Mavericks vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 5

Published 10:19 pm Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The Dallas Mavericks (14-8) are heavily favored (-13.5) to continue a five-game winning streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (2-17) at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Capital One Arena. The contest airs on MNMT and KFAA.

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Mavericks vs. Wizards Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: MNMT and KFAA
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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Mavericks vs. Wizards Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Mavericks 122 – Wizards 108

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Spread & Total Prediction for Mavericks vs. Wizards

  • Pick ATS: Mavericks (- 13.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Mavericks (-14.5)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (235.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 229.8
  • The Mavericks (14-8-0 ATS) have covered the spread 63.6% of the time, 32% more often than the Wizards (6-13-0) this year.
  • As a 13.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Washington is 2-3 against the spread compared to the 1-0 ATS record Dallas puts up as a 13.5-point favorite.
  • Dallas’ games have gone over the total 54.5% of the time this season (12 out of 22), which is more often than Washington’s games have (nine out of 19).
  • As a moneyline favorite this season, the Mavericks are 9-5, while the Wizards are 2-17 as moneyline underdogs.

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Mavericks Performance Insights

  • Offensively, the Mavericks are averaging 118 points per game (sixth-ranked in league). They are surrendering 111.6 points per contest at the other end of the court (13th-ranked).
  • This season, Dallas is grabbing 45.1 boards per game (eighth-ranked in NBA) and allowing 43.9 rebounds per contest (15th-ranked).
  • The Mavericks are putting up 25.8 assists per game, which ranks them 15th in the NBA in 2024-25.
  • Dallas is 10th in the NBA with 13.4 turnovers per game so far this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 18th with 13.7 forced turnovers per contest.
  • With 12.8 treys per game, the Mavericks rank 16th in the NBA. They own a 36.7% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranks 13th in the league.

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Wizards Performance Insights

  • The Wizards are the third-worst squad in the NBA in points scored (107 per game) and second-worst in points conceded (122.8).
  • On the glass, Washington is 24th in the NBA in rebounds (42.5 per game). It is second-worst in rebounds conceded (47.6 per game).
  • The Wizards are 23rd in the NBA in assists (24.2 per game) in 2024-25.
  • Washington commits 15.3 turnovers per game and force 12.4 per game, ranking 22nd and 25th, respectively, in the NBA.
  • In 2024-25 the Wizards are third-worst in the NBA in 3-point makes (11.1 per game) and second-worst in 3-point percentage (31.2%).

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