The Dallas Mavericks'(8-3) visit the'Washington Wizards'(2-8) on Wednesday. Tip from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Mavericks vs. Wizards'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Washington won both games last season
Dallas fell 131-110 on the latter half of a back-to-back series against the Pelicans on Tuesday, failing to cover as a 3.5-point road favorite. G Kyrie Irving'and F'Tim Hardaway Jr.'led the team in scoring with 17 points each. G'Luka Doncic added 16 points while only 4 Mavericks players scored in double figures. The team shot 42.2% from the field and 33.3% from 3.
Washington lost its 3rd game in a row on Monday, falling 111-107 against the Raptors while covering as an 8.5-point road underdog. F'Kyle Kuzma'scored a team-high 34 points on 14-of-25 shooting while 6 total Washington players scored in double figures. The Wizards shot 51.2% from the field, including 46.2% from 3 in the loss.