Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/1

The Philadelphia 76ers will play against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The game is scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 8:30 PM. It will be shown on NBCS.

The 76ers come into this game with a record of 17-14. They recently won against the Memphis Grizzlies, 139-136. The Mavericks have a 12-22 record and lost their last game against the Portland Trail Blazers, 125-122.

76ers vs Mavericks Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks
• Venue: American Airlines Center
• Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Betting Odds: 76ers Spread -1.0 (-111), Mavericks Spread +1.0 (-110), 76ers MoneyLine -116, Mavericks MoneyLine -104, Over/Under 231

Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers recently had mixed results in their games. They secured a tight win against the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 139-136. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid both scored 34 points in that game, showing strong performances. However, the team faced losses against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls, which indicates inconsistency.

On the season, the 76ers are averaging 116.4 points per game, placing them in the middle of the league rankings. They are taking a high number of shots but struggling with accuracy, as shown by their low field goal and effective field goal percentages. The team allows 116.3 points per game, highlighting a need for improvement on the defensive end.

In their upcoming game, the 76ers will rely heavily on Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Maxey is leading the team with 30.8 points per game, while Embiid is averaging 22.6 points. The team will miss Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford due to injuries, which could affect their performance against the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks Team Preview

The Dallas Mavericks have struggled in their recent games, losing three straight. They fell to the Portland Trail Blazers, 125-122, despite shooting 50.5% from the field. Earlier, they lost to the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors, showing room for improvement.

The Mavericks have an offense that scores 113.7 points per game. They rank 3rd in possessions per game, which means they play at a fast pace. However, their three-point shooting has been a challenge, ranking 27th in percentage and 28th in made threes per game.

On defense, Dallas allows 117.7 points per game, placing them 20th in the league. They excel in limiting opponents’ three-point success, ranking 1st in three-point percentage allowed. With key players like Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum out due to injuries, the Mavericks need their remaining roster to step up.

BTB Betting Pick

The Philadelphia 76ers are favored by 1 point against the Dallas Mavericks. The 76ers have a solid offensive game, scoring 116.4 points per game, which is higher than the Mavericks’ 113.7 points. Given their higher scoring average and better free throw shooting, picking the 76ers to cover the spread at -1.0 (-111) seems reasonable.

The total for this game is set at 231. The 76ers allow 116.3 points per game, while the Mavericks allow 117.7 points. Both teams have defenses that give up a lot of points, so taking the over at 231 (-113) is a logical choice. The projected combined score could easily surpass the total due to both teams’ defensive stats.