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The Dallas Mavericks (48-29) and the Washington Wizards (33-43) clash in a cross-conference matchup on Friday evening. The Mavericks are looking to continue their stellar play, winning five of their last six games. Meanwhile, the Wizards have won two of their last three outings, outlasting the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Kyle Kuzma (knee) will miss Friday's contest for Washington.

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena. Dallas is favored by eight points in the latest Mavericks vs. Wizards odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is 217.5. Before making any Wizards vs. Mavericks picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters Week 24 of the 2021-22 NBA season on a stunning 83-51 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,600. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Mavs vs. Wizards, and just locked in its picks and NBA prediction. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Wizards vs. Mavs:

  • Mavericks vs. Wizards spread: Dallas -8
  • Mavericks vs. Wizards over-under: 217.5 points
  • Mavericks vs. Wizards money line: Dallas -340, Washington +270
  • DAL: The Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as favorites
  • WAS: The over is 7-1 in Wizards' last eight games as home underdogs

Why the Mavericks can cover

Guard Spencer Dinwiddie is a smooth and efficient player in the backcourt. Dinwiddie sees the court well and sets his teammates up. The Colorado product averages 14 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. The 2014 second-round pick has logged 20-plus points in five of his last 12 games. On March 21, Dinwiddie dropped 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists. 

Forward Dorian Finney-Smith is an athletic and versatile piece in the frontcourt. He plays solid defense and is a good slasher. Finney-Smith is also a reliable shooter on the outside. The Florida product averages 10.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and knocks down 38 percent of his attempts from downtown. In his last outing, Finney-Smith registered 28 points and three assists, while shooting 6-for-12 from beyond the arc. 

Why the Wizards can cover

Center Kristaps Porzingis is a versatile force in the frontcourt who will look forward to playing his former team. Porzingis is a reliable shooter on the perimeter and is a solid rim protector. The 2015 fifth overall pick logs 20 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. Porzingis has recorded five double-doubles over his past 11 games. On March 25, he notched 30 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.

Guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a two-way player for Washington. Caldwell-Pope has a quick release and is a fearless shooter. The Georgia product plays feisty and tenacious defense on the perimeter. Caldwell-Pope averages 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and shoots 39 percent from three. The 2020 NBA Champion has scored 20-plus in three straight games, including a 25-point outing in his last matchup. 

How to make Wizards vs. Mavericks picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 219 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Mavericks vs. Wizards? And which side of the spread hits in well over 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.