The Dallas Mavericks upset the Phoenix Suns in round two of the playoffs last year and helped to usher in a complete teardown of the Utah Jazz after dismissing them in the first round.
The Golden State Warriors exposed them as not being quite ready for the big stage as they took out the Mavericks in a gentleman’s sweep, conceding game four, before dismissing them in five.
This is a team led by arguably the brightest young star in the league in Luka Doncic, and the experience gained in making it through three rounds of the playoffs should be invaluable as he enters year five in the league.
Jason Kidd has installed a strong defensive ethos for the team, and in signing JaVale McGee and trading for Christian Wood to shore up the center spot, the Mavericks addressed their biggest weakness which was exposed by the Warriors.
Replacing guard Jalen Brunson won’t be easy after he signed with the Knicks, and that plus keeping their starters healthy could make or break their season which has championship aspirations.
Dallas Mavericks Season Outlook:
Projected Starting Lineup: PG Luka Doncic, SG Tim Hardaway Jr. SF Reggie Bullock, PF Dorian Finney-Smith, C JaVale McGee
Head coach: Jason Kidd
Notable Additions: C Christian Wood, C JaVale McGee
Draft Picks: Jalen Hardy (37th overall, acquired from Sacramento on draft night)
Mavericks Arena: American Airlines Center
Mavericks NBA Schedule: mavs.com
2022-23 Dallas Mavericks NBA Futures Odds
- Odds to win the 2023 NBA Championship: 20/1
- Odds to win the 2022-23 Western Conference: +900
- Odds to win the 2022-23 Southwest Division: +140
- 2022-23 Regular Season Win Total: Over 48½ (-115)
- Odds to Make the Playoffs: Yes -550 | No +350
- Official website: mavs.com
- Twitter Account : @dallasmavs
2022-23 Dallas Mavericks NBA Award Top Contenders
Regular Season MVP: Luka Doncic +400
6th Man OTY: Spencer Dinwiddie +2000, Christian Wood +2500
Rookie OTY: Jaden Hardy +3500
Liev Jackson NBA Season Prediction on Mavericks:
Having the Mavericks as 20-1 shots to win the title, with 11 teams ahead of them is why I think oddsmakers are not giving the Mavericks and Doncic enough credit. Or perhaps that’s the price they set, because the betting public doesn’t give them enough respect as a true challenger for the title.
Doncic was able to elevate his game to new heights last year, and that should only improve this year. Spencer Dinwiddie proved to be a terrific addition at the trade deadline, and both Tim Hardaway Jr. and Reggie Bullock have a proven track record as long-range shooters, even if they had down seasons last year.
Rookie guard Jayden Hardy played the G-League last year and he should have a terrific opportunity to bring consistent secondary scoring and replace some of what Brunson brought to the table.
As a sneaky longshot pick with a ton of upside, you could do a lot worse than hitch your cart to the Mavericks.
Favorite bets for the season at current odds include:
- Regular Season MVP: Luka Doncic +400
- Odds to win the 2022-23 Southwest Division: +140
- Odds to win the 2022-23 Western Conference: +900
- Odds to win the 2023 NBA Championship: 20/1
- 2022-23 Regular Season Win Total: Over 48½ (-115)
- 6th Man OTY: Spencer Dinwiddie +2000
2021-22 Record: 52-30
My Record Prediction: 51-31
NBA Odds According to Bovada as of October, 2022
Bet on the Dallas Mavericks 2022-23 Season at Bovada Sportsbook.
