76ers vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 1

The Dallas Mavericks (12-22) will be trying to end a three-game losing skid when hosting the Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) on January 1, 2026 at American Airlines Center. Thursday's matchup between the 76ers and the Mavericks features a slim line of Philadelphia -1. The matchup has an over/under of 228.5.

Here is everything you need to know about the 76ers-Mavericks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

76ers vs. Mavericks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
• TV: KFAA, NBCS-PH, and NBA TV
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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76ers vs. Mavericks Prediction

ATS Pick: Mavericks (+ 1)
O/U Pick: Over (228.5)
Score Prediction: 76ers 117 - Mavericks 116

76ers vs. Mavericks Betting Insights

• The 76ers and their opponent have combined to score over 228.5 points, the current matchup's point total, in 16 of 31 games this year.
• This season, 19 of the Mavericks' 34 total matchups have gone over 228.5 total points scored.
• These teams average 230.1 points per game combined, 1.6 more than the over/under of 228.5.
• The 76ers and the Mavericks have seen their opponents average a combined 5.5 more points per game than the over/under of 228.5 set in this matchup.
• Philadelphia has been chosen as the favorite in 18 games this year and has walked away with the win 13 times (72.2%) in those games.
• Dallas has been an underdog in 23 games this season and has come away with the win eight times (34.8%) in those contests.
• After the last one head-to-head matchups, Philadelphia has a 1-0 record against Dallas.
• The 76ers have an advantage against the spread as well (1-0) when taking the court against the Mavericks.
• Against the point spread, the Mavericks have failed to cover in three games in a row, and were the favorite in one of them.

76ers Recent Trends

• The 76ers have gone 5-5 over their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Philadelphia's average total over the last 10 games is 0.1 points fewer than the 228.5 total given for this matchup.
• The 76ers are 16-14-1 against the spread this season.
• Philadelphia is 9-7 ATS when favored by 1 point or more this season.
• 76ers games this year have hit the over 16 times in 34 opportunities (47.1%).
• The 116.4 points per game the 76ers record are just 1.3 fewer points than the Mavericks allow (117.7).
• Philadelphia has an 8-3 record against the spread and a 9-2 record overall when putting up more than 117.7 points.
• The 76ers are shooting 44.7% from the field this season, 1.4 percentage points lower than the 46.1% the Mavericks allow to opponents.
• Against the spread, the 76ers have performed worse when playing at home, covering seven times in 17 home games, and nine times in 14 road games.
• Philadelphia has gone over the over/under less often at home, hitting the over in eight of 17 home matchups (47.1%). In road games, it has hit the over in eight of 14 games (57.1%).
• The 76ers have played worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 7-3, compared to going 6-2 away from home.

76ers Recent Stats

76ers Leaders

• Tyrese Maxey posts 30.8 points, 7.1 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game.
• VJ Edgecombe posts 15.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Quentin Grimes posts 14.7 points, 4.2 assists and 3.8 boards per contest.
• Andre Drummond puts up 7.3 points, 9.3 boards and 0.9 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Joel Embiid posts 22.6 points, 6.7 boards and 3.1 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocks.

Mavericks Recent Trends

• The Mavericks have a 3-6-1 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Dallas has averaged a total of 231.2 combined points over its last 10 games, 2.7 greater than this matchup's over/under of 228.5.
• The Mavericks are 14-19-1 against the spread this year.
• So far this year, Dallas has been installed as underdogs by a 1-point margin or more 23 times and are 13-10 ATS in those contests.
• Mavericks games this year have gone over the point total 52.9% of the time (18 out of 34 games with a set point total).
• The Mavericks score just 2.6 fewer points per game (113.7) than the 76ers allow (116.3).
• When it scores more than 116.3 points, Dallas is 6-5-1 against the spread and 8-4 overall.
• The Mavericks have shot at a 46.9% clip from the field this season, 0.2 percentage points greater than the 46.7% shooting opponents of the 76ers have averaged.
• The Mavericks' winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (9-8-1). Away, it is .312 (5-11-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Dallas' games have gone over nine of 18 times at home (50%), and nine of 16 away (56.2%).
• As moneyline favorites, the Mavericks have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-4) than on the road (1-3).

Mavericks Recent Stats

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg delivers 19.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game for the Mavericks.
• On a per-game basis, P.J. Washington gives the Mavericks 15.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 1.5 blocked shots (eighth in league).
• Naji Marshall gives the Mavericks 13.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while averaging 1 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
• The Mavericks are getting 20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game from Anthony Davis this year.
• Brandon Williams is putting up 11.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest. He is sinking 42.3% of his shots from the floor.

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