The Golden State Warriors are two wins away from the NBA Finals as they head to Dallas on Sunday leading the Mavericks 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals.
The Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks shifts to Dallas for Game 3 on Sunday. The Mavs are 2.5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, despite being down 2-0 in the series.
Warriors vs. Mavericks NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
Golden State lost both meetings in Dallas during the regular season (although the Dubs weren’t whole in either), 99-82 on Jan. 5 and 123-113 on March 3. The Warriors are 2-3 on the road in these playoffs (Denver and Memphis). Dallas lost its first home game of these playoffs at home to Utah without Luka Doncic but has since won the past five there.
With the Dubs up 2-0, the Warriors are -909 on the series line and the Mavericks +487. On the series handicap, the Warriors are -313 at -1.5 games and the Mavericks +221 at +1.5. The favoured exact result is Warriors in five at +171 followed by a sweep at +319. I like Golden State in six at +404. The over-under for total games is 5.5, with the under a -139 favourite.
Golden State Warriors
The Dubs remained unbeaten at home in these playoffs with a 126-117 win in Game 2 – Dallas played much better in Game 2 and led by 12 at the half. A common occurrence under Coach Steve Kerr (and a sign of good coaching) is the Warriors dominating third quarters. They outscored Dallas 25-13 in that quarter and then hung 43 in the fourth.
Steph Curry led with 32 points, but the team MVP was Kevon Looney, who had 21 points and 12 rebounds. My recommendation? Bet over his rebound total this entire series. The Mavericks don’t have much size. Golden State is 0-4 ATS in its past four on the road.
Dallas Mavericks
Enough can’t be said about the defensive job that Toronto native Andrew Wiggins has done on Mavs star Doncic. Yep, Luka got his 42 in Game 2 but looked worn down at the end. In the previous two rounds, Luka got help. He really hasn’t yet in this series and that’s essentially Golden State’s plan.
Dallas can take solace in that it led Game 2 by 14 at the half but was just 5-of-19 from the floor, including 2-of-13, from three-point range in the third quarter as the game changed. The Mavs don’t have a lot of size as we noted above and were outscored 62-30 in the paint. Canadian Dwight Powell started at “centre” for Dallas but played eight minutes in Game 2. All this said, Dallas has won five straight at home in these playoffs. We think the Mavs get one. Dallas is 10-2 ATS in its past 12 as a favourite.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Mavericks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 19 May 1:58pm | GS | -3.5 -123 | U +155.5 -152 |
| Closing 23 May 1:04am | GS | -3 -110 | O +217 -117 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
28.42 |
| Assists |
8.74 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
67.1 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
0.98 |
| Points |
27.36 |
| Assists |
6.27 |
| Rebounds |
7.64 |
| FG% |
65.9 |
| Steals |
1.32 |
| Blocks |
1.05 |
| Points |
31.67 |
| Assists |
6.4 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
62.9 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
28.42 |
| Assists |
8.74 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
67.1 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
0.98 |
| Points |
27.36 |
| Assists |
6.27 |
| Rebounds |
7.64 |
| FG% |
65.9 |
| Steals |
1.32 |
| Blocks |
1.05 |
| Points |
31.67 |
| Assists |
6.4 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
62.9 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
Injuries
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Reggie Bullock (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Sterling Brown (SG)
Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Marquese Chriss (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Trey Burke (PG)
Sterling Brown (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Ques Thurs | Foot - 15 / 06 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 15 / 06 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 12 / 06 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Mon | Knee - 12 / 06 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 09 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 09 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Wed | Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 07 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Sun | Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 04 / 06 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Reggie Bullock (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 11 / 05 / 22 | 4-4 | 3-5 | + - |
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Bullock is nursing a left knee injury, but it is projected that he will take the court against the Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Ques Wed | Neck - 03 / 05 / 22 | 6-6 | 5-7 | + - |
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Kleber is dealing with a neck injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Sterling Brown (SG) | Prob Sat | Illness - 10 / 04 / 22 | 11-8 | 8-11 | + - |
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Brown is ailing from a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz. |
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| Frank Ntilikina (PG) | Prob Mon | Illness - 09 / 04 / 22 | 12-8 | 9-11 | + - |
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Ntilikina is dealing with a non-COVID illness, but it is likely that he will play in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Jazz. |
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| Marquese Chriss (PF) | Prob Sun | Illness - 08 / 04 / 22 | 12-8 | 9-11 | + - |
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Chriss was held out of the previous game due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Sunday's tilt versus the Spurs. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22 | 13-9 | 11-11 | + - |
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Kleber is hindered with right ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz. |
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| Frank Ntilikina (PG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 30 / 03 / 22 | 15-9 | 13-11 | + - |
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Ntilikina sat out the last game due to a sprained right ankle, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Wizards on Friday. |
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| Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) | Out Wed | Rest - 30 / 03 / 22 | 15-9 | 13-11 | + - |
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Dinwiddie will not face the Cavaliers on Wednesday, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Trey Burke (PG) | Prob Wed | Illness - 29 / 03 / 22 | 16-9 | 13-12 | + - |
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Burke is in the league's health and safety protocol, but it is likely that he will return for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons. |
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| Sterling Brown (SG) | Prob Fri | Personal - 25 / 03 / 22 | 17-10 | 13-14 | + - |
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Brown missed the last game due to a personal issue, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Trail Blazers on Friday. |
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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
113 -
DALLAS MAVERICKS
115
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 19 May 1:58pm GS -3.5 -123 U +155.5 -152 Closing 23 May 1:04am GS -3 -110 O +217 -117 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 28.42
Assists 8.74
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 67.1
Steals 1.15
Blocks 0.98
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
Points 31.67
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 62.9
Steals 1.8
Blocks 0.83
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 28.42
Assists 8.74
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 67.1
Steals 1.15
Blocks 0.98
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
Points 31.67
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 62.9
Steals 1.8
Blocks 0.83
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Injuries
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22Reggie Bullock (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 11 / 05 / 22Maxi Kleber (PF)
Ques Wed Neck - 03 / 05 / 22Sterling Brown (SG)
Prob Sat Illness - 10 / 04 / 22Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Prob Mon Illness - 09 / 04 / 22Marquese Chriss (PF)
Prob Sun Illness - 08 / 04 / 22Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 22Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Out Wed Rest - 30 / 03 / 22Trey Burke (PG)
Prob Wed Illness - 29 / 03 / 22Sterling Brown (SG)
Prob Fri Personal - 25 / 03 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Gary Payton II (PG) Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.
Gary Payton II (PG) Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22 3-2 2-3 + - Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22 3-2 2-3 + - Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Reggie Bullock (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 11 / 05 / 22 4-4 3-5 + - Bullock is nursing a left knee injury, but it is projected that he will take the court against the Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Ques Wed Neck - 03 / 05 / 22 6-6 5-7 + - Kleber is dealing with a neck injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Sterling Brown (SG) Prob Sat Illness - 10 / 04 / 22 11-8 8-11 + - Brown is ailing from a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz.
Frank Ntilikina (PG) Prob Mon Illness - 09 / 04 / 22 12-8 9-11 + - Ntilikina is dealing with a non-COVID illness, but it is likely that he will play in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Jazz.
Marquese Chriss (PF) Prob Sun Illness - 08 / 04 / 22 12-8 9-11 + - Chriss was held out of the previous game due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Sunday's tilt versus the Spurs.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sat Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22 13-9 11-11 + - Kleber is hindered with right ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz.
Frank Ntilikina (PG) Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 22 15-9 13-11 + - Ntilikina sat out the last game due to a sprained right ankle, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Wizards on Friday.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) Out Wed Rest - 30 / 03 / 22 15-9 13-11 + - Dinwiddie will not face the Cavaliers on Wednesday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Trey Burke (PG) Prob Wed Illness - 29 / 03 / 22 16-9 13-12 + - Burke is in the league's health and safety protocol, but it is likely that he will return for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.
Sterling Brown (SG) Prob Fri Personal - 25 / 03 / 22 17-10 13-14 + - Brown missed the last game due to a personal issue, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Trail Blazers on Friday.