Who’s Playing
Washington @ Dallas
Current Records: Washington 29-34; Dallas 35-27
What to Know
This Saturday, the Washington Wizards are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 117.59 points per game. They might have tired legs after a contest yesterday as they head on the road against the Dallas Mavericks at 9 p.m. ET May 1 at American Airlines Center. These two teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous games.
You’re bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that’s exactly how it played out for Washington this past Friday. They were the clear victors by a 122-93 margin over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Wizards had established a 91-68 advantage. Their success was spearheaded by the efforts of point guard Russell Westbrook, who dropped a triple-double on 15 points, 12 boards, and 11 dimes, and point guard Raul Neto, who had 17 points in addition to five rebounds. Westbrook now has 31 triple-doubles this year.
Meanwhile, Dallas bagged a 115-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons this past Thursday. Dallas’ small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. looked sharp as he shot 6-for-10 from downtown and finished with 42 points.
Washington is expected to lose this next one by 4.5. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a two-game streak of ATS wins.
Washington is now 29-34 while the Mavericks sit at 35-27. The Wizards are 16-12 after wins this season, Dallas 19-15.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
- TV: Bally Sports – Southwest
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Mavericks are a 4.5-point favorite against the Wizards, according to the latest NBA odds.
Bettors have moved against the Mavericks slightly, as the game opened with the Mavericks as a 6-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Dallas have won eight out of their last 11 games against Washington.
- Apr 03, 2021 – Dallas 109 vs. Washington 87
- Feb 07, 2020 – Washington 119 vs. Dallas 118
- Oct 23, 2019 – Dallas 108 vs. Washington 100
- Mar 06, 2019 – Washington 132 vs. Dallas 123
- Nov 06, 2018 – Dallas 119 vs. Washington 100
- Jan 22, 2018 – Dallas 98 vs. Washington 75
- Nov 07, 2017 – Dallas 113 vs. Washington 99
- Mar 15, 2017 – Dallas 112 vs. Washington 107
- Jan 03, 2017 – Dallas 113 vs. Washington 105
- Dec 12, 2015 – Washington 114 vs. Dallas 111
- Dec 06, 2015 – Dallas 116 vs. Washington 104
Injury Report for Dallas
- JJ Redick: Out (Heel)
- Tyrell Terry: Out (Personal)
- Kristaps Porzingis: Out (Knee)
Injury Report for Washington
- Deni Avdija: Out for the Season (Ankle)
- Thomas Bryant: Out for the Season (Knee)