Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, February 25, 2026
Use Code WWWC Sacramento (13-46) will be going for the series win when they visit American Airlines Center on Thursday night to face Dallas (21-36) at 8:30 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Kings vs. Mavericks prediction. Get our top NBA predictions and increase your bankroll!
The Kings are coming off a 123-114 win over Memphis as 2.5-point underdogs. The Mavericks are coming off a 123-114 win over Brooklyn as 1.5-point favorites.
Sacramento is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Dallas.
**This preview was written before Wednesday’s game was played.**
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Kings Going For Second Win In Three Games
The Kings snapped their 16-game losing streak with a win over Memphis on Monday night. They face a tough challenge against Houston on Wednesday, and then turn around to face Dallas on Thursday as they try to pick up their second win in three games.
Sacramento averages 110.3 points per game. They’ve made 44 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers.
Zach LaVine leads the Kings with 19.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. DeMar DeRozan averages 18.6 points and 3.8 assists per game, while Russell Westbrook averages 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.
Sacramento is giving up 121 points per game. Opponents have made 50 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Zach LaVine (Finger) is questionable for this game.
Mavericks Going For Third Consecutive Win
The Mavericks followed up their 10-game losing streak with wins over Indiana and Brooklyn. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their third straight win when they play on Thursday.
Dallas averages 114.4 points per game. They’ve made 47 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers.
Cooper Flagg leads Dallas with 20.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Naji Marshall averages 15.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while P.J. Washington averages 14.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
Dallas is giving up 118 points per game. Opponents have made 47 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Cooper Flagg (Foot) is questionable for this game.
Kings vs. Mavericks Picks
Point Spread Pick for Kings vs. Mavericks
- Dallas Mavericks to cover. (4 Units)
The Mavericks have the edge in this game because they’ve been on a roll offensively in recent games, scoring more than 120 points per game in their last three games, while making over 51 percent of their shots. They’re doing a good job of finding the open man, and they’re rebounding the ball well, grabbing more than 11 offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also cut down their turnovers in recent games, and won't give the Kings many easy-scoring opportunities. The Kings have one of the worst defenses in the league, and they’re allowing opponents to make 50 percent of their shots against them. They’re also playing on consecutive nights and will be dealing with fatigue, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Mavericks. Take Dallas to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Kings vs. Mavericks
- Over (4 Units)
The Kings average 110.7 points per game. They play at the 18th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 103.5 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 122 points per game in their last three games. The Mavericks average 114.4 points per game. They play at the third-fastest pace in the league, averaging 106 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 128 points per game in their last three games. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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