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The Dallas Mavericks (20-12) and Sacramento Kings (13-19) meet Monday. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Mavericks vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 2-2
The Mavericks have lost 2 of their last 3 games and are coming off a 126-122 setback at the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday as 3-point favorites. G Kyrie Irving had 46 points in the absence of G Luka Doncic (hip), who has missed back-to-back games.
The Kings extended their skid to 6 in a row with a 132-122 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday. Sacramento allowed 40-plus points in the first and third quarters.
Mavericks at Kings odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:25 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Kings -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +3.5 (-110) | Kings -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Mavericks at Kings key injuries
Mavericks
- G Luka Doncic (hip) out
- G Dante Exum (wrist) out
- C Dereck Lively II (hip) questionable
- F Naji Marshall (suspension) out
Kings
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Mavericks at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 115, Kings 109
Moneyline
The Mavericks offense — which had been held to under 100 points vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday and at the Phoenix Suns Friday — exploded for 122 in the loss at Portland Saturday.
The Kings have allowed 119.0 points per game (PPG) during their 6-game skid.
The Mavericks entered Saturday allowing just 100.0 PPG across their previous 4 outings.
The Mavericks bounce back and hand the Kings their seventh straight loss.
BET MAVERICKS (+135).
Against the spread
Every cover by the Mavericks this season has been a straight-up win. They are 7-3-1 ATS as underdogs, so if you like them to cover, you might as well bet their ML at plus money.
PASS.
Over/Under
Four of the last 6 games for Dallas have not reached 229 total points.
Four of the Kings’ last 5 games have not gone over this number, either.
BET UNDER 228.5 (-110).
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