Mavericks vs. Warriors NBA Preview (4/2/24): Odds, Lineups & Injuries

Written By Editorial Team on April 2, 2024
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Mavericks vs. Warriors Preview

The Dallas Mavericks travel to play the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET at the Chase Center, and will be nationally broadcast on TNT. NBA betting odds have the Warriors as a -1 favorite and the over/under around 232 points.

Mavericks vs. Warriors pregame odds for Tuesday night

The pregame NBA betting odds for this match between the Mavericks and the Warriors point to the potential for a tight contest. DraftKings has Golden State and Dallas both at -110 on the moneytine. The Warriors are -1 on the point spread and the total is hovering around 232 points at Massachusetts sportsbooks.

  • DraftKings: Warriors -1, over/under 231.5
  • FanDuel: Warriors -1, over/under 232.0
  • Caesars: Warriors -1, over/under 232.0
  • BetMGM: Warriors -1.5, over/under 232.5

Odds are subject to change and may vary between sportsbooks for the Mavericks vs. Warriors.

Mavericks vs. Warriors projected starting lineups (4/2/24)

Dallas Mavericks starting lineup tonight

  • PG: Luka Doncic
  • SG: Kyrie Irving
  • SF: Derrick Jones
  • PF: PJ Washington
  • C: Daniel Gafford

Golden State Warriors starting lineup tonight

  • PG: Stephen Curry
  • SG: Klay Thompson (game-time decision)
  • SF: Andrew Wiggins
  • PF: Jonathan Kuminga
  • C: Draymond Green

Projected starting lineups & injuries for each team are provided by Sportsdata.

Mavericks vs. Warriors injuries for April 2

For the Mavericks, Josh Green and Greg Brown are out with an ankle injury and personal reasons, respectively. Dereck Lively is questionable due to leg issues. The Warriors will miss Dario Saric due to knee soreness. Klay Thompson is probable and Jonathan Kuminga (PF) is questionable, both with knee injuries.

Team standings & stats for Tuesday’s game

This will be the third meeting of the Mavericks and Warriors this season. Dallas holds a 2-0 lead, winning last time around 109-99 and covering the spread as a -8.5 favorite.

Dallas Mavericks team stats ahead of tonight’s game

The Dallas Mavericks hold a record of 45-29, ranking them 5th in the Western Conference. They’re 9-1 over the last 10 games and riding a seven-game winning streak. On Sunday, the Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets 125-107, covering the spread as a -3.5 road favorite. Before that, the Mavs logged a win against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, and then again on Friday.

  • Points per game: 118.7
  • Points allowed per game: 116.3
  • Rebounds per game: 42.6
  • Assists per game: 25.8
  • FG%: 48.4
  • 3PT%: 37.3

Golden State Warriors team stats ahead of tonight’s game

The Golden State Warriors are 40-34 and 10th in the Western Conference. They have won four straight and are 6-4 over the last 10 games. The Warriors took down the Spurs 117-113 on Sunday, failing to cover the spread as a -10.5 favorite. Before that, the Warriors won against the Heat on Tuesday.

  • Points per game: 118.0
  • Points allowed per game: 115.9
  • Rebounds per game: 46.8
  • Assists per game: 29.2
  • FG%: 47.4
  • 3PT%: 37.5

Player stats for Mavericks vs. Warriors for April 2

Here are the top Mavericks players from their recent game versus the Rockets:

  • Luka Doncic (PG): 47 PTS, 12 RBS, 7 ASTS
  • Kyrie Irving (PG): 24 PTS, 3 RBS, 7 ASTS
  • Dante Exum (PG): 13 PTS, 1 RBS, 2 ASTS
  • P.J. Washington (PF): 12 PTS, 6 RBS, 2 ASTS
  • Tim Hardaway Jr. (SF): 9 PTS, 5 RBS

Below are the season leaders for the Mavericks:

  • Luka Doncic (PG): 34.0 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 9.8 APG
  • Kyrie Irving (PG): 25.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 5.3 APG
  • Tim Hardaway Jr. (SF): 15.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.7 APG
  • Daniel Gafford (C): 11.3 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.5 APG
  • P.J. Washington (PF): 10.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.4 APG

Here are the top performers from the Warriors’ side for their recent game against the Spurs.

  • Stephen Curry (PG): 33 PTS, 1 RBS, 8 ASTS
  • Draymond Green (PF): 21 PTS, 6 RBS, 11 ASTS
  • Klay Thompson (SG): 13 PTS, 2 RBS, 3 ASTS
  • Brandin Podziemski (SG): 12 PTS, 7 RBS, 4 ASTS
  • Moses Moody (SG): 10 PTS, 4 RBS, 1 ASTS

Below are the Warriors’ season leaders in key stats:

  • Stephen Curry (PG): 26.6 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 5.0 APG
  • Klay Thompson (SG): 17.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.2 APG
  • Jonathan Kuminga (PF): 16.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.1 APG
  • Andrew Wiggins (SF): 12.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.7 APG
  • Draymond Green (PF): 8.9 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 6.0 APG
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