The Christmas Day feature sees the Dallas Mavericks travel to face the Golden State Warriors, a matchup brimming with contrasts in team form and personnel. The Mavericks, known as a strong home team but struggling on the road, go up against a Warriors side that relies on its formidable home court advantage. This Western Conference clash is further complicated by contrasting injury reports, making for a potentially unpredictable game. Both teams exhibit strong 'home attributes.' The Mavericks have enjoyed a five-game winning streak at home, while their away record has been poor this season. Conversely, the Warriors' home court is a fortress, boasting a 66.7% win rate and a net efficiency of +6.7 points per game, demonstrating impressive offensive and defensive dominance. The Mavericks face the challenge of withstanding the Warriors' home-court energy on the road. The Warriors' previous starting lineup included Moody, Curry, Butler, Green, and Post, with key substitutes like Podziemski and Hield. Podziemski has emerged as the team's third-leading scorer. Hield's recent form has dipped slightly. The Mavericks have been in excellent form recently, securing five consecutive home wins, although they've lost their last four away games. Their scoring output is increasing. The Mavericks' injury situation sees Washington as questionable, while Kleber and Thompson are likely to play, with Brandon Williams also likely to feature. Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction: Under 228.5