The NBA roars back into action with 14 games on the hardwood this Wednesday night after an off-day Tuesday. The ESPN doubleheader tips off with the Sixers visiting the Pistons, and in the second game, the Dallas Mavericks visit the San Antonio Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET at the Frost Bank Center in a Texas-sized rivalry. The Spurs are 5-2 after winning five straight games, while the Mavs are 4-3 after slipping up against the Kings on Monday. Let’s take a closer look at Wednesday’s matchup and pick out a few Mavericks Spurs props that make sense to consider adding to your betting card.
In the bigger picture, the Spurs are heavy 12.5-point home favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook with the over/under at 226.5. The Spurs are getting 90% of the bets on the Moneyline, but the Mavs are getting 63% of the picks against the spread as of Wednesday afternoon. The Spurs won the first game between these teams this season in Dallas, triumphing 122-106 on Oct. 24.
According to the injury report, the Mavericks listed Santi Aldama as doubtful, while Max Christie, Tarik Biberovic, Dereck Lively II, and Sergio de Larrea are out. For the Spurs, Tobias Harris and Jayden Quaintance will be out.
Mavericks at Spurs Props on DraftKings Sportsbook
Cooper Flagg 38+ Points + Rebounds + Assists (-111)
Flagg has carried the Mavericks offense this season, averaging 37.4 PRA (points, rebounds and assists) with 25.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.5 assists in 34 minutes per game. He had a down game on Monday against the Kings, going just 3-for-19 from the field and scoring only 17 points with 27 PRA.
Before that down game, though, Flagg exceeded this prop threshold in three straight games and four of his last five. He didn’t play gainst the Spurs in their first meeting this season, but last season, he faced them four times, averaging 32 PRA. He had over 30 points and went over this prop line in two of his last three matchups against them.
It’ll be a tough matchup in which to bounce back for Flagg, but he has shown so much upside in the early part of his second season that it is easy to look past Monday’s off shooting night as an outlier and back him to have a big game in San Antonio on Wednesday.
Victor Wembanyama 27+ Points (-123)
Wembanyama is averaging 25.7 points per game this season but only had 12 points on Monday in a rough shooting night against the Jazz (5-for-15 from the field). The Spurs were up big, though, so he only had to play 24 minutes. Before that down game, he was heating up with 27+ points in three straight games, including a season-high 43 points against the Timberwolves on Halloween night.
Wemby had 23 points in 29 minutes against the Mavs the first time they met this season, but with Flagg and Kyrie Irving ready to play on Wednesday, this game could be more competitive and push Wemby to carry more of the scoring load.
Last season, Wemby went over this threshold in three of four matchups against the Mavs, including a pair of 40-point games. If Flagg bounces back and works with Kyrie to keep this close, Wemby has a good chance to step up and deliver the answer with at least 27 points based on how well he was playing before Monday’s quiet game.
Naji Marshall 4+ Assists (+104)
Marshall has only been available for four games for the Mavs this season, missing three games with an illness before returning Monday against the Kings. He played 24 minutes off the bench in that game and handed out a season-high seven assists. He has at least four assists in every one of his games this season, averaging 6.0 assists per game.
Primarily, Marshall will continue to be the leader of the second unit for the Mavs, when available. The veteran has stuffed the stat sheet in multiple categories in his limited action this year, and his assists have been consistent enough reaching this threshold to make this an attractive option against the Spurs.
Bonus Parlay Play: Stephon Castle 2+ 3PM (-103)
If you are assembling a Same Game Parlay (SGP), be sure to capitalize on the available 30% NBA Profit Boost to use on a 2+ leg parlay on DraftKings Sportsbook. Adding in the over on Castle’s 3PM boosts the SGP odds to +1200 for the four player prop bets in this post. Adding on the booster can take your winnings even higher!
Castle is averaging 2.4 3PM (three-pointers made) this season, and he hit three triples when these two teams met in Dallas. He hit multiple threes on Monday against the Jazz after being held scoreless on Saturday. He averaged 3.6 three-point attempts per game last season, but he has been more aggressive taking long-range shots this season, averaging 7.1 attempts per game. If he continues to take so many three-pointers, his three-point shooting is a strong bet to consider.
