Even without stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors are as dangerous as ever. Thanks to great efforts by Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, the Warriors have rattled off seven straight victories and can make it eight with a win over the lowly Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
Sportsbook opened the Dubs as 11.5-point home favorites with a total of 212.5.
- The Warriors are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games against teams with losing records.
- The Mavericks are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games after a win.
- The Mavericks are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games against the Warriors.
Curry sat out the last three games and likely won’t be available for the rest of the week as a result of an ankle injury, while the team expects to have Green back in the lineup for tonight’s prime-time affair. Golden State is also getting solid performances from its supporting cast, as role players Jordan Bell, David West and Omri Casspi all scored in double figures in Monday’s 111-104 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Mavericks have dropped their last four road games but enter the tilt on a positive note thanks to a big 95-89 win over the mighty San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Guards Yogi Ferrell, Wesley Matthews and J.J. Barea scored 16 points apiece while holding the Spurs backcourt trio of Tony Parker, Danny Green and Manu Ginobili to a measly 14 points combined.
Mavs rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. hasn’t played in the last three games and is not expected to play in this one due to a hip injury.
When the Mavericks and Warriors get together, high-scoring games are the story. In the last seven meetings between the clubs, the OVER is 5-2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Oddsmakers at Sportsbook opened the Golden State Warriors as 12-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 210.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 111-96 win for the Warriors on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Golden State battles the Dallas Mavericks, currently with an 8-20 mark (13-15 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 14-13-1 for the Warriors and 12-16 for the Mavericks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Golden State vs Dallas injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 2 (Warriors) and the No. 18 (Mavericks) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Dallas Mavericks rank No. 21 in the league with 42 per game. That compares with Golden State's No. 10 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Golden State is the NBA's No. 2-ranked team at 12.32 treys per game, while the Mavericks rate No. 7 with 11.54 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dallas earned a 95-89 victory over San Antonio on Tuesday, getting 17 points from Harrison Barnes at American Airlines Center.
Golden State earned a 111-104 victory over Portland on Monday, getting 28 points from Kevin Durant at Oracle Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas at San Antonio, Saturday, December 16
Golden State at Los Angeles, Monday, December 18
