Dallas Mavericks
Sacramento Kings
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Kings

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

Back Mavs to Overpower Kings

Our best betting prediction is to snap up the -108 that the Mavericks are able to cover the spread. They are -5.5 against the Kings and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

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Kings Won 113-107 in Teams’ Last Matchup

Dallas Mavericks have lost seven straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 110-104 home win over Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center. Anthony Davis poured in 26 points, with Max Christie contributing 24 and Brandon Williams adding 15.

Sacramento Kings were beaten 115-98 at Golden 1 Center in their last game. This loss at home to Milwaukee Bucks was their fifth straight defeat. Offensively, Russell Westbrook led the way, scoring 21, while Zach LaVine added 20 and Dennis Schroeder 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Kings claim a 113-107 win over the Mavs at Golden 1 Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Kings have won six.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks logo Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Kings logo Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
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Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.0 points, 46.1 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 6.4 steals and 6.6 blocks while shooting 49.9% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 121.5 points and 48.2 rebounds per matchup.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 22.5 points and 5.9 assists, while Anthony Davis averages 7.8 rebounds and Klay Thompson 2.2 (34.4%) 3-pointers made.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.8 points, 42.9 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 121.9 points and 44.3 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 20.0 points, Maxime Raynaud 9.3 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 5.7 assists along with 2.1 (31.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks lineup: Max Christie, Anthony Davis, Naji Marshall, Daniel Gafford, Cooper Flagg.

Sacramento Kings lineup: Zach LaVine, Precious Achiuwa, DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, Maxime Raynaud.

Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

We are confident that Mavericks will cover the spread in this NBA showdown. -5.5 seems a more than generous line and you can get -108 that they will win by a bigger margin.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Mavericks vs Kings stats:

  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 5 consecutive games.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 6 of their last 10 games.

Mavs -5.5 Probability

The odds at the top NBA sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cooper Flagg Over 4.5 Assists -147 BetMGM logo

Cooper Flagg (Mavs) has had Over 4.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -147 for this happening.

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Max Christie (Mavs) has scored an average of 17.8 points in the past 5 games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -106 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Mavericks -5
Totals Over 231.5
Player Assists Cooper Flagg Over 4.5

Our same game parlay pick is Mavs -5 on the spread, Over 231.5 and Cooper Flagg (Mavs) to get Over 4.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks Mavericks logo 123 - 113 Kings logo Kings

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Mavericks can be backed to win 123-113 at massive betting odds.

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.

Books Think Mavs Likeliest to Win

With a 66% chance of securing victory, Dallas Mavericks are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -196. For those wanting to back Sacramento Kings, you will find +166 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 5 and the total points line is 231.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 231.5, this outcome can be backed at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Anthony Davis Favorite to Get Most Points

Anthony Davis is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -118 that he goes Over 24.5 points and -114 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 24.5
-118
Under 24.5
-114
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-118
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 18.5
-122
Under 18.5
-108
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Player Assists
Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-118
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+110
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Dennis Schroder (Kings)
Over 4.5
-154
Under 4.5
+116
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Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
+116
Under 3.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 11.5
-143
Under 11.5
+108
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-132
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-132
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 6.5
+108
Under 6.5
-143
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Last Ten Kings Home Games Include Seven Defeats

The Kings own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 109.10 points on offense and surrendering 117.50 on defense.

The Mavericks have dropped seven straight road games. They have gone 2-8 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 118.00 points scored and 123.60 points allowed.

When the teams last met at Golden 1 Center, the Kings beat the Mavs 113-107. The previous 10 H2H clashes at Golden 1 Center have ended with both teams winning five times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O231.5 U231.5
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Home Stats 3-7 226.60 109.10 117.50 3 7
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Away Stats 2-8 241.60 118.00 123.60 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
  • U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 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
  • 3 wins and 7 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
  • 3 wins and 7 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 34 34.66 646 141 19.0 4.1 0.9 6.6 0.8 1.2
PJ Washington 30 31.38 442 56 14.7 1.9 1.3 7.4 1.4 1.1
Anthony Davis 18 30.82 367 50 20.4 2.8 0.6 10.8 1.7 1.2

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 19 35.95 277 29 14.6 1.5 1.3 6.1 1.6 1.2
Domantas Sabonis 11 33.18 189 41 17.2 3.7 0.4 12.3 0.2 1.2
DeMar DeRozan 36 33 659 135 18.3 3.8 0.8 3.4 0.3 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Confirmed Lineup
8 Zach LaVine
9 Precious Achiuwa
10 DeMar DeRozan
18 Russell Westbrook
42 Maxime Raynaud
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Confirmed Lineup
0 Max Christie
3 Anthony Davis
13 Naji Marshall
21 Daniel Gafford
32 Cooper Flagg

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

03 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-110 Mavericks
01 Jan NBA
76ers 123-108 Mavericks
29 Dec NBA
Mavericks 122-125 Trail Blazers
27 Dec NBA
Mavericks 107-113 Kings
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

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

04 Jan NBA
Bucks 115-98 Kings
02 Jan NBA
Kings 102-129 Suns
01 Jan NBA
Celtics 120-106 Kings
30 Dec NBA
Kings 90-131 Clippers
28 Dec NBA
Kings 101-125 Lakers
27 Dec NBA
Mavericks 107-113 Kings
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

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 23 12 0.657 117.8 110.5 7.3 11-5 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 4W
Knicks 23 13 0.639 119.6 115.1 4.5 15-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 4-6 4L
Raptors 22 15 0.595 114.5 112.3 2.2 12-8 10-7 3-6 19-10 6-4 2W
76ers 19 15 0.559 117.2 116.4 0.8 9-9 10-6 7-3 14-12 5-5 1L
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 27 9 0.75 118.8 112.1 6.7 14-3 13-6 6-3 19-6 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 19 0.472 117.8 121.6 -3.8 10-9 7-10 3-6 13-13 6-4 2L
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 20 17 0.541 116.9 115.6 1.3 12-6 8-11 5-4 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 17 21 0.447 118.5 119.9 -1.4 6-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 2-8 2L
Hornets 13 23 0.361 116.1 117.9 -1.8 7-10 6-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 2W
Wizards 10 25 0.286 113.6 124 -10.4 6-12 4-13 2-4 7-17 6-4 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 7 0.811 121.2 107.6 13.6 17-3 13-4 6-2 24-6 5-5 2L
Nuggets 24 12 0.667 124.4 118.3 6.1 10-5 14-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 1W
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 17 20 0.459 116.9 119.6 -2.7 8-9 9-11 4-4 14-13 6-4 3W
Jazz 12 23 0.343 119.6 127 -7.4 8-11 4-12 0-7 7-17 2-8 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 11 0.676 117.1 116.9 0.2 10-6 13-5 4-4 18-8 6-4 3W
Suns 21 15 0.583 114.8 112.8 2 12-5 9-10 8-4 19-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 19 18 0.514 114.8 113.6 1.2 11-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 13 22 0.371 112.1 114.2 -2.1 9-9 4-13 4-4 10-14 7-3 1W
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 25 11 0.694 119.3 113.9 5.4 12-5 13-6 7-1 14-9 6-4 2L
Rockets 22 11 0.667 119.4 111 8.4 11-2 11-9 2-4 12-10 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 16 20 0.444 115.7 116.6 -0.9 8-9 8-11 5-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Pelicans 8 30 0.211 114.8 122.8 -8 6-17 2-13 3-6 4-23 2-8 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 27 9 0.75 118.8 112.1 6.7 14-3 13-6 6-3 19-6 6-4 2W
Celtics 23 12 0.657 117.8 110.5 7.3 11-5 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 4W
Knicks 23 13 0.639 119.6 115.1 4.5 15-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 4-6 4L
Raptors 22 15 0.595 114.5 112.3 2.2 12-8 10-7 3-6 19-10 6-4 2W
76ers 19 15 0.559 117.2 116.4 0.8 9-9 10-6 7-3 14-12 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 20 17 0.541 116.9 115.6 1.3 12-6 8-11 5-4 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Bulls 17 19 0.472 117.8 121.6 -3.8 10-9 7-10 3-6 13-13 6-4 2L
Hawks 17 21 0.447 118.5 119.9 -1.4 6-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 2-8 2L
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Hornets 13 23 0.361 116.1 117.9 -1.8 7-10 6-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 2W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 25 0.286 113.6 124 -10.4 6-12 4-13 2-4 7-17 6-4 1W
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 7 0.811 121.2 107.6 13.6 17-3 13-4 6-2 24-6 5-5 2L
Spurs 25 11 0.694 119.3 113.9 5.4 12-5 13-6 7-1 14-9 6-4 2L
Lakers 23 11 0.676 117.1 116.9 0.2 10-6 13-5 4-4 18-8 6-4 3W
Nuggets 24 12 0.667 124.4 118.3 6.1 10-5 14-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 1W
Rockets 22 11 0.667 119.4 111 8.4 11-2 11-9 2-4 12-10 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Suns 21 15 0.583 114.8 112.8 2 12-5 9-10 8-4 19-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 19 18 0.514 114.8 113.6 1.2 11-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 17 20 0.459 116.9 119.6 -2.7 8-9 9-11 4-4 14-13 6-4 3W
Grizzlies 16 20 0.444 115.7 116.6 -0.9 8-9 8-11 5-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Clippers 13 22 0.371 112.1 114.2 -2.1 9-9 4-13 4-4 10-14 7-3 1W
Jazz 12 23 0.343 119.6 127 -7.4 8-11 4-12 0-7 7-17 2-8 4L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 30 0.211 114.8 122.8 -8 6-17 2-13 3-6 4-23 2-8 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 7 0.811 121.2 107.6 13.6 17-3 13-4 6-2 24-6 5-5 2L
Pistons 27 9 0.75 118.8 112.1 6.7 14-3 13-6 6-3 19-6 6-4 2W
Spurs 25 11 0.694 119.3 113.9 5.4 12-5 13-6 7-1 14-9 6-4 2L
Lakers 23 11 0.676 117.1 116.9 0.2 10-6 13-5 4-4 18-8 6-4 3W
Nuggets 24 12 0.667 124.4 118.3 6.1 10-5 14-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 1W
Rockets 22 11 0.667 119.4 111 8.4 11-2 11-9 2-4 12-10 6-4 1W
Celtics 23 12 0.657 117.8 110.5 7.3 11-5 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 4W
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Knicks 23 13 0.639 119.6 115.1 4.5 15-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 4-6 4L
Raptors 22 15 0.595 114.5 112.3 2.2 12-8 10-7 3-6 19-10 6-4 2W
Suns 21 15 0.583 114.8 112.8 2 12-5 9-10 8-4 19-13 7-3 1L
76ers 19 15 0.559 117.2 116.4 0.8 9-9 10-6 7-3 14-12 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Magic 20 17 0.541 116.9 115.6 1.3 12-6 8-11 5-4 14-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 19 18 0.514 114.8 113.6 1.2 11-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 6-4 1L
Bulls 17 19 0.472 117.8 121.6 -3.8 10-9 7-10 3-6 13-13 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 17 20 0.459 116.9 119.6 -2.7 8-9 9-11 4-4 14-13 6-4 3W
Hawks 17 21 0.447 118.5 119.9 -1.4 6-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 2-8 2L
Grizzlies 16 20 0.444 115.7 116.6 -0.9 8-9 8-11 5-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Clippers 13 22 0.371 112.1 114.2 -2.1 9-9 4-13 4-4 10-14 7-3 1W
Hornets 13 23 0.361 116.1 117.9 -1.8 7-10 6-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 23 0.343 119.6 127 -7.4 8-11 4-12 0-7 7-17 2-8 4L
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 25 0.286 113.6 124 -10.4 6-12 4-13 2-4 7-17 6-4 1W
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 30 0.211 114.8 122.8 -8 6-17 2-13 3-6 4-23 2-8 8L
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
  • 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