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() Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks (10-24)
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 3
Time: 8:30PM EST
Venue: American Airlines Center – Dallas, Texas
NBA Moneyline Odds: Off
NBA Betting Odds: Off
NBA Betting Total: Off
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Tuesday night NBA sees the Washington Wizards traveling to American Airlines Arena to take on the Dallas Mavericks.
These two have not faced off yet during the 2016-17 campaign, and they split last year’s two-game season series.
*All statistics, rankings and trends are current as of this writing at 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 3.
Washington Wizards
Washington enters this contest as the 12th-highest scoring team in the NBA. It is averaging 105.7 points per contest.
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The Wizards are also 12th in offensive efficiency, and they run the No. 14 pace in the Association.
Defensively is where this team has left a lot to be desired on the year. So far this season, the Wizards are just 22nd in points per game allowed, giving up 106.1 per contest.
The team is slightly better in terms of defensive efficiency, landing in the No. 20 spot at this point in the procces.
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The good news is that against Dallas, it’s going up against a team that is known for its defense — not its offense. This means a subpar defensive performance won’t kill them.
In fact, that’s a good chance the Mavs’ offense actually makes Washington’s defense look better than it actually is.
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas’ offense is the worst in the NBA in terms of points per game. Out of 30 teams, it ranks 30th in that category, posting just 95.1 points per night.
As bad as that sounds (and it’s not great), there is an asterisk. The Mavericks run the second-slowest pace in the NBA.
Slower pace equals fewer possessions; fewer possessions equal fewer points.
But as much as MFFL (Mavs Fans For Life) would like to use this as an excuse, that argument comes to a close when you realize the team is still just 25th in offensive efficiency.
Defense is where this team has made a name for itself on the year. Dallas is allowing an impressive 100.6 points per game, which is good enough for fifth in the league.
The problem is that, once again, we have to consider the asterisk.
Dallas running as slow a pace as it does means, again, fewer possessions. And as we already discussed: Fewer possessions equal fewer points — even for the other team.
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On the year, Dallas is just 22nd in defensive efficiency.
Don’t be surprised if the Mavs’ defense struggles Tuesday night.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Wizards are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
- Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
- Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Mavericks are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 vs. NBA Southeast.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Free Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Prediction:
The Mavs have drastically improved over the last couple of weeks, but picking them against a Wizards squad that has momentum at this juncture just doesn’t make sense.
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Washington should come away with a solid road win in Dallas on Tuesday night.
NBA Free Score Prediction: Washington 108 – Dallas 99
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