NBA Betting Picks for the Emirates Cup: Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Cup Betting Predictions and Lines on November 12

Offensive fireworks will be on the cards when the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks clash this Tuesday in West Group C action of the Emirates NBA Cup tournament at the Chase Center.

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Golden State and Dallas look to start their journeys toward the highly-coveted trophy on a strong note after failing to make it through the knockout stages of last year’s NBA In-Season Tournament.

•  The Mavericks are opening as the slight 1.5-point favorite but the odds have swung in favor of the Warriors as per the latest Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks betting lines.
• Golden State, however, has a better track record than Dallas as far as covering the spread is concerned, going 8-2 Against-The-Spread (ATS) compared to the latter’s 5-5 slate.
• The Warriors are fresh off a massive 127-116 upset road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday while the Mavericks look to bounce back after dropping a close 122-120 decision to the Denver Nuggets.

Will the Warriors overcome the odds and cover the spread or will the Mavericks return to the win column in style? As of press time, here’s how both teams look as we head into this much-anticipated matchup.

Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks DraftKings NBA Odds for November 12

Moneyline

• Golden State Warriors: -122
• Dallas Mavericks: +102

Spread

• Golden State Warriors: -1.5 (-110)
• Dallas Mavericks: +1.5 (-110)

Over/Under (Total)

• OVER 231 (-110)
• UNDER 231 (-110)

Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Report

Golden State Warriors Injury Report

• No Injuries

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report

1. Dante Exum – Right Hand – Out
2. PJ Washington – Knee – Gametime Decision
3. Derrick Lively II – Shoulder – Gametime Decision

Best NBA odds for Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks

• The Golden State Warriors have covered the spread eight times in their previous 10 games. The best Golden State Warriors odds for the home team to cover the spread are available on DraftKings at -110.
• The Dallas Mavericks covered the spread against the Denver Nuggets despite coming in as 2.5-point underdogs. DraftKings has the best odds for the Mavericks to extend its ATS winning streak to two at -110.
• The under hit in three previous matchups between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks. The best Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks odds for the under are available on DraftKings at -110.

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Why will the Golden State Warriors cover the spread?

Entering as six-point underdogs on Sunday, the Golden State Warriors overcame the odds to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-116 and sit atop of the Western Conference standings.

• After being limited to just 12 points in their loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, two-time league Most Valuable Player (MVP) Stephen Curry broke free from his struggles as he exploded for a season-high 36 points to go along with seven assists, and five rebounds.
• Also impressive was crafty shooting guard DeAnthony Melton who exploded for a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds in addition to his three steals and two assists.
•  The Warriors’ defense also held strong on the road against a well-oiled Thunder team as they forced the latter to shoot just 33.3% from three and eight unforced errors.

Should the Warriors get the same contribution from Curry and continue its defensive prowess down low, backing them to cover the spread against the Dallas Mavericks is something worth considering.

• It is worth noting that the Warriors have covered the spread eight times in their past 10 games and are currently 2-1 ATS in front of their adoring fans.

Warriors’ home strength makes -1.5 spread appealing

However, for the Warriors to do such a thing, they will need to win the battle of the boards and get Buddy Hield going again, especially since the Mavericks have plenty of offensive weapons to begin with.

After stringing together four consecutive 20-point games, the 31-year old Hield was only limited to nine points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in the past three games.

All things considered, there could be value in -1.5 spread here, especially since the Warriors have only lost once at home so far this season.

Why will the Dallas Mavericks cover the spread?

The Dallas Mavericks dropped its second consecutive game in a row after falling to the Denver Nuggets 122-120 on Sunday.

• Even though they lost, the Mavericks were able to cover the spread thanks to the stellar play of flashy point guard Kyrie Irving who unloaded 43 points, five rebounds, and five assists on an efficient 17-for-22 shooting.
• Not to be outdone was MVP candidate Luka Doncic who had a near triple-double of 24 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists on nine-for-19 shooting from the field.
• Dallas was also brilliant on the defensive end of the floor, recording seven steals and five blocks while generating 10 second chance opportunities.

However, for the Mavericks to cover on the road against the Golden State Warriors, they will need Klay Thompson to break free from his current struggles.

Since joining the Mavericks this offseason, the 34-year old former Warrior shooting guard has only averaged 14.2 points while shooting 36.6% from three, which is a far cry from his 17.9 points average last season.

Thompson, Doncic, and Irving must lead Dallas’ charge

Other than Thompson, Dallas will also need their bench to step up and carry some of the offensive load, especially after that massive explosion from Irving last Sunday.

Against the Nuggets, the Mavericks bench were only limited to 16 points, which simply won’t do against the Warriors who have plenty of scoring threats as evident by their league-leading 73.3 offensive rating.

Should Thompson step up to the plate and Dallas get similar offensive production from their main men Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, there could be value towards picking the road team to cover the spread at these current odds.

Final Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Cup Prediction: Golden State Warriors -1.5 (-110)

Dallas Mavericks forward Klay Thompson should enter this game with a chip on his shoulder as he returns to the Bay Area for the first time since his departure.

However, it remains to be seen whether that could translate into Thompson breaking free from his struggles and having a big game.

Considering the Golden State Warriors current form, I am more inclined towards picking the home team to cover the spread at these current odds. Give me the Warriors at home.

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