Mavericks vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 6

The Sacramento Kings (8-28) will be trying to halt a five-game losing streak when hosting the Dallas Mavericks (13-23) on January 6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center. The Mavericks square off against the Kings in a game that Dallas is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. The over/under is 231.5 points for the game.

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

Mavericks vs. Kings Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11 p.m. ET
• Where: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
• TV: NBC/Peacock and KFAA
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Mavericks vs. Kings Prediction

ATS Pick: Kings (+ 4.5)
O/U Pick: Over (231.5)
Score Prediction: Mavericks 117 - Kings 115

Mavericks vs. Kings Betting Insights

• Out of 36 games so far this season, the Mavericks have played 15 with over 231.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under.
• The Kings games have gone over 231.5 total points scored in 19 of 36 total matchups this season.
• The two teams average a combined 7.7 fewer points per game (223.8) than this matchup's over/under of 231.5 points.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 239.8 points per game, 8.3 more than the over/under in this matchup.
• Dallas has won four, or 36.4%, of the 11 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Sacramento has come away with six wins in the 33 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• In the last one head-to-head matchups, Sacramento has a 1-0 record against Dallas.
• The Kings also have a 1-0 record against the spread when playing the Mavericks.
• Against the spread, the Kings have not covered in five consecutive games, and were favored in zero of those contests.

Mavericks Recent Trends

• The Mavericks are 3-7 against the spread and 3-7 overall over their last 10 games.
• Dallas and its opponents have combined to score an average of 232.9 points over its last 10 games, 1.4 more than the 231.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Mavericks have played 36 games, with 15 wins against the spread.
• Dallas has yet to cover the spread this season when favored by 4.5 points or more in four chances.
• The Mavericks have gone over the point total in 50% of their opportunities this year (18 times over 36 games with a set point total).
• The 113.5 points per game the Mavericks average are 8.8 fewer points than the Kings allow (122.3).
• Dallas has a 4-2 record against the spread and a 4-2 record overall when scoring more than 122.3 points.
• The Mavericks make 47.1% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.7 percentage points lower than the Kings have allowed to their opponents (49.8%).
• The Mavericks have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 10 times in 20 opportunities when playing at home, and they've covered five times in 16 opportunities on the road.
• Dallas has hit the over on the total in nine of 20 home games (45%). It has fared better in away games, eclipsing the total in nine of 16 matchups (56.2%).
• The Mavericks have won a higher percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 3-4 (.429). In road games as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 1-3 (.250).

Mavericks Recent Stats

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 18.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• P.J. Washington averages 14.7 points, 7.4 boards and 1.9 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 1.4 blocks.
• Naji Marshall puts up 13.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, shooting 53.3% from the field.
• Anthony Davis puts up 20.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 1.7 blocks.
• Brandon Williams averages 11.6 points, 3.9 assists and 2.8 rebounds.

Mavericks Player Props

Kings Recent Trends

• The Kings have a 3-6-1 record against the spread while going 2-8 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Sacramento's average total over the last 10 games is 2.5 points fewer than the 231.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Kings have 11 wins against the spread in 36 games this season.
• Sacramento has an ATS record of 9-17-1 in its 27 games as an underdog of 4.5 points or more this year.
• Kings games this season have gone over the point total 16 times in 36 opportunities (44.4%).
• The Kings score an average of 110.3 points per game, 7.2 fewer points than the 117.5 the Mavericks allow to opponents.
• Sacramento is 7-2-1 against the spread and 5-5 overall when it scores more than 117.5 points.
• The Kings have shot at a 45.9% rate from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points fewer than the 46% shooting opponents of the Mavericks have averaged.
• Against the spread, the Kings have had better results away (7-11-1) than at home (4-12-1) .
• Sacramento's games have finished above the over/under less often at home (seven times out of 17) than away (nine of 19) this year.

Kings Recent Stats

Kings Leaders

• Russell Westbrook is putting up 14.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game. He's also draining 42.1% of his shots from the field and 34.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 triples per game.
• DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He's draining 50% of his shots from the field.
• Dennis Schroder is averaging 13 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest. He is sinking 41% of his shots from the field and 35.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 triples per contest.
• Zach LaVine is averaging 20.2 points, 3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He is sinking 48.7% of his shots from the field and 38.8% from 3-point range, with 2.7 triples per game.
• Maxime Raynaud gives the Kings 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while averaging 0.4 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Kings Player Props

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