Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks prediction
NBA · Monday, November 2, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET · American Airlines Center · NBA League Pass
Mel’s pick
Dallas Mavericks win 77% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.
- Sacramento Kings: 23%
- Dallas Mavericks: 77%
Projected score
Sacramento Kings 108, Dallas Mavericks 121. 4% of the simulations finished as one-score games.
Mel vs the betting line
Vegas has Dallas Mavericks −10.5. Mel projects Dallas Mavericks by 12.4, so the simulation leans Dallas Mavericks -10.5 against the spread.
The total is 232.5; Mel projects 229.1 points, a lean to the under.
Recent form
Sacramento Kings (0-6) scored 112 and allowed 129.8 points a game over their last 5.
Dallas Mavericks (4-2) scored 115.2 and allowed 108.6 points a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Nov 2, 8:14 AM ET.
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