Mavericks vs Warriors Game 2 betting picks – NBA West Finals 2022

Game two of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals will tip off Friday night, and it’s shaping up to be a great affair. The Warriors kicked the Mavericks to the curb in game one, but the Mavs should be motivated and humbled. The Warriors are only up 1-0 and there’s a lot of basketball left in this series. Here are some betting picks for Friday’s massive game two, with odds from Bovada.

Dallas Mavericks (+6.5) at Golden State Warriors

The Mavericks got a reality check in game one. They knocked off the best team in the NBA regular season in the previous round and may have thought their next series would be smooth sailing. The Warriors made sure to remind them that it would not be. However, the Mavericks will now be more prepared for this series and should bounce back. In game one, they looked tired from their seven-game bout with the Suns, and they should be more rested for this game.

The Warriors took it to Dallas last time out, but that shouldn’t come as easy as it did in game one. The Warriors shot extremely well and were able to limit Luka Doncic’s scoring output. It would be very surprising if they were able to match that defensive effort here. The Warriors are very good, but the Mavs are here for a reason. Take Dallas in what should be a closer game this time out.

Luka Doncic over 31.5 points

Teams have had a hard time stopping Luka for two straight games. He is a legitimate superstar and one of the best players in the league. Doncic has a tendency to score at will in certain games, and this should be one of them. He will be disappointed with his performance in game one and will be motivated to get Dallas tied up in this series. Even if they lose, Luka should have a good game. This is a lot of points, but Doncic is certainly capable of scoring way more than this line. Take Luka to score over 31.5 as the Mavericks try to even the series.

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