The Dallas Mavericks (12-22) are 2.5-point underdogs as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The game airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on KFAA, NBCS-PH, and NBA TV. The point total is set at 230.5 for the matchup.
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76ers Cover -2.5 vs Mavericks -108
76ers vs. Mavericks betting lines
- 76ers odds to win: -135
- Mavericks odds to win: +114
- Spread: 76ers (-2.5)
- Total: 230.5
- TV Channel: NBA TV
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
76ers Statistics, Trends and More
As the Away Team
- Philadelphia has covered the spread nine times on the road and are 8-6 in road contests.
- Philadelphia has a 3-0 record ATS in road games this season as 2.5-point favorites or more.
- 76ers games have hit the over on the set point total eight times on the road this year.
- Recent performance gives an edge to Philadelphia to beat the total. This year its road games averaged a total of 230.7 points per contest.
76ers Recent Trends
- The 76ers are 5-5 overall and 6-4 against the spread in their past 10 contests.
- The final score of the past 10 76ers games has surpassed the set total five times.
- The 76ers’ last 10 outings have ended with an average of 228.2 points scored. That’s 2.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
- During the last 10 games, the 76ers are scoring 2.0 points less per game compared to their season average.
76ers Betting Records
- The 76ers have won 13 of the 17 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (76.5%).
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -135 or shorter, Philadelphia has gone 9-1 (90% win percentage).
- The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the 76ers a 57.4% chance to win.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 (28th in NBA) | 46.7 (14th) | 44.8 (11th) | 45.6 (22nd) | 24.9 (24th) | 13.6 (11th) |
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Mavericks Statistics, Trends and More
As the Home Team
- At home this year, Mavericks games have gone over the set point total eight times.
- The Mavericks have a 10-8 record against the spread at home and is 9-9 in home contests.
- This season, the Mavericks have a 1-5 record ATS at home when playing as 2.5-point underdogs or more.
- Recent history seems to trend against the Mavericks to beat the total. Their home games have averaged a total of 229.1 points per contest this season.
Mavericks Recent Trends
- The Mavericks have a 4-6 record straight-up in their past 10 contests, while covering the spread four times in those games.
- The Mavericks and their opponents have combined to hit the over in seven of the past 10 games.
- The last 10 Mavericks games averaged 231.4 total points, 0.9 more points than this matchup’s point total.
- Over their past 10 games, the Mavericks have scored 5.6 more points per contest compared to their 113.7 PPG season-long scoring average.
Mavericks Betting Records
- Dallas has entered the game as underdogs 23 times this season and won eight, or 34.8%, of those games.
- This season, the Mavericks have won seven of their 20 games, or 35%, when they’re the underdog by at least +114 on the moneyline.
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mavericks have a 46.7% chance to win.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (16th in NBA) | 46.1 (sixth) | 44.5 (13th) | 47.7 (28th) | 25.3 (22nd) | 14.9 (23rd) |
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