The San Antonio Spurs are locked into the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with two games left in the regular season, but they\u2019re still favored on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks.<\/p>\n
San Antonio is 31-7 at home this season, and it should be able to handle a tanking Dallas team that has one of the worst against the spread records as a road underdog in the NBA.<\/p>\n
Cooper Flagg is still in the running for the NBA\u2019s Rookie of the Year award, as he\u2019s put together 51- and 45-point performances in the last week.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Spurs don\u2019t have anything to play for in terms of seeding, but Victor Wembanyama (rib) still needs one more game to be eligible for end-of-season awards. After missing Wednesday\u2019s game against Portland, Wemby and Stephon Castle are listed as questionable on the Spurs\u2019 injury report.<\/p>\n
So, should bettors trust the Spurs to keep winning at home, even with nothing left to play for?<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at the odds, a player prop to bet and my prediction for Friday\u2019s matchup.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mavericks vs. Spurs Odds, Spread and Total<\/p>\n
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n Spread<\/p>\n Mavs +16.5 (-110)Spurs -16.5 (-110)<\/p>\n Moneyline<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n 235.5 (Over -110\/Under -110)Mavericks vs. Spurs How to WatchDate: Friday, April 10Time: 8:00 p.m. ESTVenue: Frost Bank CenterHow to Watch (TV): FanDuel Sports Network (Local)Mavs record: 25-55Spurs record: 61-19Mavericks vs. Spurs Injury ReportsMavs Injury ReportMoussa Cisse \u2013 probableCooper Flagg \u2013 probableDaniel Gafford \u2013 doubtfulKyrie Irving \u2013 outDereck Lively II \u2013 outNaji Marshall \u2013 doubtfulCaleb Martin \u2013 doubtfulBrandon Williams \u2013 doubtfulP.J. Washington \u2013 doubtfulTyler Smith \u2013 probableJohn Poulakidas \u2013 probableSpurs Injury ReportStephon Castle \u2013 questionableVictor Wembanyama \u2013 questionableDavid Jones Garcia \u2013 outEmanuel Miller \u2013 outHarrison Ingram \u2013 questionable\u00a0Mavericks vs. Spurs Best NBA Prop Bets<\/p>\n Note: These player prop picks were made before odds were released and are based on past player performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Spurs Best NBA Prop BetCooper Flagg OVER Rebounds and Assists<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg has two more games to convince voters that he should win the NBA\u2019s Rookie of the Year award, and he\u2019s been stuffing the stat sheet since returning from an injury in early March.\u00a0<\/p>\n Flagg is averaging 7.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game over his last 19 games, and he has at least 11 rebounds and assists in 15 of those matchups.\u00a0<\/p>\n The scoring for the star forward may fluctuate against a tough San Antonio defense, but he should contribute across the stat sheet on April 10.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mavericks vs. Spurs Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n San Antonio has lost just seven games at home this season, and it\u2019s 19-16-1 against the spread as a home favorite.<\/p>\n Meanwhile the Mavericks are just 6-20 since the All-Star break with a net rating of -9.6. Dallas is 13-16 against the spread as road underdog, and it\u2019s only won 10 games on the road all season.<\/p>\n San Antonio has been able to win even when it\u2019s short-handed this season, and at this point in the season the Mavs would much rather lose and land a better draft pick. It seems like both Wembanyama and Castle have a chance to play in this game, which would be a massive boost to San Antonio\u2019s chances.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dallas lost the game against Orlando where Flagg scored 51 points, and the Mavs are going to have a hard time competing with a Spurs team that is 23-3 since the break with the best net rating in the NBA.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pick: Spurs -16.5 (-110 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Find Peter Dewey’s\u00a0NBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). You can also follow my daily plays on \u00a0BetStamp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Claim the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. 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