The Golden State Warriors (64-7) look to extend their 33-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (35-36). The game starts at 10:30 pm ET on Friday, Mar. 25 and will air on FSW and GS2.
The Warriors were victorious over the Clippers 114-98 on Wednesday. Stephen Curry was the game’s high scorer with 33 points on 12-for-23 shooting. The Mavericks, meanwhile, are coming off a 109-103 loss at the hands of the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Wesley Matthews had a good shooting night, leading the team with 22 points.
Over the last five games, Dirk Nowitzki has been on a tear for the Mavericks. During that stretch, he has averaged 25.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 2.0 three-pointers.
The Warriors have won two out of three against the Mavericks this season, including a 130-112 blowout in their last matchup. Klay Thompson scored a game-high 39 points.
The Warriors look to build on their records of 64-7 Straight Up (SU) and 38-30-3 Against The Spread (ATS). They have gone 64-7 SU and 38-30-3 ATS against teams from the Western Conference. The Warriors have the most prolific offense in the entire league, averaging 115.2 points per game. Golden State is excellent from the perimeter with a league-high 917 three-pointers made (12.0 per game). The Warriors have a distinct advantage on the boards in this matchup. They are the third-ranked rebounding team in the NBA, averaging 46.3 per game, while the Mavericks rank 18th in the league with 43.1 per game. Few teams in the league have a higher assist-to-turnover ratio than Golden State, which ranks second at 1.98. Turning to the defensive end, opposing offenses have been stifled by the Warriors, who allow a field goal percentage of only .434.
Across the court, the Mavericks head into the game with records of 37-32-2 ATS and 35-36 SU. Dallas has records of 35-36 SU and 37-32-2 ATS against the West. Dallas has been playing better lately, averaging 116.3 PPG, significantly more than their season average of 102.9. The Mavericks are shooting lights out from the foul line so far, with a .796 free throw percentage that ranks third in the NBA. When it comes to making good decisions with the ball, not many are better than the Mavericks. They have one of the top assist-to-turnover ratios in the league at 1.79.
The Warriors’ win over Dallas in their last game brought their SU record to 9-1 over the Mavericks in the last 10 games. The Warriors also hold the advantage ATS with a record of 8-2.
Predictions: SU Winner – GS
Notes
“Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games “.
“Golden State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games “.
“The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 5 games “.
“Golden State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home”.
“Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home”.
“Golden State is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Dallas”.
“Golden State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Dallas”.
“The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games when playing Dallas”.
“Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas”.
“Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas”.
“The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas”.
Dallas gives up 103.7 points on the road this season. Topping the league in home scoring, Golden State puts up 115.9 points on its own court.
In games where they allow fewer than 100 points, the Golden State Warriors are a stellar 23-1. In games where they fail to hit triple digits, the Dallas Mavericks have a poor record of 9-21.
When the Warriors give up 100 or more points, they are 41-6. When the Mavericks hit triple digits, they also have a winning record (26-15).
The Warriors have the league’s top offensive rating (113.1). The Mavericks have a defensive rating of 104.9 (ranked 17th).
The Golden State Warriors average 101.9 possessions and 1.131 points per possession in games this season. The Dallas Mavericks average fewer possessions with 98.0, as well as fewer points per possession with 1.051.
The Golden State Warriors have one of the best effective field goal percentages this season, ranking first in the league with an EFF% of 56.1%. When their opponents record a similar or higher EFF%, the Dallas Mavericks have an abysmal 1-10 record.
The Golden State Warriors are among the best in the league with an assist to turnover ratio of 1.98 (ranked second). Ranking fifth, the Dallas Mavericks have an A/TO of 1.79.
Golden State ranks near the top of the NBA for rebounds at third (46.3 per game), while Dallas ranks 18th with 43.1 per game.
The Golden State Warriors are the NBA’s best defensive rebounding team. The Dallas Mavericks rank 27th in offensive rebounding.
The Dallas Mavericks’ opponents have had an average turnover percentage of 13.6% this season. The Golden State Warriors have a tremendous 36-3 record when their TOV% is 13.6% or higher.
