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  8. Lineups
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  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Kings

The Dallas Mavericks meet the Sacramento Kings in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Expect Points in Mavs at Kings

You can get -110 that there are Over 230.5 points and there’s lots of juice in those odds. The Mavericks and the Kings should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

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Mavs Came Out on Top in Last H2H

Dallas Mavericks have suffered a defeat in their previous five road games including a recent 126-116 loss. This occurred at Chase Center against Golden State Warriors. Cooper Flagg led the way with 27 points, while Brandon Williams added 26 and Naji Marshall chipped in 14.

Sacramento Kings were beaten 136-127 at Golden 1 Center in their last game, being turned over at home to Detroit Pistons. DeMar DeRozan managed 37 points, Russell Westbrook scored 27, with Precious Achiuwa registering 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Mavs who came out on top when they last played the Kings. At Golden 1 Center, a 120-106 win was recorded. The Kings have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks logo Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Kings logo Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
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Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Mavs are averaging 119.3 points, 43.9 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 6.9 steals and 6.2 blocks while shooting 50.9% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 121.0 points and 45.4 rebounds per contest.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 24.4 points, Anthony Davis 10.5 rebounds and Ryan Nembhard 6.9 assists, while Klay Thompson averages 2.1 (34.4%) 3-pointers made.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.0 points, 42.5 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 10.2 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 73.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 120.8 points and 46.9 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 20.8 points, Maxime Raynaud 8.9 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 8.0 assists along with 1.5 (27.3%) 3-pointers made.

Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 available for our NBA pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 230.5 in total.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Mavericks vs Kings stats:

  • The 230.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Mavs games on the road.
  • The 230.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Mavs games.
  • The 230.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Mavs games.
  • The 230.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Kings games.
  • The 230.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Kings games.
  • The 230.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Kings games.

Over 230.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naji Marshall Under 5.5 Rebounds -108 BetMGM logo

Naji Marshall (Mavs) has finished with Under 5.5 rebounds in 9 of the past 10 games. Using this stat, we can take odds of -108 that this player prop bet falls short of the Shots on Goal line.

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DeMar DeRozan Over 21.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

DeMar DeRozan (Kings) has averaged 25.8 points in the past 5 games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -108 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

Latest DeMar DeRozan Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 231.5
Spread Mavericks -2.5
Player Rebounds Naji Marshall Under 5.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 231.5 followed by Mavs to cover the -2.5 spread. Add in Naji Marshall (Mavs) to get Under 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks Mavericks logo 121 - 115 Kings logo Kings

A 121-115 win for the Mavericks is clearly a risky wager although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

Dallas Mavericks are -143 favorites and that means a 59% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Sacramento Kings are the underdogs at +120 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 231.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 231.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cooper Flagg Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Cooper Flagg is available at -108 to rack up Over 24.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -118 is available.

Player Points
Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 24.5
-108
Under 24.5
-118
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 21.5
-108
Under 21.5
-119
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 18.5
-105
Under 18.5
-120
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P.J. Washington (Mavericks)
Over 16.5
-105
Under 16.5
-120
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Player Assists
Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 7.5
-102
Under 7.5
-128
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Dennis Schroder (Kings)
Over 5.5
-109
Under 5.5
-120
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 4.5
+119
Under 4.5
-156
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 3.5
-115
Under 3.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 8.5
-130
Under 8.5
-101
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 7.5
-101
Under 7.5
-130
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P.J. Washington (Mavericks)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+107
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
+101
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Kings Home Record Reads Eight Defeats From Last Ten

The Kings have a 2-8 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 109.90 points on average and giving up 123.20.

The Mavericks have suffered five defeats in a row away from home. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 114.90 points per contest and giving up 122.40.

The last time the Mavs faced the Kings at Golden 1 Center, they won 120-106. In the last 10 head-to-head games at Golden 1 Center, the Mavs have notched six victories, with the Kings posting four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Home Stats 2-8 233.10 109.90 123.20 5 5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Away Stats 2-8 237.30 114.90 122.40 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 30 34.59 586 115 19.5 3.8 0.9 6.6 0.9 1.2
PJ Washington 26 31.99 406 53 15.6 2.0 1.5 8.0 1.3 1.1
Anthony Davis 16 29.93 328 45 20.5 2.8 0.6 10.9 1.6 1.3

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 15 37.09 224 22 14.9 1.5 1.3 6.4 1.7 1.5
DeMar DeRozan 30 33.53 571 109 19.0 3.6 0.8 3.3 0.3 1.4
Domantas Sabonis 11 33.18 189 41 17.2 3.7 0.4 12.3 0.2 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

25 Dec NBA
Mavericks 116-126 Warriors
23 Dec NBA
Nuggets 130-131 Mavericks
22 Dec NBA
Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans
20 Dec NBA
Mavericks 114-121 76ers
18 Dec NBA
Pistons 114-116 Mavericks
15 Dec NBA
Mavericks 133-140 Jazz
12 Dec NBA
Nets 111-119 Mavericks
06 Dec NBA
Rockets 109-122 Mavericks
05 Dec NBA
Mavericks 111-132 Thunder
03 Dec NBA
Heat 108-118 Mavericks

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

23 Dec NBA
Pistons 136-127 Kings
21 Dec NBA
Rockets 124-125 Kings
20 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 98-93 Kings
18 Dec NBA
Kings 133-134 Trail Blazers
14 Dec NBA
Kings 103-117 Timberwolves
11 Dec NBA
Nuggets 136-105 Kings
08 Dec NBA
Kings 105-116 Pacers
06 Dec NBA
Kings 127-111 Heat
03 Dec NBA
Kings 95-121 Rockets
30 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 115-107 Kings

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak