Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/20

The Dallas Mavericks will visit the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be shown on NBCS. The Mavericks, led by head coach Jason Kidd, hold an 11-17 record. They are 11th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Southwest Division.

The Philadelphia 76ers, coached by Nick Nurse, come into the game with a 15-11 record. They rank 5th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division. Both teams are coming off wins, and each will look to continue their positive momentum in this early-season matchup.

Mavericks vs 76ers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds: 76ers -2.0 (-111), Mavericks +2.0 (-112), Over/Under 228.5

Dallas Mavericks Team Preview

The Dallas Mavericks have had an up-and-down season so far. They rank 25th in points per game with 113.0, but they manage a high number of possessions per game, sitting third in the league. The team struggles with shooting efficiency, landing at 21st for field goal percentage and 28th for three-point percentage.

Cooper Flagg has been a standout performer for the Mavericks. He scored 42 points in a recent game against the Utah Jazz. In addition, Anthony Davis has been key, averaging 19.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, though he is currently listed as probable due to an illness.

Injuries have impacted the Mavericks, with key players like Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum out for the season. Despite this, the team has managed to win close games, such as their recent 116-114 victory over the Detroit Pistons. The Mavericks will look to continue their resilience when they face the Philadelphia 76ers next.

Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers have shown a balanced performance in their recent games. In their latest outing, they defeated the New York Knicks 116-107. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 30 points and 9 assists.

Throughout the season, the 76ers have averaged 116.8 points per game. They rank 6th in field goal attempts per game but struggle with accuracy, holding the 25th spot in field goal percentage. On defense, they allow 115.5 points per game and rank 5th in field goal percentage allowed.

Key players for the 76ers include Tyrese Maxey, who averages 31.4 points per game, and Joel Embiid with 20.5 points. However, Embiid is currently questionable due to an illness. Kelly Oubre Jr. is out with a knee injury, and Trendon Watford is sidelined with an adductor strain.

BTB Betting Pick

The 76ers are favored by 2 points against the Mavericks. The 76ers score 116.8 points per game, while the Mavericks allow 116.7 points. The Mavericks’ strong defense against three-pointers could keep this game close. Taking the Mavericks +2.0 seems like a solid choice.

The over/under for this game is set at 228.5. The Mavericks average 113.0 points per game, and the 76ers allow 115.5 points. Both teams have solid defenses that might limit scoring. The projected total score is around 225, so the under 228.5 is a reasonable pick.