- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: DAZN
- Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks (+6.5)
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The Dallas Mavericks (26-56 from last season) are heading to Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Friday, aiming to secure a victory against the Indiana Pacers (19-63 last year). The Mavericks enter this game as 6.5-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 235.5.
In their most recent outing, the Mavericks faced the Houston Rockets, suffering a 128-110 defeat. Dallas committed 23 fouls while Houston had 20. The Mavericks managed to hit 16 of 36 attempts from three-point range, while Houston converted 72.0% of their free throws, sinking 18 of 25 attempts. In total, the Rockets secured 42 rebounds (17 offensive and 25 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks along with 32 assists and 11 steals. On defense, Dallas allowed Houston to shoot 53.4%, giving up 47 of 88 from the field. The Mavericks themselves produced 20 assists and forced 16 turnovers, while tallying 12 steals. On the boards, they secured 33 rebounds, with 8 being offensive. From the free-throw line, the Mavericks converted 17 of 26 attempts for a percentage of 65.4%. They concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 51.9% (41 out of 79), including 11 of 37 from three-point range.
Cooper Flagg was a standout performer in this contest, shooting 58.8% from the field and dishing out 2 assists. He played 33 minutes, pulling in 5 rebounds, and finished with 32 points on 10 of 17 shooting.
The Mavericks come into this game after finishing last season with a 26-56 record. They averaged 14.5 turnovers per game and recorded 18.4 personal fouls per contest. As a team, Dallas averaged 44.7 rebounds and dished out 2,072 assists throughout the season, ranking 22nd in the league. The Mavericks successfully hit 34.4% of their three-point attempts (899 of 2,615) and maintained a free-throw percentage of 75.5%. They averaged 114.1 points per game, placing them 23rd in the league, while shooting 46.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Mavericks forced 13.4 turnovers per game and committed an average of 21.0 fouls. They were ranked 27th in the league for allowing assists, with a total of 2,325 given up last season. Opponents shot 47.8% against them (3,676 of 7,695) and they gave up an average of 46.8 rebounds per game, while allowing 35.0% shooting from three-point range. In terms of points allowed, the Mavericks ranked 23rd, conceding 119.6 points per game.
The Pacers, in their last match, emerged victorious with a 123-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Indiana allowed 49 rebounds (14 offensive) to New Orleans. The Pacers shot 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 attempts, and excelled at the free-throw line with a remarkable 34 out of 37 (91.9%). The Pelicans managed to convert 38 of 89 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 42.7%. Conversely, the Pacers shot 52.2% from the field, making 47 of 90 attempts, including 30.0% on three-pointers (9 of 30). Indiana capitalized on 20 free throws from their 29 attempts, achieving a 69.0% success rate. The Pelicans recorded 24 personal fouls, which resulted in 29 free throw attempts for the Pacers. Indiana committed 13 turnovers but also made 9 steals while grabbing 43 rebounds overall.
Pascal Siakam played a key role for the Pacers, scoring 30 points after shooting 13 of 23 from the field for a 56.5% shooting rate. He also contributed 8 rebounds and 1 assist in his 35 minutes on the court.
Last season, the Pacers finished with a record of 19-63. They committed an average of 20.9 personal fouls per game and shot 77.6% from the free-throw line. Indiana averaged 27.7 assists per game, placing them 12th in the league, while turning the ball over 14.5 times per contest. With a total of 9,219 points last season, they averaged 112.4 points per game and pulled down 41.9 rebounds per contest. Offensively, the Pacers managed to shoot 45.8% from the field, which ranked 26th overall.
On the defensive side, Indiana allowed opponents to shoot 35.5% from beyond the arc (993 of 2,794) and permitted 77.3% from the free-throw line. They allowed an average of 26.4 assists and 46.7 rebounds per game, ranking 14th and 27th in the league, respectively. Defensively, the Pacers ranked 25th in PPG allowed with 120.4 points. They forced opponents into 13.5 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 48.9% from the field, placing them 27th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Dallas (+6.5)
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