The Dallas Mavericks (12-22) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at American Airlines Center as only 1.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on KFAA, NBCS-PH, and NBA TV.
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76ers vs. Mavericks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of 76ers 117, Mavericks 116.
- Moneyline Pick: 76ers (-124)
- Total Pick: Over 231.5 (computer predicts 232.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Mavericks (+1.5)
Recent 76ers vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | 76ers | -1 | 226.5 | -116 | -103 | 121-114 PHI |
| 3/16/2025 | Mavericks | -6.5 | 225 | -270 | +218 | 130-125 PHI |
| 2/4/2025 | 76ers | -4.5 | 227.5 | -188 | +157 | 118-116 PHI |
76ers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Philadelphia has a 17-14-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 1.5 points or more, the 76ers have an 8-6 record against the spread.
- Philadelphia's games have gone over the point total in 16 out of 34 opportunities (47.1%).
- The 76ers have won 13, or 76.5%, of the 17 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Philadelphia has a record of 11-3, a 78.6% win rate, when it's favored by -124 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Dallas has compiled a 16-18-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 1.5-point underdogs this year, the Mavericks are 13-9 against the spread.
- Dallas' games have gone over the point total 16 out of 34 times (47.1%).
- The Mavericks have won 34.8% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (8-15).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +105 or longer, Dallas has gone 7-14 (33.3%).
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76ers vs. Mavericks Injury Report
76ers
76ers:
Trendon Watford: Out (Thigh),
Kelly Oubre Jr.: Out (Knee),
Joel Embiid: Probable (Knee)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee),
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee)
76ers vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KFAA, NBCS-PH, and NBA TV
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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