- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
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The Toronto Raptors (35-27) are set to challenge the Dallas Mavericks (21-41) at Scotiabank Arena this Sunday.
In their last outing, the Mavericks were edged out by the Magic, falling 115-114. The Mavericks incurred a total of 17 personal fouls, while the Magic tallied 21. Dallas managed to convert just 13 of 39 attempts from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Orlando excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 87.5% by sinking 14 out of 16 attempts. On the boards, Orlando dominated with 47 total rebounds (14 offensive and 33 defensive) and recorded 9 blocks. They also logged 31 assists and stole the ball 10 times. Defensively, Dallas allowed their opponents to shoot 45.4%, yielding 44 field goals on 97 attempts. The Mavericks distributed 28 assists, created 12 turnovers, and made 6 steals. On the glass, they secured 44 rebounds, with 11 coming from the offensive side. Additionally, they had a solid performance at the charity stripe, converting 22 of 28 attempts, translating to a 78.6% success rate. Ultimately, Dallas wrapped up the game shooting 45.3% overall (39 of 86) and hitting 14 of 32 from three-point territory.
Klay Thompson played a pivotal role in the recent matchup, scoring 24 points on 7 of 12 shooting. He logged 26 minutes on the court and grabbed 4 rebounds, finishing the game with a field goal efficiency of 58.3% and contributing 1 assist.
As the Mavericks approach this game, they hold a record of 21-41 this season. They average 14.8 turnovers per game and commit 18.2 personal fouls per contest. Collectively, Dallas secures 44.7 rebounds per game and has tallied 1,545 assists this year, ranking 25th in the league for passing efficiency. Dallas converts 34.1% from behind the arc (658 of 1,930) and boasts a 74.1% success rate from the free-throw line. They document an average of 113.5 points per game, ranking 23rd in the NBA, while shooting 47.0% overall.
On the defensive front, the Mavericks force an average of 13.3 turnovers per game and draw 21.3 personal fouls. They stand 25th in the league, having conceded 1,712 assists this season. Opponents are connecting on 46.9% of their field-goal attempts (2,733 of 5,829), while Dallas allows 46.7 rebounds per game and holds opponents to a rate of 34.1% from three-point range. They rank 22nd in points allowed per game, conceding 117.6.
In their previous matchup, the Raptors faced the Timberwolves and lost 115-107. Toronto allowed Minnesota to secure 41 rebounds (6 offensive). The Raptors converted 41.9% of their three-point attempts, sinking 13 out of 31, and shot 18 of 23 from the charity stripe (78.3%). Minnesota managed to shoot 51.9% from the field on 42 of 81 attempts. Toronto posted a shooting performance of 49.4% (41 of 83) and hit 9 of 21 three-pointers (42.9%). The Raptors went to the free-throw line 24 times, benefitting from the Timberwolves’ 22 personal fouls, while turning the ball over 14 times and making 6 steals. Toronto concluded the game with 29 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards, resulting in a total of 40 rebounds.
RJ Barrett was standout for the Raptors, contributing 25 points in his 30 minutes of play, though he ended the game without any assists. He shot 9 of 14 for a stellar field goal percentage of 64.3% and secured 6 rebounds.
The Raptors currently hold a 35-27 record for the season. They average 20.8 personal fouls each game and hold a free-throw percentage of 78.4%. Their assist rate stands at 28.9 per game, ranking 4th in the league, while averaging 13.9 turnovers per contest. For the season, Toronto has scored 7,040 points (113.5 per game) and collects 42.6 rebounds each game. Offensively, the Raptors display an impressive shooting percentage of 47.3%, ranking 11th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Raptors are positioned 8th in the league for points allowed per game, giving up 112.0. They force 16.0 turnovers on average per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.4% from the field (11th in the league). Toronto’s defense limits three-point shooting to 35.0% (799 of 2,286), while opponents convert 79.4% of their free throws. They concede 24.6 assists and 43.5 rebounds per game, placing them 4th and 12th in the league respectively.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Pick: Favor Toronto and the Under on total points
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