The NBA season is on fire this weekend, and bettors could have a fun time with the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs for today’s game. With the Spurs on a hot streak and the Mavericks recovering from their poor trade last season, it could be a fun game for fans.
San Antonio is trying to claim the number one seed in the Western Conference and is facing a rival that is a shell of itself, losers of six straight games. With the NBA season heating up in February, bettors could win big tonight when the Dallas Mavericks face the San Antonio Spurs.
Game Details
Date: February 7
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, KFAA-TV, Prime Video
Odds: SAS -115, San Antonio Spurs-10.5, o/u 230.5
Team Form & Recent Results
Dallas Mavericks Recent Form
- The Dallas Mavericks have been on a six-game losing streak and have lost six of their last ten games.
- Dallas has been having a nightmare season, being 12th in the Western Conference after selling at the NBA trade deadline.
- The Mavericks are ranking low in offensive rankings, including being 26th in offensive rating, 27th in 3PT FG%, and 21st in assists.
- Dallas has been playing well on defense, being 11th in defensive ratings this season.
- Cooper Flagg has been playing well in his rookie season, scoring 20.4 points per game, with 6.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.
San Antonio Spurs Recent Form
- San Antonio has won three in a row, including a solid win against the Thunder on Thursday.
- The Spurs are having a resurgent season, being 2nd in the Western Conference and catching up to the Thunder.
- San Antonio has been a well-balanced team, ranking 10th in PPG, 12th in pace, and 2nd in rebounds, along with being 2nd in defensive rating.
- Victor Wembanyama has been having a strong season, scoring 24.2 points per game, 11.1 rebounds, and having 2.8 assists per game.
Key Storylines
- The Dallas Mavericks will not have their new acquisitions due to not being on the team yet, along with Kyrie Irving, due to recovering from his knee injury, but the Spurs will not have Lindy Waters for tonight’s game.
- Dallas will have Brandon Williams as a GTD, but the Spurs will possibly have De’Aaron Fox, Jeremy Sochan, and Luke Kornet back tonight.
- The Mavericks are trying to stop a six-game losing streak after selling pieces at the deadline, while the Spurs are trying to extend their winning streak after a strong win against the Thunder.
- Las Vegas is preferring the Spurs due to having a stronger roster and their offense being better than the Mavericks at this moment.
Players to Watch
Dallas Mavericks
- Naji Marshall
- The Dallas Mavericks’ emerging forward has been playing well this season, scoring 14.8 points per game, along with having 2.9 assists and 5.0 rebounds.
- In the loss to the Mavericks, Marshall scored 32 points, with six rebounds, and three assists.
San Antonio Spurs
- Stephon Castle
- The second-year star for the Spurs has been having a strong season, including scoring 16.5 points a game, with 6.9 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game.
- In the win against the Mavericks, Castle scored 18 points per game, with seven rebounds and six assists.
Matchup Breakdown
Offense vs. Defense
The Dallas Mavericks’ offense has been a mess all season, with no pure point guard, and playing people out of position all season. Dallas is ranking low in offensive ratings and rankings, including PPG, FG%, 3PT, and assists. The Mavericks’ strong point this season is their defense, but they could struggle against the Spurs and their resurgent offensive attack.
While the Mavericks are a complete mess, the San Antonio Spurs are having a strong season from the team overall. San Antonio’s offense ranks top ten this season, with ranking tenth in PPG, 12th in pace, 2nd in rebounds, and fifth in turnovers. The Spurs also have a strong defense, being second in the league, and could make things miserable for the Mavericks’ offense tonight.
Coaching / Strategy Notes
For the Dallas Mavericks to win tonight, they need to stop Wemby from having another strong game. While the Spurs are a solid team, they could have a rough shooting performance if Wemby isn’t hot, and the Mavericks could target him and or the other guards to force Wemby to shoot more than he has to and get his missed shots and outrebound them.
While the Mavericks could focus on Wemby, the Spurs need to stop their offense, and with Flagg being their more consistent shooter, they need to stop him and force the others to have a weak shooting performance. While the team is a solid defensive team, the Mavericks have been a poor offensive team, and the Spurs could take advantage of it, just as they did against them on Thursday.
Prediction
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks 99, San Antonio Spurs 120
How to Watch
- TV channel/Local broadcasts: FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, KFAA-TV
- Streaming: Prime Video
- Radio: SiriusXM
FAQ SECTION
Q: What time is the [Dallas Mavericks] vs. [San Antonio Spurs] game?
A: [The time for the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs will be at 6:00 PM.]
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: [The Spurs are the heavy favorites to win tonight’s game against the Mavericks due to being one of the hottest teams in the Western Conference.]
Q: Where is the game being played?
A: [Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX]
Q: What are the betting odds?
A: [(SAS -115, San Antonio Spurs-10.5, o/u 230.5)]
Conclusion
With the Dallas Mavericks on a nightmare stretch with losing six-straight, the San Antonio Spurs could easily win this game against their inferior opponent tonight. Bettors could see a blowout between these rivals, with the Spurs one of the best teams this season, and the Mavericks being on course to have another nightmare season.
Dallas hasn’t been the same since last year, and could have another poor game with the roster selling at the deadline, and have a poor game against a strong offense in the Spurs. Bettors could see a great game and win cash prizes in tonight’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs.
