The Dallas Mavericks (13-23) and Sacramento Kings (8-28) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 11:00 p.m. ET from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The game will broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
The Mavericks are 5.5-point favorites over the Kings on the spread (Mavericks -5.5), with the over/under set at 233.5 total points. The Mavericks are -205 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Kings are +170 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mavericks vs. Kings predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, January 6.
Mavericks vs Kings Prediction
- Mavericks vs Kings picks: Kings +5.5 / Precious Achiuwa 5+ Rebounds (+194)
My Kings vs Mavericks best bet is a same game parlay combining Sacramento to cover the spread and Precious Achiuwa 5+ rebounds, 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 |
-5.5 -105 | 233.5 -108o / -112u | -205 |
| Kings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -115 | 233.5 -108o / -112u | +170 |
Mavericks vs Kings NBA Preview
The Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings will clash in Sacramento on Tuesday Night. Dallas enters the matchup with a disappointing 13-23 record.
The Mavs have battled key injuries early in the season, most notably the absences of Anthony Davis, who has missed 18 games, as well as Kyrie Irving.
P.J. Washington remains a game-time decision tonight. Washington has averaged 14.7 points per game this season. Rookie Cooper Flagg leads the Mavs with 18.9 points per game.
The Kings have struggled early in the year, with an 8-28 record. That record is the second-worst in the West and third-worst in the NBA.
Sacramento has lost five straight games and eight of its last 10. Zach LaVine leads the Kings with 20.2 points per game.
Mavericks vs Kings Prediction, Betting Analysis
Kings +5.5
We will trust the home underdog tonight.
Both teams struggled early in the year, and I believe the Kings' best basketball is still ahead of them.
Dallas continues to battle key injuries and should not be laying 5.5 points on the road in this matchup.
The Kings have played better at home this year, while the Mavs have been one of the worst road teams in the NBA (3-12 SU).
Precious Achiuwa 5+ Rebounds
We will team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
Precious Achiuwa has averaged 5.2 rebounds per game this season.
Our Action Pro Report projects 7.1 rebounds tonight.
Mavericks vs Kings Parlay Picks
- Kings +5.5
- Precious Achiuwa 5+ Rebounds
Parlay Payout: +194
