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Mavericks vs. Kings Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 27

Game day: Saturday, December 27, 2025
Game time: 5 p.m. ET
Location: Sacramento, California
Arena: Golden 1 Center
Total: 232.5 points
Spread: Mavericks -3
Moneyline: Mavericks (-146), Kings (+124)

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27 December 2025 By Data Skrive

The Dallas Mavericks (12-20) travel to face the Sacramento Kings (7-23) after dropping five road games in a row.

The Mavericks are currently small 3-point favorites over the Kings. The matchup has an over/under of 232.5.

Mavericks vs. Kings Odds and Game Time

In 12 games this season, the Mavericks and their opponents have scored more than 232.5 total points.
The Kings and their opponents have combined to score more than 232.5 points in 19 of 30 games this season.
These two teams score a combined 225.7 points per game, 6.8 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.
Opponents of these teams score 240.1 combined points per game, 7.6 more points than this matchup's total.

Dallas has covered 14 times in 32 matchups with a spread this season.
The Mavericks have covered the spread once when favored by 3 points or more this season (in seven opportunities).
The Kings are 10-18-2 ATS this season.
Sacramento has been an underdog by 3 points or more 26 times this year, and covered the spread in nine of those matchups.
The Kings are 3-10-1 against the spread, and 4-10 overall, at home this season.
At home, as a 3-point underdog or more, Sacramento has one win ATS (1-2).
The Mavericks are 5-9 against the spread, and 3-11 overall, away from home.
Dallas is unbeaten ATS (1-0) on the road as 3-point favorites or more.

The Mavericks have been favored on the moneyline 10 total times this season. They've finished 4-6 in those games.
This season, the Kings have won five out of the 27 games, or 18.5%, in which they've been the underdog.
Dallas has a record of 4-3 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -146 or shorter (winning 57.1%).
This season, Sacramento has won five of its 25 games, or 20%, when it is the underdog by at least +124 on the moneyline.
Based on this contest's moneyline, the Mavericks have an implied win probability of 59.3%.