The Dallas Mavericks (12-20) visit the Sacramento Kings (7-23) after losing five straight road games. The Mavericks are favored by only 2.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
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Mavericks vs. Kings Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Mavericks 117, Kings 116.
- Moneyline Pick: Mavericks (-147)
- Total Pick: Over 232.5 (computer predicts 232.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Kings (+2.5)
Recent Mavericks vs. Kings Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2025 | Kings | -5.5 | 213.5 | -242 | +198 | 120-106 DAL |
| 3/3/2025 | Kings | -2 | 231.5 | -127 | +107 | 122-98 SAC |
| 2/10/2025 | Kings | -1.5 | 239.5 | -118 | -101 | 129-128 SAC |
| 12/30/2024 | Kings | -8.5 | 224 | -341 | +270 | 110-100 SAC |
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas has gone 16-16-0 ATS this season.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Mavericks are 2-5 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 15 of Dallas' 30 games with a set total.
- This season, the Mavericks have won four out of the 10 games in which they've been favored.
- This season, Dallas has won four of its seven games when favored by at least -147 on the moneyline.
Kings 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Sacramento is 11-19-0 against the spread this year.
- The Kings are 10-17 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 14 of Sacramento's 30 games with a set total.
- The Kings have been the underdog on the moneyline 27 total times this season. They've gone 5-22 in those games.
- Sacramento has gone 5-21 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +123 or longer (19.2%).
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Mavericks vs. Kings Injury Report
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee),
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Anthony Davis: Questionable (Groin),
Brandon Williams: Day-To-Day (Calf)
Kings
Kings:
Domantas Sabonis: Out (Knee),
Drew Eubanks: Out (Thumb),
Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle),
Devin Carter: Questionable (Ankle),
Keegan Murray: Out (Calf)
Mavericks vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Game time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KFAA, NBCS-CA, and NBA TV
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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