Mavericks vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 26

Mavericks vs. Kings Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: KFAA, NBCS-CA, and WFAA

The Dallas Mavericks (21-36) host the Sacramento Kings (13-47) after losing five straight home games. The Mavericks are favored by 7.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The matchup has an over/under of 235.5.

Mavericks vs. Kings Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Kings Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Mavericks win (77.5%)

Mavericks vs. Kings Betting Trends

• The Mavericks have registered a 25-31-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Kings have played 60 games, with 22 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Mavericks have hit the over 28 times out of 60 chances this season.
• Kings games this season have hit the over on 29 of 60 set point totals (48.3%).
• Dallas has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered 15 times in 30 opportunities at home, and it has covered 10 times in 27 opportunities on the road.
• The Mavericks have gone over the total in a higher percentage of home games (50%) than road games (48.1%).
• This season, Sacramento is 11-17-1 at home against the spread (.379 winning percentage). On the road, it is 11-19-1 ATS (.355).
• Kings games have finished above the over/under 48.3% of the time at home (14 of 29), and 48.4% of the time away (15 of 31).

Mavericks Leaders

• Naji Marshall's numbers on the season are 15.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3 assists per contest, shooting 53% from the floor.
• Max Christie is averaging 13.3 points, 2.3 assists and 3.4 boards.
• Brandon Williams averages 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists, shooting 47.6% from the floor.
• Marvin Bagley III is averaging 10.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Klay Thompson is averaging 11.6 points, 2.4 boards and 1.4 assists.

Kings Leaders

• DeMar DeRozan averages 18.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He is also sinking 49.3% of his shots from the field.
• Russell Westbrook averages 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists. He is also sinking 43.1% of his shots from the floor and 33.8% from 3-point range, with 2 treys per game.
• Maxime Raynaud averages 10.1 points, 7 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He is making 55% of his shots from the field.
• The Kings are receiving 7.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game from Precious Achiuwa.
• The Kings get 12.4 points per game from Malik Monk, plus 2 boards and 2.6 assists.

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