Mavericks vs Warriors: Prediction, Odds & Props for Klay Thompson's Return (Nov 12)
The Golden State Warriors (8-2) host the Dallas Mavericks (5-5) in a highly anticipated matchup featuring Klay Thompson's return to Chase Center. Tipoff is set for 7:10 pm PT on Tuesday.
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Key Betting Insights:
- Warriors are favored by 2.5 points (-110 at BetMGM)
- Total is set at 234.5/235.0 across major sportsbooks
- Public heavily backing Warriors (87% of moneyline handle)
- Mavericks getting 81% of spread handle
Warriors Analysis:
- Offensive Rating: 119.2 (4th in NBA)
- Defensive Rating: 107.6 (4th in NBA)
- 3-0 record without Steph Curry this season
- Nine players averaging 7.9+ PPG
- Added depth with Buddy Hield (18.0 PPG) and De'Anthony Melton (9.6 PPG)
Mavericks Update:
- Struggling with consistency (no back-to-back wins in November)
- Coming off losses to Suns (114-113) and Nuggets (122-120)
- Luka Doncic averaging 28.3 PPG (down from 33.9 last season)
Notable Player Props:
- Klay Thompson over 15.5 points (-115)
- Luka Doncic 29.5 points O/U
- Steph Curry 25.5 points O/U
Best Available Odds:
- Warriors ML: -142 (FanDuel)
- Mavericks ML: +125 (ESPN Bet, bet365)
- Spread: Warriors -2.5 (-110) at multiple books
- Total: 234.5/235.0 (slight variance between books)
Prediction: Warriors -2.5 (-110). Golden State's improved defense and deeper roster should prove too much for a Mavericks team still finding its rhythm.
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