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Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 08 Feb 2020
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 119-118
29-33 33-31 30-29 27-25
Position#24
Record19-34
FormLLWWL
Points / game115.2
Allowed / game119.4
vs
Position#13
Record33-23
FormLLWWL
Points / game115.4
Allowed / game109.6
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Dallas Mavericks
28 Mar 2027
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DAL118
06 Mar 2019
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DAL123
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DAL97
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Dallas Mavericks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
106-115
106
115
-9
A16/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
111-140
111
140
-29
A18/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#25
W
106-100
106
100
+6
H20/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#6
L
129-134 OT
129
134
-5
A23/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
124-112
124
112
+12
A24/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
133-152
133
152
-19
A26/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
131-151
131
151
-20
A29/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
121-107
121
107
+14
H31/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
113-107
113
107
+6
H02/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
117-125
117
125
-8
H04/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-24
34-31
20-30
26-30
26-38
25-27
25-35
35-40
30-35
30-23
23-23
23-19
27-30
23-39
33-21
35-28
29-24
39-37
32-25
24-26
33-31
39-47
30-41
31-33
28-42
35-46
41-29
27-34
26-33
29-27
31-19
35-28
27-36
32-25
22-23
32-23
36-40
27-32
23-27
31-26
243.4Avg total
119.1Scored
124.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (53)115.2119.4234.6-4.236%
Season at home (25)114.5116.0230.5-1.544%
Season away (28)115.8122.5238.2-6.729%
Last 10 (10)119.1124.3243.4-5.240%
Last 5 (5)123.0128.4251.4-5.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)117.0122.7239.7-5.733%
vs Similar (14)108.7115.8224.5-7.136%
vs Weaker (4)121.2122.5243.8-1.250%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
120-112
120
112
+8
H18/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#5
L
107-110
107
110
-3
H22/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
133-125
133
125
+8
A24/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#11
L
107-112
107
112
-5
A25/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
W
107-97
107
97
+10
A28/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
L
104-133
104
133
-29
H29/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
L
121-128
121
128
-7
A01/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
123-100
123
100
+23
H02/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
W
112-103
112
103
+9
A04/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
107-121
107
121
-14
H06/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-37
34-26
26-26
22-23
24-24
25-36
29-22
29-28
45-37
33-26
25-27
30-35
36-25
22-30
26-25
23-32
25-22
34-25
29-30
19-20
19-32
36-28
22-48
27-25
28-35
32-30
25-36
36-27
36-26
26-23
35-23
26-28
25-22
28-33
29-22
30-26
32-31
24-28
22-41
29-21
228.2Avg total
114.1Scored
114.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (56)115.4109.6225.0+5.859%
Season at home (29)114.0108.4222.4+5.652%
Season away (27)116.9110.9227.8+6.067%
Last 10 (10)114.1114.1228.2+0.050%
Last 5 (5)113.4117.0230.4-3.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)120.0116.0236.0+4.0100%
vs Similar (16)109.9109.2219.1+0.731%
vs Weaker ◀ (13)120.5112.5232.9+8.077%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.5-4.5Q1: +1.7+1.7Q2Q2: -2.1-2.1Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: +0.7+0.7Q3: -3.2-3.2Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: +0.6+0.6
Washington WizardsDallas Mavericks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
60-55
60
55
+5
A16/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
51-65
51
65
-14
A18/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#25
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H20/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#6
L
50-69
50
69
-19
A23/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
68-61
68
61
+7
A24/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
72-78
72
78
-6
A26/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
63-88
63
88
-25
A29/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
L
55-60
55
60
-5
H31/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
59-61
59
61
-2
H02/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
63-72
63
72
-9
H04/02
NBA
126.8Avg total
60.1Scored
66.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.062.3121.2-3.340%-
Last 30 at home (15)60.258.3118.5+1.953%-
Last 30 away (15)57.766.3124.0-8.527%-
Last 10 (10)60.166.7126.8-6.630%-
Last 5 (5)62.471.8134.2-9.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)59.362.4121.8-3.150%-
vs Similar (14)57.061.2118.2-4.229%-
vs Weaker (4)64.865.5130.2-0.850%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
72-63
72
63
+9
H18/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#5
L
49-60
49
60
-11
H22/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
78-63
78
63
+15
A24/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#11
W
58-55
58
55
+3
A25/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
W
59-47
59
47
+12
A28/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
L
55-60
55
60
-5
H29/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
L
60-65
60
65
-5
A01/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
62-49
62
49
+13
H02/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
53-55
53
55
-2
A04/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
56-59
56
59
-3
H06/02
NBA
117.8Avg total
60.2Scored
57.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.757.7115.4+0.057%-
Last 30 at home (16)55.258.8114.1-3.644%-
Last 30 away (14)60.656.4117.0+4.171%-
Last 10 (10)60.257.6117.8+2.650%-
Last 5 (5)57.257.6114.8-0.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)59.056.0115.0+3.0100%-
vs Similar (16)54.356.6110.9-2.250%-
vs Weaker ◀ (13)61.859.2121.1+2.662%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 119.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.3 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.2 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.530.8
54.5%
52.3%61.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.012.1
37.8%
35.7%36.3
🏀 Free throws26.121.2
81.2%
77.2%21.2
They take 88.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 114.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀43%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.6 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers49.5 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.123.8
48.5%
52.3%47.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.516.5
38.8%
35.7%49.5
🏀 Free throws21.517.0
79.1%
77.2%17.0
They take 91.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 42.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Feb 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LWWLLWLWLL
Dallas Mavericks
LWWLLWLWLW
#24
League position
#13
-5.0
Net rating
+0.0
113.6
Offensive rating
113.9
118.6
Defensive rating
113.9
55.3%
Effective FG%
53.0%
57.5%
Opp. effective FG%
53.8%
13.5%
Turnover %
11.0%
23.1%
Off. rebound %
24.2%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.23
37.8%
3-point %
38.8%
57.1%
Assist %
55.1%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence113.6 · 113.9Defence118.6 · 113.9Shooting55.3% · 53.0%3-point %37.8% · 38.8%Ball care13.5% · 11.0%Off. rebounds23.1% · 24.2%Free throws0.29 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)40% · 50%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ Dallas Mavericks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
04/02/20HGolden State Warriors117-125
02/02/20HBrooklyn Nets113-107
31/01/20HCharlotte Hornets121-107
29/01/20AMilwaukee Bucks131-151
26/01/20AAtlanta Hawks133-152
24/01/20ACleveland Cavaliers124-112
23/01/20AMiami Heat129-134 OT
20/01/20HDetroit Pistons106-100
18/01/20AToronto Raptors111-140
16/01/20AChicago Bulls106-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/02/20HMemphis Grizzlies107-121
04/02/20AIndiana Pacers112-103
02/02/20HAtlanta Hawks123-100
01/02/20AHouston Rockets121-128
29/01/20HPhoenix Suns104-133
28/01/20AOklahoma City Thunder107-97
25/01/20AUtah Jazz107-112
24/01/20APortland Trail Blazers133-125
22/01/20HLos Angeles Clippers107-110
18/01/20HPortland Trail Blazers120-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL36%
HomeLWWWL44%
AwayLLWLL29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games532528
Win %36%44%29%
Points / game115.2114.5115.8
Allowed / game119.4116.0122.5
Point differential-4.2-1.5-6.7
Avg total234.6230.5238.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%20%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won12% (8)25% (4)0% (4)
Overtime %4%4%4%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL59%
HomeWLLWL52%
AwayWLWLW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games562927
Win %59%52%67%
Points / game115.4114.0116.9
Allowed / game109.6108.4110.9
Point differential+5.8+5.6+6.0
Avg total225.0222.4227.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%24%41%
Close games (≤5 pts) won31% (16)22% (9)43% (7)
Overtime %5%10%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Milwaukee Bucks5649788%120.0107.3+12.7
2 Los Angeles Lakers56411573%113.5106.7+6.8
3 Boston Celtics54391572%112.6104.0+8.6
4 Denver Nuggets56401671%109.8105.5+4.2
5 Toronto Raptors55391671%112.9106.8+6.1
6 Miami Heat55381769%112.5107.7+4.7
7 Los Angeles Clippers54361867%114.2109.3+4.9
8 Houston Rockets56362064%119.2114.9+4.2
9 Indiana Pacers55342162%110.3107.3+3.0
10 Philadelphia 76ers56342261%108.1105.4+2.7
11 Utah Jazz54322259%111.1108.5+2.6
12 Oklahoma City Thunder54322259%110.1108.0+2.1
13 Dallas Mavericks56332359%115.4109.6+5.8
14 Memphis Grizzlies54272750%112.8114.8-2.0
15 Brooklyn Nets53252847%110.3110.9-0.6
16 New Orleans Pelicans57263146%116.1117.3-1.2
17 Portland Trail Blazers56253145%113.3115.1-1.9
18 Orlando Magic58253343%103.0104.3-1.3
19 San Antonio Spurs56243243%112.5114.1-1.6
20 Phoenix Suns55223340%112.2113.6-1.4
21 Sacramento Kings54213339%108.3111.0-2.7
22 Detroit Pistons58223638%108.6111.2-2.6
23 Chicago Bulls58213736%106.3108.9-2.6
24 Washington Wizards53193436%115.2119.4-4.2
25 New York Knicks56173930%104.5111.2-6.8
26 Charlotte Hornets56173930%103.1110.4-7.3
27 Minnesota Timberwolves54163830%111.6115.9-4.4
28 Atlanta Hawks57154226%108.2117.7-9.4
29 Golden State Warriors57144325%106.6114.7-8.1
30 Cleveland Cavaliers55134224%105.2114.9-9.7
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Washington Wizards29333027119
Dallas Mavericks33312925118
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