Spurs vs Mavericks: Doncic Looks to End 4-Game Skid Against Tired Wembanyama Squad
The San Antonio Spurs (6-7) face the Dallas Mavericks (5-7) at American Airlines Center on Saturday at 8:30 pm ET in a crucial Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks enter as 12.5-point favorites, looking to snap a four-game losing streak.
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Game Analysis: The Spurs come off a tough 120-115 loss to the Lakers, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 28 points. Playing their third game in four nights, fatigue could be a factor. Meanwhile, the Mavericks dropped their fourth straight despite Luka Doncic's 37-point effort against the Jazz.
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Key Factors:
- Mavericks have NBA's 7th-best offense
- Spurs allow 6th-most fastbreak points
- Dallas has covered in 40 of last 67 games
- PJ Washington (knee) doubtful, Naji Marshall (knee) questionable for Mavs
Best Bets:
- Mavericks -12.5 (-110)
- Over 228.5 (-110)
Notable Player Props:
- Luka Doncic over 28.5 points (-140)
- Victor Wembanyama over 2.5 threes (-13)
- Doncic points + rebounds + assists: 47.5
Odds Overview:
- Spread: Mavericks -12.5
- Moneyline: Mavericks -700, Spurs +500
- Total: 228.5 points
- Implied Win Probability: Mavericks 87.5%, Spurs 16.7%
The Mavericks' superior offense and home-court advantage, combined with the Spurs' fatigue and defensive struggles, suggest Dallas should cover the spread in a high-scoring affair.
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