wizards’ last eight games as home underdogs
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Why the Mavericks can cover
Guard Luka Doncic is an all-around offensive playmaker for Dallas. Doncic can orchestrate the offense with ease and get a bucket at all three levels. The three-time All-Star is fifth in points (28.1), sixth in assists (8.6) and pulls down 9.2 boards per game. He is also shooting 35 percent from downtown. The 2018 third-overall pick has produced 30-plus points in three straight games. In his last outing, Doncic amassed 35 points, nine rebounds, 13 assists and went 3-for-6 from deep.
Guard Jalen Brunson is another scorer in the backcourt for Dallas. Brunson has a smooth jumper from mid-range and beyond the arc. The Villanova product logs 16.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists. He is also knocking down 36 percent of his attempts from 3-point land. Brunson logged 20-plus points in three of his last eight games. On March 27, Brunson accumulated 22 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Why the Wizards can cover
Center Kristaps Porzingis is a versatile force in the frontcourt who will look forward to playing his former team. Porzingis is a reliable shooter on the perimeter and is a solid rim protector. The 2015 fifth overall pick logs 20 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. Porzingis has recorded five double-doubles over his past 11 games. On March 25, he notched 30 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.
Guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a two-way player for Washington. Caldwell-Pope has a quick release and is a fearless shooter. The Georgia product plays feisty and tenacious defense on the perimeter. Caldwell-Pope averages 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and shoots 39 percent from three. The 2020 NBA Champion has scored 20-plus in three straight games, including a 25-point outing in his last matchup.
How to make Wizards vs. Mavericks picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 219 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Mavericks vs. Wizards? And which side of the spread hits in well over 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
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