Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 3/12/25, 4:11 PM  by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks

The San Antonio Spurs will once again host the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in a rematch of their high-scoring showdown from Monday night. In that contest, the Mavericks narrowly escaped with a 133-129 victory, ending their five-game losing streak. Despite the win, the Mavericks remain in a tough spot, dealing with injuries and inconsistent play, making them one of the most unpredictable teams in the league right now.

The Mavericks have been struggling mightily in recent weeks, losing seven of their last nine games. Before their win over San Antonio on Monday, they had suffered five straight defeats, slipping further in the Western Conference standings. Injuries have played a huge role in their decline, with key players like Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, and Anthony Davis unavailable.

The lack of depth has forced Dallas to rely heavily on Luka Dončić, who has had to carry the team on both ends of the floor. While Dončić put up another stellar performance in Monday’s win, the Mavericks' defense remains a glaring issue. Allowing 129 points to the Spurs, who have also been struggling, highlights how vulnerable they are on that end of the court.

Meanwhile, the Spurs are in a similar slump, having lost eight of their last ten games. They currently sit 4.5 games out of the play-in tournament, making each remaining game crucial if they have any hopes of sneaking into postseason contention. San Antonio has dropped their last three games, falling to the Kings, Timberwolves, and Mavericks. Their upcoming schedule doesn’t get much easier, as they’ll face the Hornets, Pelicans, and Lakers after this matchup.