Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Jan 6, 22:40 | 6 min read

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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.

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	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

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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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cooper Flagg Over 4.5 Assists -147

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.

Latest Cooper Flagg Player Prop Odds

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Max Christie Over 12.5 Points -106

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

123 - 113 Kings logo

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Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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

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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)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

Zach LaVine (Kings)

DeMar DeRozan (Kings)

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Player Assists

Russell Westbrook (Kings)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

Dennis Schroder (Kings)

Anthony Davis (Mavericks)

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Player Rebounds

Anthony Davis (Mavericks)

Maxime Raynaud (Kings)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

Russell Westbrook (Kings)

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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 Home Stats		3-7	226.60	109.10	117.50	3	7
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

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Last 5 Games

Mavericks

NBA: 04/01 Rockets 104 Mavericks110
NBA: 02/01 76ers 123 Mavericks108
NBA: 30/12 Mavericks 122 Trail Blazers125
NBA: 27/12 Mavericks 107 Kings113
NBA: 25/12 Mavericks 116 Warriors126

Kings

NBA: 05/01 Bucks 115 Kings98
NBA: 03/01 Kings 102 Suns129
NBA: 02/01 Celtics 120 Kings106
NBA: 31/12 Kings 90 Clippers131
NBA: 29/12 Kings 101 Lakers125

Head to Head

Mavericks vs Kings

NBA: 27/12 2025 Mavericks 107 Kings 113
NBA: 17/04 2025 Mavericks 120 Kings 106
NBA: 04/03 2025 Kings 122 Mavericks 98
NBA: 11/02 2025 Kings 129 Mavericks 128
NBA: 31/12 2024 Mavericks 100 Kings 110
NBA: 30/03 2024 Mavericks 107 Kings 103
NBA: 27/03 2024 Mavericks 132 Kings 96
NBA: 28/01 2024 Kings 120 Mavericks 115
NBA: 20/11 2023 Kings 129 Mavericks 113
NBA: 06/04 2023 Kings 119 Mavericks 123

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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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

-5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
-5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
+5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 238.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 241.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 231.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 231.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.00 pts and allowed 121.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.00 pts and allowed 123.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 230.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 226.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 231.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 231.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.80 pts and allowed 121.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 109.10 pts and allowed 117.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 37.30 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 8.00 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 18.40 (77.31%)
Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 36.80
Assists: 25.40
Blocks: 6.60
Steals: 6.40
Turnovers : 14.50
Personal Fouls: 17.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 34.50 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.70 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 16.90 (73.16%)
Rebounds: Total 44.2, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 34.60
Assists: 26.40
Blocks: 5.10
Steals: 6.60
Turnovers : 12.80
Personal Fouls: 19.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.90 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 9.60 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 20.20 (78.29%)
Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 29.90
Assists: 24.20
Blocks: 5.30
Steals: 9.80
Turnovers : 14.50
Personal Fouls: 21.10

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.10 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 18.60 (76.86%)
Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 30.50
Assists: 24.40
Blocks: 5.20
Steals: 10.80
Turnovers : 12.40
Personal Fouls: 19.90

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

Max Christie	34	28.63	419	71	12.3	2.1	2.4	3.4	0.4	0.5
Naji Marshall	36	28.42	475	93	13.2	2.6	0.9	4.6	0.1	1.0
Brandon Williams	32	22.32	372	126	11.6	3.9	0.5	2.8	0.2	1.2
Klay Thompson	33	21.74	365	43	11.1	1.3	2.7	2.5	0.3	0.4
Ryan Nembhard	23	20.54	176	117	7.7	5.1	1.0	1.7	-	0.3
Daniel Gafford	25	20.46	205	24	8.2	1.0	-	6.0	1.4	0.9
D'Angelo Russell	25	19.04	256	100	10.2	4.0	1.3	2.4	0.1	0.5
Dereck Lively	7	16.47	30	13	4.3	1.9	-	5.3	1.6	0.6
Dwight Powell	24	12.23	64	21	2.7	0.9	-	2.8	0.3	0.5
Jaden Hardy	25	10.94	145	16	5.8	0.6	1.1	1.3	0.1	0.2
Moussa Cisse	20	10.01	59	3	3.0	0.2	-	3.5	1.0	0.3
Caleb Martin	29	9.48	46	29	1.6	1.0	0.1	1.4	0.1	0.4
Miles Kelly	2	5.65	2	-	1.0	-	-	2.0	-	-

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

Zach LaVine	24	32.89	484	56	20.2	2.3	2.7	3.0	0.2	0.7
Russell Westbrook	36	28.99	527	247	14.6	6.9	1.9	6.6	0.2	1.4
Dennis Schroeder	29	27.54	376	166	13.0	5.7	1.5	3.4	0.2	0.8
Maxime Raynaud	28	22.88	290	30	10.4	1.1	0.3	6.4	0.5	0.4
Malik Monk	29	21.55	331	64	11.4	2.2	1.8	2.0	0.4	0.8
Precious Achiuwa	29	19.73	206	34	7.1	1.2	0.3	5.2	0.4	0.8
Nique Clifford	32	18.7	178	44	5.6	1.4	0.7	2.9	0.3	0.7
Dylan Cardwell	9	17.94	35	8	3.9	0.9	-	5.1	1.9	1.0
Keon Ellis	34	17.74	193	22	5.7	0.6	1.2	1.4	0.5	1.2
Drew Eubanks	29	14.18	155	8	5.3	0.3	0.0	2.8	0.7	0.4
Daeqwon Plowden	1	14	2	-	2.0	-	-	2.0	-	-
Doug McDermott	6	10.93	24	2	4.0	0.3	1.3	0.8	0.2	-
Devin Carter	11	8.86	36	13	3.3	1.2	0.5	1.3	0.2	0.5
Dario Saric	5	8.26	5	2	1.0	0.4	0.2	1.2	-	-
Isaiah Stevens	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

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Sacramento Kings Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings Confirmed Lineup

8 Zach LaVine

9 Precious Achiuwa

10 DeMar DeRozan

18 Russell Westbrook

42 Maxime Raynaud

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

Confirmed Lineups

01 Jan NBA

76ers 123-108 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Mavericks 122-125 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Mavericks 107-113 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Mavericks 116-126 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Nuggets 130-131 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Mavericks 114-121 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Pistons 114-116 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

15 Dec NBA

Mavericks 133-140 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Bucks 115-98 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Kings 102-129 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

01 Jan NBA

Celtics 120-106 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

30 Dec NBA

Kings 90-131 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Kings 101-125 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Mavericks 107-113 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Pistons 136-127 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Rockets 124-125 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Trail Blazers 98-93 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Kings 133-134 Trail Blazers

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NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

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

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