Golden State Warriors (15 wins, 15 losses, 8th in the West, 2-game winning streak) host the Dallas Mavericks (12 wins, 19 losses, 11th in the West). The Warriors boast the 2nd-best defense in the West, allowing an average of 112.3 points per game. Stephen Curry averages 28.7 points, with the support of Podziemski. At home, they have a record of 9 wins and 4 losses, having recently defeated the Magic. Seth Curry is the only injury concern, and their defensive system is well-established. The Mavericks are without Irving and Lively for the season, with Exum and others also injured. Although Davis (21.7 points) and Flag are in good form, the Mavericks have a poor away record of 3 wins and 9 losses, their defense is vulnerable, and their offense relies heavily on individual stars, making sustained success difficult. Recommendation: Golden State Warriors