Warriors vs. Mavericks Preview: Predictions, Odds, Expert Picks, Starting Lineups, Betting Trends, and Key Stats

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**Klay Thompson’s Return: Mavericks vs. Warriors Preview, Odds, Predictions, and Betting Insights**

Klay Thompson is set to make his highly anticipated return as the Dallas Mavericks face the Golden State Warriors.

The Warriors come in with an 8-2 record, having won six of their last seven games. They wrapped up a successful five-game road trip (4-1) with a 127-116 victory over Oklahoma City on Sunday. This will be Golden State's fourth home game, where they hold a 2-1 record.

The Mavericks, on the other hand, are 5-5 and have dropped three of their last four games, including two recent losses to the Suns (114-113) and Nuggets (122-120). Dallas, who is 1-2 on the road, will be without starters Dereck Lively and P.J. Washington.

Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup, including how to watch, projected lineups, team performance, player stats, and expert betting insights.

**Game Details and How to Watch Mavericks vs. Warriors**

- **Date**: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

- **Time**: 10:00 PM ET

- **Location**: Chase Center, San Francisco, California

- **TV/Streaming**: TNT

**Current Odds for Mavericks vs. Warriors**

- **Moneyline**: Warriors (-140), Mavericks (+120)

- **Spread**: Warriors -2.5

- **Total**: 234.5

**Projected Starting Lineups**

- **Dallas Mavericks (5-5)**  

  - PG: Luka Doncic  

  - SG: Kyrie Irving  

  - SF: Klay Thompson  

  - PF: Maxi Kleber  

  - C: Daniel Gafford  

- **Golden State Warriors (8-2)**  

  - PG: Stephen Curry  

  - SG: De’Anthony Melton  

  - SF: Andrew Wiggins (day-to-day)  

  - PF: Draymond Green  

  - C: Trayce Jackson-Davis  

**Key Betting Trends and Stats**

- Golden State holds an 8-2 record against the spread (ATS), the second-best mark in the league.

- Dallas is 4-5-1 ATS this season and 1-0-1 ATS as a road underdog.

- Dallas leans toward the under (6-4), while Golden State has trended toward the over (7-3).

- Luka Doncic has scored 30+ points in three of his last five games.

- Steph Curry scored a season-high 36 points in his last outing.

**Player Props to Watch**

- **Highest Point Props**  

  - Luka Doncic O/U 29.5 Points  

  - Stephen Curry O/U 25.5 Points  

  - Kyrie Irving O/U 24.5 Points  

  - Klay Thompson O/U 15.5 Points  

- **Highest Rebound Props**  

  - Luka Doncic O/U 8.5 Rebounds  

  - Daniel Gafford O/U 6.5 Rebounds  

  - Draymond Green O/U 5.5 Rebounds  

- **Highest Assist Props**  

  - Luka Doncic O/U 8.5 Assists  

  - Stephen Curry O/U 5.5 Assists  

  - Draymond Green O/U 5.5 Assists  

**Expert Picks and Predictions for Mavericks vs. Warriors**

NBC Sports expert Vaughn Dalzell sees value in Klay Thompson’s return prop of Over 18.5 Points + Rebounds:  

“Though Thompson’s recent scoring has dipped, the added offensive role he’ll play in this game, combined with strong rebound opportunities, makes the over a worthwhile play.”

**Best Bets from NBC Sports Model**  

- **Moneyline**: Dallas (+120)  

- **Spread**: Low confidence on Dallas +2.5  

- **Total**: Low confidence in Under 234.5  

Stay tuned for more NBA predictions and analysis, and check out NBC Sports’ expert picks page for daily money line, spread, and total projections. Follow our experts on social media to get the latest insights and picks:

- **Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)**

- **Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)**

- **Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)**

- **Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)**