Mavericks vs. Warriors Game 1 NBA Playoffs Odds and Preview – May 18th, 2022

By Carlos Chacon • May 18, 2022

The Golden State Warriors prepare to host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Steve Kerr and his squad sent home the Memphis Grizzlies in six games. It was a fairly comfortable series for the six-time NBA Champions. They have an extra day rest over the Dallas Mavericks, who recently pulled off a Game 7 victory to upset Western Conference No. 1 seed Phoenix Suns.

This is an interesting matchup as no one expected the Mavs to get this far in the postseason. That said, Nitrobetting covers the finer details of the contest, including event details, team and player stats, and the latest NBA betting odds. We also share timely betting trends and predictions that help you find the best picks for the matchup.

Mavericks vs. Warriors Game 1 Information

When: Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 9:00 PM ET
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
TV: TNT
Radio: 103.3 FM ESPN (Mavericks) / 95.7 THE GAME (Warriors)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: Mavericks (+5.0) / Warriors (-5.0)

Why Bet on the Dallas Mavericks?

The Mavericks are on a high following their win over the best team in the regular season, the Phoenix Suns. They have plenty of momentum behind them after coming back from a 2-0 series deficit to take down the Suns in seven games. Luka Doncic leads his side with an average of 31.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. He gets support from Jalen Brunson who averages 22.9 points and 3.5 assists in the playoffs, while Spencer Dinwiddie contributes 11.6 points and 3.5 assists per game. Dorian Finney-Smith has been an integral part of the playoff campaign with 11.6 points and 5.4 boards per game.

It’s been a good run for the Mavs in the playoffs so far. As a team, the team averages 106.2 points per game on 45.3% shooting from the field. They also lit up the three-point line and impressed everyone with a 37.7% average in the playoffs.

Why Bet on the Golden State Warriors?

The Warriors return to the Western Conference Finals in style after taking down the Nuggets in the first round followed by a strong showing against the Grizzlies. Stephen Curry is the man of the hour and led his team to the Finals with 26.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. The other half of the ‘Splash Brothers’ also makes waves with a 20.4-points-per-game average.

Completing Golden State’s incredible lineups are Jordan Poole and Andre Wiggins. Poole, one of the most improved players in the league, averages 19.3 points per game. Wiggins, on the other hand, gives a helping hand and scores 14.5 points, and grabs 6.9 rebounds per game.

In 11 playoff games this season, the Warriors average 114.2 points per game on 48.3% shooting from the field. They take more chances from deep as opposed to the Mavs, which leads to 37.7% three-point shooting.

Mavericks vs. Warriors Betting Trends

The Warriors are 5-0 in the last five games at Chase Center (3-2 ATS).
The Warriors are 5-5- in the last ten home games against the Mavs (3-7 ATS).
The totals went under in three of the Warriors’ last five home games.
The Mavs are 5-5 in the last five road games (6-4 ATS).
The Mavs are 4-1 in the last five road games against the Warriors (4-1 ATS).
The totals went over in three of the Mavs’ last five road games against the Warriors.

Mavericks vs. Warriors Expert Betting Prediction

The Warriors are the heavy favorites coming into the contest. There’s no question about that since the Dubs have been on point since the beginning of the postseason. They have depth and plenty of playoff experience under their belts. Offensively, they can rely on Curry, Thompson, and Poole to take point and have plenty of bodies to cover Luka Doncic.

However, the Mavericks have unpredictable elements that could surprise everyone once again. They are full of coincidence after taking down the Suns in a historic series and have a solid 3-1 record against the Warriors in the regular season. The Warriors have extra time to prepare and more rest, but the Mavs are capable of covering the spread and keeping things close enough to achieve a first-game victory.

This is just one of the many sports betting guides that you can read here at Nitrobetting news. Stay tuned for more NBA game previews and articles and don’t forget to check out the latest Basketball betting odds on the sportsbook.

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