<p>It will be a battle between two teams that still harbour hopes of playing in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/events/nba-playoffs">NBA playoffs</a>, but neither have had the best of regular-season campaigns to this point.</p><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Mavs to win</p><p><strong>Value bet:</strong> Mavs to win by 1-10 points</p><p><strong>Long shot:</strong> Flagg to have 20+ points</p><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>The Mavericks have had a torrid season, but the team recently endured a horrible 2-8 run over a 10-game stretch. They've been poor at home, having only amassed 14 victories at the time of writing. They are 14-21 for the season, while their record in Western Conference meetings has also been poor, at 12-30.</p><p>GSW haven't exactly been all that much better, though. They have had injury issues throughout the year, which have directly impacted the results they've recorded. With players like Steph Curry having been out for periods of time, they've lost a lot of their offensive power.</p><p>The Warriors are 14-21 on the road and have also been on a horrid 2-8 run over a 10-game stretch. However, they've been better than Dallas when it comes to playing against fellow Western Conference teams. They are 22-22 as of writing.</p><p>Two games have been played this season, with each holding a win. The hosts have won each one, with Dallas winning the most recent 123-115. Steph Curry led the points-scoring, as he had 38 for GSW, while De'Anthony Melton had 22 from the bench. The Mavs had a better points spread across the team, with Naji Marshall (30), Cooper Flagg and Max Christie (both 21), with Brandon Williams scoring 19 from the bench.</p><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p>The two games played this season have followed a trend over the last 20 games: the two teams are tied at 50:50. Both have won 10 games each, with the vast majority going to the hosts.</p><p>With this in mind, we think there'll be value in the <strong>Mavs for the moneyline bet</strong>. Of the last five games played in Dallas, the Mavs have won four, including the last four. GSW's injury report is lengthy and features several key names, which won't help their case. The Mavs aren't without their injuries, but they have fewer than the Warriors.</p><p><strong>Flagg</strong> is worth exploring for value in the player props, as he looks to continue to challenge for the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba-player-awards">NBA Rookie of the Year</a> honour. He's been picking up points recently, and <strong>20+ would offer value</strong> as he'll know he'll need to step up a little more if he is to win the award and help his team challenge for an unlikely postseason spot.</p><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba">NBA betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>We think the <strong>Mavs are the most likely to win</strong>, based on how games have gone in the past between these two teams. The hosts often win, and GSW's poor road form and substantial injury record don't help the visitors' chances. For more insights on upcoming games, check out our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/tips">NBA tips and predictions</a>.</p><h2>Keep Reading</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-the-nba">Everything you need to know before betting on the NBA</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-positions-explained-basketball-roles">Point guard to centre — every position on the court explained</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-plus-minus-explained">The plus-minus stat and what it actually tells us</a></li></ul>