Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 14/02/2024, 07:10  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 14/02/2024 at 12:30 in NBA Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs will head to the American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 31-23 and seventh in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 11-43 and bottom of the Conference standings. 

The San Antonio Spurs have faced a challenging period, enduring a seven-game losing streak before securing a much-needed 122-99 road win over the Raptors on Monday. Victor Wembenyama led the team with an impressive triple-double, amassing 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 blocks, while Devin Vassell added 25 points with six assists. The Spurs currently rank 24th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 112.2 points per game, while the Dallas Mavericks sit at 21st in the league defensively, allowing an average of 117.7 points per game. Defensively, the Spurs have struggled, conceding 120.5 points per game, which ranks 26th in the league. They have also allowed opponents to shoot 49% from the field, ranking 24th in that category. Charles Bassey and Marcus Morris are both listed as doubtful for the upcoming game.

The Dallas Mavericks are on a hot streak, aiming for their sixth consecutive win after a 112-104 home victory over the Wizards on Monday. Luka Doncic led the team with an impressive triple-double, recording 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 15 assists, while Kyrie Irving contributed 26 points along with seven rebounds. The Mavericks excel offensively, ranking seventh in the NBA in scoring with an average of 118.7 points per game, while the San Antonio Spurs rank 26th in points allowed per game, conceding an average of 120.5. Defensively, the Mavericks allow an average of 117.7 points per game, ranking 21st in the league. They also limit their opponents to 48.3% shooting from the field, which ranks 21st. Dereck Lively and Dante Exum are listed as potential absentees for the upcoming game.