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

The Dallas Mavericks (12-22) will look to extend a five-game home winning run when taking on the Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) on January 1, 2026 at American Airlines Center. Philadelphia is a small 2.5-point favorite against Dallas when the 76ers play the Mavericks on Thursday. A 231.5-point total has been set for the matchup.

Take a look at everything you need to know 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 (+ 2.5)
O/U Pick: Over (231.5)
Score Prediction: 76ers 117 - Mavericks 116

76ers vs. Mavericks Betting Insights

• 76ers games have gone over 231.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 16 times (out of 31) this year.
• A total of 15 Mavericks games this season (out of 34) have had more than 231.5 total points scored.
• The 76ers and the Mavericks combine to average 1.4 fewer points per game than the over/under of 231.5 set for this game.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 2.5 more points per game, 234, than this game's over/under of 231.5 points.
• Philadelphia has won 13, or 72.2%, of the 18 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Dallas has been an underdog in 23 games this season and has come away with the win eight times (34.8%) in those contests.
• Philadelphia has come out on top in its lone head-to-head meeting with Dallas.
• The 76ers also have a 1-0 record against the spread when facing the Mavericks.
• The Mavericks have not covered in three consecutive games against the point spread, and were favored in one of those contests.

76ers Recent Trends

• The 76ers have gone 5-5 over their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
• Philadelphia and its opponents have combined to score an average of 228.4 points over its last 10 games, 3.1 less than the 231.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The 76ers have 16 wins against the spread in 31 games this season.
• Philadelphia has been favored by 2.5 points or more 10 times this season and are 6-4 ATS in those games.
• 76ers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 16 times in 34 opportunities (47.1%).
• The 116.4 points per game the 76ers put up are only 1.3 fewer points than the Mavericks give up (117.7).
• When Philadelphia totals more than 117.7 points, it is 8-3 against the spread and 9-2 overall.
• 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.
• The 76ers own a worse record against the spread in home games (7-9-1) than they do in away games (9-5-0).
• Philadelphia has exceeded the over/under in eight of 17 home games (47.1%). It has done better on the road, topping the total in eight of 14 matchups (57.1%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the 76ers have won a lower percentage of their games when playing at home (.700) compared to away games (.750).

76ers Recent Stats

76ers Leaders

• Tyrese Maxey posts 30.8 points, 4.3 boards and 7.1 assists per contest, shooting 46.6% from the floor and 39.6% from downtown with 3.7 made 3-pointers per game (fourth in NBA).
• VJ Edgecombe posts 15.9 points, 5.4 boards and 4.0 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Quentin Grimes puts up 14.7 points, 4.2 assists and 3.8 boards per game.
• Andre Drummond puts up 7.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest, shooting 51.9% from the floor.
• Joel Embiid averages 22.6 points, 3.1 assists and 6.7 boards.

76ers Player Props

Mavericks Recent Trends

• The Mavericks have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games, with a 3-6-1 record against the spread in that span.
• Dallas has averaged a total of 231.2 combined points over its last 10 games, 0.3 fewer than this matchup's total of 231.5.
• In the Mavericks' 34 games this year, they have 14 wins against the spread.
• So far this season, Dallas has been installed as underdogs by a 2.5-point margin or more 20 times and are 12-8 ATS in those matchups.
• Mavericks games this year have hit the over on 18 of 34 set point totals (52.9%).
• The Mavericks' 113.7 points per game are only 2.6 fewer points than the 116.3 the 76ers give up to opponents.
• When it scores more than 116.3 points, Dallas is 6-5-1 against the spread and 8-4 overall.
• The Mavericks' 46.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is 0.2 percentage points higher than the 76ers have allowed to their opponents (46.7%).
• This year, the Mavericks are 9-8-1 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). On the road, they are 5-11-0 ATS (.312).
• Dallas' games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (nine of 18), and 56.2% of the time away (nine of 16).
• The Mavericks' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .429 (3-4), and away it is .250 (1-3).

Mavericks Recent Stats

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg delivers 19.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game for the Mavericks.
• P.J. Washington is averaging 15.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. He's sinking 46.0% of his shots from the floor and 32.2% from 3-point range, with 1.4 treys per contest.
• Naji Marshall gets the Mavericks 13.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while putting up 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Anthony Davis is averaging 20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest. He is sinking 52.1% of his shots from the field.
• Brandon Williams gives the Mavericks 11.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game while averaging 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Mavericks Player Props

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