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The Dallas Mavericks (12-22) host the Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) after winning five straight home games. The 76ers are favored by only 1.5 points in the contest, which starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
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76ers vs. Mavericks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of 76ers 117, Mavericks 116.
- Moneyline Pick: 76ers (-117)
- 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's ATS record is 17-14-0 this season.
- The 76ers have an 8-6 record against the spread this season when favored by 1.5 points or more.
- Out of Philadelphia's 34 games with a set total, 16 have hit the over (47.1%).
- This season, the 76ers have been favored 17 times and won 13, or 76.5%, of those games.
- This season, Philadelphia has won 11 of its 14 games, or 78.6%, when favored by at least -117 on the moneyline.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas has a 16-18-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Mavericks have a 13-9 record against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this year.
- 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).
- Dallas has a record of 7-14 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -102 or longer (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
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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