Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 05/04/2024, 04:55  by Kennedy Kechula in NBA Predictions

The Dallas Mavericks will be at home against the Golden State Warriors in the two’s next regular season fixture. They come to this game as the fifth ranked team out in the Western Conference while the Warriors are 10th. The Mavericks lost to the Warriors earlier in the week and will be out for revenge here. They were defeated 104-100 on the road with the loss ending a seven match winning run. Jason Kidd’s men, who have forced their way into the automatic playoff places, responded to the loss last time out. They were able to get back to winning ways thanks to a 109-95 victory over the Hawks. The game came on the first night of a back to back. With six matches left to go in the regular season, Dallas are one game clear of the two teams directly below them. Derrick Lively and Josh Green have been ruled out for this game due to injuries. The Mavs have averaged 111.3 points over their last three matches.

The Warriors ended the Mavs’ winning streak now it's their winning run that is on the line. Steve Kerr’s men have won six games in a row which is the current longest active winning streak. After halting the Mavs, they went on to dominate the Rockets on the road 133-110. Their 42nd win of the season strengthened their hopes of the playoffs while subsequently ending those of the Rockets. Golden State, who occupy the final play-in spot in the West, are now four games clear of Houston in 11th spot. They now just have to win two of their remaining six games to confirm their play-in spot. The Warriors have the head to head advantage over the Rockets. Jonathan Kuminga will not be available for this trip. He is the only injury concern for the Warriors who have averaged 118 points over their last three games.