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The Dallas Mavericks (21-36) host the Sacramento Kings (13-47) after losing five straight home games. The Mavericks are favored by 7.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
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Mavericks vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Mavericks 121, Kings 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Mavericks (-288)
- Total Pick: Under 235.5 (computer predicts 231.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Mavericks (-7.5)
Recent Mavericks vs. Kings Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Mavericks | -4.5 | 233.5 | -194 | +162 | 100-98 DAL |
| 12/27/2025 | Mavericks | -2.5 | 233.5 | -151 | +127 | 113-107 SAC |
| 4/16/2025 | Kings | -5.5 | 213.5 | -242 | +198 | 120-106 DAL |
| 3/3/2025 | Kings | -2 | 231.5 | -127 | +107 | 122-98 SAC |
| 2/10/2025 | Kings | -1.5 | 239.5 | -118 | -101 | 129-128 SAC |
| 12/30/2024 | Kings | -8.5 | 224 | -341 | +270 | 110-100 SAC |
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas has a 27-30-0 record against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 7.5-point favorites this season, the Mavericks are 1-2 against the spread.
- Dallas has gone over in 26 of its 60 games with a set total (43.3%).
- The Mavericks have been favorites in 18 games this season and won nine (50%) of those contests.
- Dallas has a record of 1-2 when it's favored by -288 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Kings 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Sacramento's ATS record is 23-37-0 this season.
- When they have played as at least 7.5-point underdogs this season, the Kings are 17-18 against the spread.
- Sacramento's games have gone over the point total 30 out of 60 times (50%).
- The Kings have won 10 of the 54 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (18.5%).
- Sacramento has gone 7-26 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +234 or longer (21.2%).
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Mavericks vs. Kings Injury Report
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Daniel Gafford: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Cooper Flagg: Out (Foot),
P.J. Washington: Out (Ankle),
Khris Middleton: Questionable (Shoulder),
Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee)
Kings
Kings:
De'Andre Hunter: Out For Season (Eye),
Dylan Cardwell: Out (Ankle),
Keegan Murray: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Zach LaVine: Out For Season (Finger),
Domantas Sabonis: Out For Season (Back)
Mavericks vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KFAA, NBCS-CA, and WFAA
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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