Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings 3 November 2026 Prediction

Dallas and Sacramento finished near the bottom of the Western Conference last season. The Mavericks have started this season 4-2 and are in the playoff race, while the Kings are 0-6. Sacramento will try to avoid another loss in Dallas.

Dallas Has Won Three Straight

The Mavericks have won three games in a row. They beat Miami 113-109 and Oklahoma City 120-96, then handed Houston its first loss of the season, 116-111. Dallas sits seventh in the West at 4-2 after a difficult stretch of games.

Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving are combining for 48.2 points per game. Dallas has also improved defensively under new manager Dusty May. The Mavericks lead the league in perimeter defense, allowing opponents to make just 10.5 three-pointers per game.

Dallas Predicted Lineup: Irving, Christie, Flagg, Washington, Gafford

Other roster players: Guards: Clayton Jr., Sasser, Howard; forwards: Aldama, Marshall, Risacher, Biberovic, Johnson Jr., Martin, Lowell; centers: Lively, Cisse

Out: De Larrea (injury)

Manager: Dusty May

Sacramento Has Lost 11 Straight

Sacramento’s last win came last season. The Kings lost every game in the preseason and have opened the regular season 0-6, extending their losing streak to 11. They have allowed at least 130 points in three straight games and rank second to last in defensive rating at 128.3.

DeMar DeRozan’s move to Denver was a significant loss. Domantas Sabonis is averaging 15.8 rebounds, but Sacramento has struggled at both ends of the court. The Kings are last in the Western Conference.

Sacramento Predicted Lineup: Acuff Jr., LaVine, Hunter, Achiuwa, Sabonis

Other roster players: Guards: Plowden, Pedulla, Monk, Clifford, Sharpe; forwards: Black, Mogbo, Karaban

Out: Cardwell, Murray, Raynaud, Simmons (injuries)

Manager: Doug Christie

The Head-to-Head Series Is Even

The teams have split their last eight meetings, with neither winning two in a row.

Dallas vs Sacramento Prediction: Dallas Handicap -10.5

Main pick: Dallas is playing its third straight home game after beating Oklahoma City 120-96 and Houston 116-111. Sacramento has lost all six regular-season games, five by double digits, and has struggled defensively. The pick is Dallas -10.5.

Team total pick: Dallas is moving the ball well and creating scoring chances. Sacramento allows 128.3 points per game and has given up at least 130 in each of its last three. The additional pick is Dallas team total over 124.5.