The Dallas Mavericks (12-22) are 2.5-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The matchup airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on KFAA, NBCS-PH, and NBA TV.
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76ers vs. Mavericks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of 76ers 117, Mavericks 116.
- Moneyline Pick: 76ers (-137)
- Total Pick: Over 230.5 (computer predicts 232.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Mavericks (+2.5)
Recent 76ers vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | 76ers | -1 | 226.5 | -116 | -103 | 121-114 PHI |
| 3/16/2025 | Mavericks | -6.5 | 225 | -270 | +218 | 130-125 PHI |
| 2/4/2025 | 76ers | -4.5 | 227.5 | -188 | +157 | 118-116 PHI |
76ers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Philadelphia has gone 17-14-0 ATS this season.
- The 76ers have a 6-4 record against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Philadelphia has gone over in 16 of its 34 games with a set total (47.1%).
- The 76ers have been favorites in 17 games this season and won 13 (76.5%) of those contests.
- Philadelphia has a record of 9-1, a 90% win rate, when it's favored by -137 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas is 16-18-0 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year, the Mavericks are 13-7 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 16 of Dallas' 34 games with a set total.
- The Mavericks have won eight of the 23 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (34.8%).
- Dallas has a record of 7-13 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +115 or longer (35%).
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76ers vs. Mavericks Injury Report
76ers
76ers:
Trendon Watford: Out (Thigh),
Kelly Oubre Jr.: Out (Knee),
Joel Embiid: Probable (Knee)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee)
76ers vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KFAA, NBCS-PH, and NBA TV
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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