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

Prediction published on 19/03/2024, 04:56  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 19/03/2024 at 16:04 in NBA Predictions

The Dallas Mavericks will be away to fellow Texas rivals the San Antonio Spurs for their next NBA regular season game. They are currently seventh in the Western Conference standings while the Spurs are bottom. San Antonio have already been eliminated from the running for a playoff berth. Greg Popovich’s men have been one of the whipping boys this season and currently possess the third-worst record in the league. They have managed just 15 wins in 68 outings. The Spurs are however coming off a win and this could have them confident of earning all the spoils here. They defeated the Nets in OT 122-115 at home to snap a three-game skid. Five players scored in double figures with three putting up more than 20. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 33 points. No injuries were reported after the game and the same squad is expected to be available here. The Spurs have averaged 109.7 points over their last three games.

The Mavericks have won the first three matchups this season with their Texas rivals. They have already claimed the regular season spoils and will now seek a sweep of this series. Jason Kidd’s men won 126-119 the last time they were in San Antonio. Luka Doncic scored 33 points then and he has been listed as ‘Probable’ for this trip. Doncic, who has been in and out of the team due to injuries, scored 37 points in Dallas’ last outing. This propelled them to a 107-105 victory over the Nuggets and allowed them to get back to winning ways. The Mavs have been in terrific form in recent weeks and have won five of their last six games. They have now compiled a 39-29 record and are battling to secure an automatic playoff spot. Dallas, who have averaged 111.7 points over their last three matches, are half a game from the top six. Josh Green will miss this game due to an ankle problem.