| MATCHUP | Dallas Mavericks | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-5 | 6-7 |
| Spread | +3.5 -115 | -3.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +118 | -140 |
| Total | Over 231.5 (-110) | Under 231.5 (-110) |
| Where | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | |
| When | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | KFAA-TV | |
The Dallas Mavericks invade the Rocket Arena to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks have been a team on the rise as they’ve won six of their last nine games, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their three-game win streak snapped by the Timberwolves in a 133-94 road defeat on Thursday. Zaccharie Risacher led the team with 22 points on nine of 14 shooting, Naji Marshall added 13 points off the bench while Cooper Flagg chipped in with 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. As a team, the Mavericks shot a miserly 37 percent from the field and 13 of 48 from the 3-point line as they failed to match the intensity of the Timberwolves from the tipoff and quickly found themselves in trouble as they trailed by 15 points at halftime. Things went from bad to worse in the third quarter where they got outscored by 36-17, triggering coach Dusty May to wave the white flag and pull his starters early.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in a major rut as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall and they didn’t look too good in their 133-121 road defeat to the Heat last night. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 25 points and seven assists, Tyrese Proctor provided the spark off the bench with 22 points on seven of nine shooting while James Harden chipped in with 20 points, six rebounds and eight assists. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 49 percent from the field and 18 of 47 from the 3-point line which was good enough to keep pace with the Heat in a close contest, until they allowed the Heat to go on a pivotal 11-0 run early in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers needed more from Peyton Watson who scored just four points on two of 10 shooting, but the biggest problem was their defense as they allowed 79 points in the second half.
Dallas v Cleveland Free Prediction
The Mavericks are still missing Dereck Lively II, Sergio de Larrea and Tarik Biberovic with Max Christie listed as questionable, while the Cavaliers have ruled out Sam Merrill with Evan Mobley listed as doubtful.
The Mavericks got humbled in their last game, but they were on a nice run before that defeat and are certainly tempting as the underdogs here. The Cavaliers just haven’t been able to get out of second gear this season despite being relatively healthy and they are only 4-9 ATS, so with Mobley likely to sit out again, I will trust my gut and go with the Mavericks to pull off the minor upset in this spot.