Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22

The Golden State Warriors visit the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. This NBA regular season game takes place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.

Golden State comes into this game with a 25-20 record. They are led by head coach Steve Kerr and sit at 8th in the Western Conference. The Dallas Mavericks have a record of 18-26 under head coach Jason Kidd. They hold the 12th spot in the Western Conference standings.

Warriors vs Mavericks Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks
• Venue: American Airlines Center
• Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Betting Odds: Warriors -4.5, Mavericks +4.5, Over/Under 232

Golden State Warriors Team Preview

The Golden State Warriors have had a mix of results in their recent games. They lost to the Toronto Raptors with a score of 145-127, despite strong performances from Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga. Before that, they secured wins against the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets, scoring over 130 points in both games.

Stephen Curry is a key player for the Warriors, averaging 27.1 points per game. He also contributes with 5.1 assists and has an impressive free throw percentage of 92.7%. The Warriors rely on their three-point shooting, leading the league with 16.4 three-pointers made per game.

The Warriors face some injury challenges with Jimmy Butler III out for the season and Seth Curry sidelined. Gary Payton II is also uncertain due to foot soreness. The team will look to players like Moses Moody and Quinten Post to step up in their upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks Team Preview

The Dallas Mavericks have been on a roll recently, winning their last three games. They scored 114 points against the New York Knicks, 138 points against the Utah Jazz, and 144 points in another game against the Jazz. Max Christie and Naji Marshall have been key players in these games, with Christie scoring 26 points against the Knicks and Marshall contributing 22 points in one of the Jazz games.

On the season, the Mavericks average 114.2 points per game, ranking them 23rd in the league. They are good at scoring inside, with a 54.7% two-point shooting percentage, placing them 15th. Their three-point shooting needs work, as they make 11.2 threes per game, ranking 27th.

Injuries have impacted the team, with key players like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving out. Davis is dealing with a finger sprain, and Irving is recovering from knee surgery. Moussa Cisse and Daniel Gafford are also uncertain to play, which could affect their depth in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Warriors are favored by 4.5 points against the Mavericks. With their strong three-point shooting and solid defense, picking the Warriors to cover the spread is reasonable. A projected score of 118-113 in favor of the Warriors supports this choice.

The total for the game is set at 232. The Warriors average 116.9 points per game, while the Mavericks allow 116.6 points per game. With a projected combined score of 231, taking the under seems like a safe bet.