76ers vs. Mavericks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 1

The Dallas Mavericks (12-22) will host the Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) after victories in five home games in a row.

The 76ers square off with the Mavericks in a game that Philadelphia is currently a moderate favorite by 2.5 points. The point total for the matchup is set at 229.5.

76ers vs. Mavericks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Arena: American Airlines Center
• Total: 229.5 points
• Spread: 76ers -2.5
• Moneyline: 76ers (-142), Mavericks (+120)

How to watch 76ers vs. Mavericks

• TV Channel: NBA TV
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: 76ers vs. Mavericks

• In 16 games this season, the 76ers and their opponents have scored more than 229.5 combined points.
• Mavericks games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 229.5 points in 19 of 34 outings.
• These teams average 230.1 points per game between them, 0.6 more than this game's point total.
• These teams allow 234 points per game combined, 4.5 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: 76ers vs. Mavericks

• Philadelphia has covered 16 times in 31 matchups with a spread this season.
• When playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the 76ers have an ATS record of 6-4.
• The Mavericks are 14-19-1 ATS this year.
• Dallas is 12-8 ATS this season when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
• At home this season, the Mavericks are 9-8-1 against the spread and 9-9 overall.
• At home, Dallas is winless ATS (0-5-1) as a 2.5-point underdog or more.
• This year in away games, the 76ers are 9-5 against the spread and 8-6 overall.
• Away from home, as 2.5-point favorites or more, Philadelphia is 3-0 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: 76ers vs. Mavericks

• The 76ers have won 72.2% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (13-5).
• The Mavericks have been underdogs in 23 games this season and won eight (34.8%) of those contests.
• Philadelphia has gone 9-1 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter (winning 90%).
• This season, Dallas has won seven of its 20 games, or 35%, when it is the underdog by at least +120 on the moneyline.
• The 76ers have a 58.7% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for 76ers vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Mavericks (+ 2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (229.5)
  
• Prediction: Mavericks 121 - 76ers 118
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