The Dallas Mavericks (12-20) and Sacramento Kings (7-23) will face off in the NBA on Saturday evening. Tipoff is set for 5:00 p.m. ET from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The game will broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Mavericks are 2.5-point favorites over the Kings on the spread (Mavericks -2.5), with the over/under set at 230.5 total points. Dallas is a -142 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Sacramento is +120 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mavericks vs. Kings predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, December 27.
Mavericks vs Kings Prediction, Picks
- Mavericks vs Kings pick: Mavericks -2.5 (-115)
My Kings vs. Mavericks best bet is on Dallas to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Mavericks vs Kings Odds
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -115 | 230.5 -112o / -108u | -142 |
| Kings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -105 | 230.5 -112o / -108u | +120 |
Mavericks vs Kings NBA Preview for Saturday, December 27
This NBA system identifies value in conference games where favorites are struggling but still favored by the market, like the Mavericks entering Saturday's matchup against the Kings.
When a team has recently underperformed yet remains favored, it suggests the betting line reflects long term strength rather than short term results.
These situations often create buying opportunities on quality teams that are due for positive regression after a rough stretch, which appears to be the case for the Mavericks in this spot.
Facing familiar conference opponents, like the Kings, adds familiarity and stability to performance expectations, while moderate spreads and balanced totals keep volatility in check.
This approach capitalizes on the overreaction to recent form, betting on strong teams to rebound once market sentiment has dipped too far against them.
So, let's lay the short number with the Mavericks on Saturday evening.
Mavericks vs Kings Spread Prediction
- Mavericks -2.5 (-115)
Spread
My Kings vs Mavericks betting prediction is on Dallas to cover the spread at -2.5.
Moneyline
I'm targeting the Mavericks on the spread instead of the moneyline.
Over/Under
No play on the total.
