The Golden State Warriors picked up a road win over the Houston Rockets on Monday, but can they make it two straight on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks?
This is a tricky matchup with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both listed as questionable for this game, especially since the Mavericks have gone just 5-10 without Doncic in the 2022-23 campaign.
With several players out for the Warriors, including Andrew Wiggins, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are going to need to carry the scoring load in this matchup.
This could be a barnburner if Doncic and Irving play, so here is how I’m betting on this matchup:
Warriors vs. Mavericks odds, spread and total
Warriors vs. Mavericks prediction and pick
This season, the OVER is 25-10-1 when the Warriors are on the road, and I think this could be a high-scoring game if the Mavericks have their two stars in the lineup.
The last time these teams played, prior to the Irving deal and with Doncic out, they combined for 232 points.
Golden State has been an OVER machine as of late, going 5-2-1 on OVERs in its last eight games.
With no Wiggins or Gary Payton II to guard Doncic or Irving, Golden State’s No. 28 defense on the road is going to have problems.
Not only that, but the Warriors should be able to take advantage with their fast pace of play, as Dallas ranks 23rd in the league in defensive rating.
I’m expecting plenty of points in this matchup.
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Author: Peter Dewey
March 22, 2023 | 12:48 pm
