Mavericks vs. Wizards Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 27th, 2025

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An NBA spectacle is on the horizon – the Mavericks will go head-to-head with the Wizards on January 27th, 2025, in Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center. Boost your betting strategy with our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Mavericks vs. Wizards betting tip and prediction

This NBA matchup on January 27th, 2025, at 19:30 features a collision between the Western Conference and Eastern Conference. The Mavericks enters as -12.5 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Mavericks won, 112-104. The over/under for the upcoming game is 231 points.

The 2024-2025 basketball season emphasizes the pivotal role of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's delve into how teams are performing from long range. The Mavericks are currently draining 36.8% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their proficiency in long-range shooting. Meanwhile, the Wizards are impressively converting 33.3% of their shots from beyond the arc. In terms of shot selection, the Mavericks are dedicating 40% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Wizards are taking 42% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Dallas Mavericks

How are the Mavericks playing this season?

The Mavericks comes into this game with a 24-22 record, and they are currently 9th in the Western Conference standings. The Mavericks are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Mavericks win their most recent game?

No, Mavericks fell to the Celtics, 122-107. Luka Doncic scored 26 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Mavericks

The leading scorer for the Mavericks this season is Luka Doncic, who is averaging 28.1 points per game. Doncic also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 36.02. He scored 26 points on 8-for-16 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Wizards.

Other Team Leaders for the Mavericks

Coming into the January 27th, 2025 contest, Luka Doncic leads the Mavericks with 8.3 rebounds per game Luka Doncic has a team-high 7.8 assists per game The steals leader for the Mavericks is Luka Doncic (2 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Dereck Lively II is leading the way for the Mavericks with 1.7 blocks per game

Mavericks Team Analysis

The Mavericks' point differential this season is 2.9 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. They are averaging 115.1 points per game while allowing 112.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Mavericks are making 12.9 shots per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Mavericks are making 18.4 per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA.

Projected Mavericks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Wizards, the Mavericks' starting lineup consisted of Maxi Kleber, Derrick Jones Jr., Josh Green, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.

Washington Wizards

How are the Wizards playing this season?

The Wizards head this game with a 6-38 record, and they are currently 15th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Wizards are 0-10 in their last 10 games.

Did the Wizards win their most recent game?

No, Wizards came up short against the Suns, 119-109. Deni Avdija scored 25 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Wizards

The leading scorer for the Wizards this season is Jordan Poole, who is averaging 21.4 points per game. Jordan Poole also leads the team in minutes played per game with 33.44. He scored 3 points on 1-for-12 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Mavericks. In the last game, scored 56.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 58.8 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Wizards

Jonas Valanciunas is leading the way with 8.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 25 points in DraftKings and 23.8 in FanDuel. Jordan Poole is dishing out a team-high 4.9 assists per game. He has 56.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 58.8 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Wizards' leader is Jordan Poole with 1.6 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 56.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 58.8 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Wizards is Alex Sarr, who is sending back 1.6 shots per game. He scored 29.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 31.7 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Wizards Team Analysis

The Wizards' point differential this season is -14.3 points per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. They are averaging 107.8 points per game while allowing 122.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Wizards are making 12.8 shots per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Wizards are making 15.7 per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA.

Projected Wizards' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Mavericks, the Wizards' starting five were Marvin Bagley III, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Jordan Poole and Tyus Jones. For the upcoming matchup, Wizards has the following injuries: Marvin Bagley III is out (knee), Saddiq Bey is out (knee), and Malcolm Brogdon is out (foot).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Mavericks coming into this game as -12.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Mavericks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Mavericks are a -12.5 money line favorite for the game against the Wizards, and the suggestion is to pick the Mavericks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Mavericks and Wizards is 231 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Mavericks and Wizards have combined for just 2 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.