- Matchup: San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: KFAA
- Betting Odds: San Antonio (-9.5)
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The Dallas Mavericks (0-1) are set to take on the San Antonio Spurs (0-1) at the American Airlines Center this Saturday. The Spurs are favored by 9.5 points, with the over/under line set at 231.5.
In their previous game, the Spurs clashed with the Thunder, suffering a loss with a score of 116-104. San Antonio recorded 24 personal fouls, compared to Oklahoma City’s 22. From beyond the arc, the Spurs made 14 successful three-pointers out of 31 attempts. Oklahoma City’s free throw percentage was an impressive 80.0%, hitting 16 out of 20. The Thunder also secured 10 offensive rebounds out of a total of 45 boards. They recorded 24 assists and 8 steals throughout the game. Defensively, the Spurs allowed the Thunder to shoot 45.3% from the field, giving up 43 baskets from 95 attempts. San Antonio managed to gather 45 rebounds, with 10 being offensive, and had an effective free throw rate of 88.0%, sinking 22 of 25 attempts. Overall, the Spurs had a field goal percentage of 38.7% (36 out of 93) and made 10 of their 37 three-point attempts.
Stephon Castle emerged as a key player for the Spurs, scoring 24 points on 9 of 21 shooting. He logged 28 minutes on the court, grabbing 7 rebounds and contributing 1 assist while achieving a shooting percentage of 42.9%.
Currently, the Spurs hold a season record of 0-1, averaging 104.0 points per game (23rd in the league) and shooting 38.7% from the field. From three-point range, they stand at 27.0% (10 of 37), and they boast an 88.0% rate from the free throw line. Collectively, San Antonio collects 45.0 boards per game, with 21 assists, ranking them 23rd in the NBA in assists. They average 14.0 turnovers and commit 24.0 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Spurs force an average of 14.0 turnovers and draw 22.0 personal fouls. Their opponents shoot 45.2% from long range, and they are ranked 17th in the league for points allowed per game (116.0). San Antonio allows a shooting percentage of 45.3% (43 of 95) and yields 47.0 rebounds per game, placing them 11th in allowing assists to the opposition (24 assists relinquished this season).
In their last outing, the Mavericks faced a tough defeat against the Rockets, falling 128-110. Dallas secured 25 defensive rebounds alongside 8 offensive boards for a total of 33. However, they struggled with turnovers, coughing up the ball 21 times while managing to record 12 steals. The Rockets committed 20 fouls, granting the Mavericks 26 free throw attempts, and Dallas converted 17 of those for a 65.4% free throw percentage. The Mavericks hit 11 of their 37 three-point attempts (29.7%) and concluded the game with a 51.9% shooting rate from the floor (41 of 79). Conversely, they allowed the Rockets to shoot 53.4% from the field, converting 47 out of 88 shots. Houston shot an impressive 44.4% from beyond the arc (16 of 36) and finished at the free throw line hitting 18 of 25 attempts (72.0%). In terms of rebounding, the Mavericks conceded 42 boards overall, with 17 being offensive.
Cooper Flagg played a pivotal role for the Mavericks in this game, scoring 32 points in 33 minutes of play while contributing 2 assists. He shot 58.8%, making 10 of 17 shots, and collected 5 rebounds.
The Mavericks’ current season record stands at 0-1. Offensively, they shoot 51.9% from the field, ranking 6th in the league, and have totalled 110 points for the season. They average 33.0 rebounds and rank 26th in assists with 20.0 per game, while turnovers average at 21.0 per contest. Dallas commits 23.0 fouls per game and has a free throw conversion rate of 65.4%.
Defensively, the Mavericks allow opponents to shoot 44.4% from three-point territory (16 of 36) and permit a free throw success rate of 72.0%. They yield 32.0 assists and 42.0 rebounds per game, placing them at 30th and 11th in the NBA, respectively. Dallas sits 27th in points allowed per game (128.0), forcing an average of 16.0 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 53.4% from the field (29th in the league).
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Pick: Go with Dallas (+9.5)
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