The Dallas Mavericks (39-26) visit the San Antonio Spurs (26-36) Tuesday at AT&T Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Mavericks-Spurs odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Both teams lost Sunday. The Mavericks dropped a 112-109 decision at home to the Indiana Pacers, while the Spurs fell 132-129 in overtime at the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Mavs are in seventh in the Western Conference, while the Spurs are five games out of the final playoff spot.
The Mavs eye a 4-0 sweep vs. the Spurs after taking the first three regular-season matchups. Dallas won two at home, covering a 5-point spread in a 117-110 win Nov. 18 and failing to cover an 8-point spread with a 102-98 win Dec. 26. The Mavs covered as 4-point favorites in San Antonio 109-103 Feb. 26. Only the first game in Dallas played to the Over.
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Mavericks at Spurs: Key injuries
Mavericks
- PG Jalen Brunson (shoulder) out
- C Willie Cauley-Stein (illness) out
- SG Seth Curry (ankle) out
- SG Luka Doncic (wrist) questionable
- SF Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) questionable
- SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (illness) out
- C Dwight Powell (Achilles) out
Spurs
- PF LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) doubtful
- PG Dejounte Murray (calf) out
- C Jakob Poeltl (knee) out
- SG Lonnie Walker IV (shin) questionable
Mavericks at Spurs: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Mavericks 119, Spurs 112
Moneyline (ML)
AVOID. Dallas (-167) is dealing with numerous injuries, but the main one is Doncic, who leads the Mavs with 28.5 points per game. If he plays, the Mavs are a lock to win. If he sits, this could go either way, but I’m PASSING on a moneyline play either way.
New to sports betting? Every $1.67 wagered on the Mavs’ ML would profit $1 if they win, while every $1 wagered on the Spurs ML (+140) would profit $1.40 if the Spurs prevail.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
If Doncic plays, the MAVERICKS (-3.5, –115) are the STRONGEST PLAY. The Mavs are 13-3 against the spread in their last 16 trips to San Antonio. Plus, the Spurs are currently on an 0-7 ATS run versus anyone.
Want more? Dallas is 20-9-2 ATS on the road this season and 12-4-1 ATS as a road dog.
Every $1.10 wagered on the Mavericks’ spread will profit $1 if they win by 4 or more points, but make sure Doncic is in the lineup!
Over/Under (O/U)
Because of all the injuries, the OVER 227.5 (-110) is only a small-unit play. The Mavericks rank third in scoring at 116.5 PPG and own the NBA’s second-best O/U record at 40-25. The Spurs are the No. 1 Over team at 38-23-1.
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