Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Mavericks and Kings, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Mavericks take on Sacramento at 20-12.
  • The Mavericks are averaging 117.7 points per game so far.
  • The Mavericks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Kings.
  • The Kings face the Mavericks at 13-19.
  • The Kings are averaging 115 points per game so far.
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Mavericks.

Mavericks vs Kings Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings will host the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Kings (-161) are favored by 3.5 points over the Mavs (+136) and the over/under line is set at 230.

This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and can be seen on NBCS. The Kings have lost six straight and are 12th in the West, while the Mavericks are 4th in the conference with a record of 20-12.

Mavericks vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
  • Where: Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
  • Date: Monday, December 30th
  • Betting Odds SAC -3.5, DAL +136 | SAC -161 O/U 230

Mavericks Preview: Will the Mavericks Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Mavericks fell to 20-12 on the season after a 126-122 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Dallas, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 248 points exceeded the over/under line of 223.5 by 24.5 points.

Dallas found themselves in a 36-25 hole after the 1st quarter and trailed 97-82 heading into the 4th. They outscored Portland 40-29 in the final period but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Kyrie Irving poured in 46 points in the Mavericks' 126-122 loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting 61.5% from the field and hitting 5 threes. He was particularly effective in the 4th quarter, scoring 20 points.

As a team, the Mavericks shot 48.3% from the field and made 15 threes at a 39.5% clip. Spencer Dinwiddie added 17 points, with 8 coming in the final period.

Defensively, the Mavericks struggled on Saturday, giving up 126 points to the Trail Blazers. They allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, but tightened up a bit in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 28 and 29 points, respectively. Portland shot 50% from the field.

Dallas did a good job limiting Portland's three-point shooting, giving up just 11 made threes, but the Blazers still shot 42% from deep. The Mavericks also sent Portland to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 23. Dallas finished with 6 steals and 10 blocks.

Kings Preview: Do the Kings Stand a Chance at Home?

The Mavericks fell to 20-12 on the season after a 126-122 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Dallas, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 248, significantly surpassing the 223.5-point over/under line.

Dallas got off to a slow start, trailing 36-25 after the 1st quarter. They were down 97-82 going into the 4th quarter but made a strong push, outscoring Portland 40-29 in the final period.

De'Aaron Fox's 14-point 4th quarter helped him finish with 29 points and 12 assists, but the Kings fell to the Lakers, 132-122. DeMar DeRozan added 25 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter, and Malik Monk contributed 20 points, scoring 8 in the opening period and 7 more in the final frame.

The Kings shot 51% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.5% of their 3-point attempts. They made 11 threes in the game, with Monk connecting on 3 of them at a 37.5% rate.

Despite a strong defensive showing in the 2nd and 4th quarters, the Kings couldn’t contain the Lakers, giving up 132 points on 59% shooting. Sacramento struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed 40 and 42 points, respectively.

The Kings also had trouble defending the three, as the Lakers hit 14 threes at a 53% clip. Sacramento sent the Lakers to the line 33 times, where they converted 26 free throws. The Kings finished with 7 steals and 2 blocks.

Mavericks vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • Across the Kings last three home games, the team averaged 124 points per game while allowing 118. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Dallas has an ATS mark of 6-3-1 while going 6-4 straight up.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.

Mavericks vs Kings Prediction

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