The Dallas Mavericks (34-35) visit the San Antonio Spurs (18-50) Wednesday. Tip from AT&T Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Dallas was steamrolled 104-88 by the visiting Memphis Grizzlies Monday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point underdog. It has now lost 3 games in a row and is just 3-7 in its last 10 games. The Mavericks are also 3-7 against the spread (ATS) in that span to fall to 25-42-2 ATS this season.
The Spurs destroyed the Orlando Magic 132-114 Tuesday to cover as 7-point home underdogs. San Antonio is 4-6 straight up and ATS in its last 10 games, falling to 27-40 ATS on the season.
Dallas has won both meetings between these teams this season. The Mavericks failed to cover as 7-point favorites in a 126-126 road victory on Dec. 31 and covered as 14-point favorites in a 142-116 victory on Feb. 23. The Over cashed in both games.
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Mavericks at Spurs odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Spurs +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -5.5 (-110) | Spurs +5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Mavericks at Spurs key injuries
Mavericks
- F Luka Doncic (thigh) out
- G Tim Hardaway Jr. (calf) questionable
- G Kyrie Irving (foot) questionable
- F Christion Wood (foot) questionable
Spurs
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Mavericks at Spurs picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 113, Spurs 109
Moneyline
PASS.
With Irving possibly coming back for this game and San Antonio sporting a 17-50 overall record, Dallas (-220) is justifiably a heavy favorite. However, you shouldn’t risk more than 2 times your potential return, so the moneyline is not worth a play in this one.
Against the spread
BET SPURS +5.5 (-110).
Dallas is just 1-14 ATS this season as a 5-7-point favorite and 13-20 ATS on the road. The Mavericks are also 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games against a team with a losing home record and 0-4 ATS in its last 4 road games against a team with a winning percentage below .400.
San Antonio is 3-2 ATS in its last 5 home games and 17-16 ATS at home (compared to just 11-22 ATS on the road).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 231.5 (-110).
The Under is 3-0-1 in the Mavericks’ last 4 games overall, 3-0-1 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 or more points in their previous game and 3-0 in their last 3 road games. Dallas also ranks 29th of 30 teams in pace which inevitably prohibits them from scoring as many points. For the Spurs, the Under is 4-0 in their last 4 Wednesday games.
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