| MATCHUP | Dallas Mavericks | Brooklyn Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-36 | 15-41 |
| Spread | -1.5 -115 | +1.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -122 | +102 |
| Total | Over 224.5 (-112) | Under 224.5 (-108) |
| Where | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | KFAA-TV | |
The Dallas Mavericks and the Brooklyn Nets duke it out at the Barclays Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs. Brooklyn Nets pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks had been in a real slump as they were riding an ugly 10-game losing streak before they snapped out of it with a 134-130 road win over the Pacers on Sunday. Khris Middleton led the team with 25 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists on 11 of 15 shooting; PJ Washington added 23 points, while Naji Marshall chipped in with 17 points on seven of 10 shooting.
As a team, the Mavericks shot 54 percent from the field and 11 of 28 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running and poured in 71 points in the first half to take the early lead, but this game was tightly contested all the way till the final buzzer. Middleton and Washington carried the offense for the depleted Mavericks, but overall it was just their desperation that was the difference as they won the rebound battle, they forced the Pacers into 16 turnovers, and they racked up 64 points in the paint.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have been ice-cold lately, as they’ve lost 14 of their last 17 games overall, and they will be hoping to snap a four-game slide after getting routed by the Hawks in a 115-104 road defeat on Sunday. Michael Porter Jr. led the team with 18 points, seven rebounds, and six assists; Nic Claxton added 15 points with eight rebounds and five assists, while Egor Demin chipped in with 13 points.
As a team, the Nets shot 45 percent from the field and 12 of 34 from the 3-point line as they weathered an early storm from the Hawks and fought hard to lead by seven points midway through the fourth quarter, before they went ice-cold and got outscored by 18-0 in the final 5:05 to allow the Hawks to run away with it in the end.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last three games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Nets have won 12 of their last 15 home games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last three games.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The favorites have won each of the Mavericks’ last 11 games at Barclays Center.
- The Nets have lost 11 of their last 12 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Mavericks and Nets at Barclays Center.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last six games at Barclays Center have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Noah Clowney is one of only nine qualified Centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
- Day’Ron Sharpe ranks 9th in the league for second chance points (167) this season.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Max Christie ranks 12th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.7%) this season.
- Naji Marshall ranks 6th amongst qualified Forwards for FG% (52.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.1).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (44.3%).
- The Mavericks have used 31 different starting fives this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for free throw percentage this season (74.4%).
Dallas Mavericks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Mavericks are still missing Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II, with Daniel Gafford listed as questionable, while the Nets expect to have a full roster for this contest. You couldn’t trust either side with any confidence if you looked at their recent form, but the Mavericks have already beaten the Nets twice this season, and they looked great in their long-overdue win over the Pacers on Sunday. The line is basically a pick ’em, but I think the Mavericks get the job done in this spot if they play like they did in their last outing.