Mavericks vs Nets Prediction, Odds & How to Watch – Monday, January 12

The Dallas Mavericks (14–25) host the Brooklyn Nets (11–25) at American Airlines Center on Monday night. Dallas enters as a 3.5-point favorite, with the total set at 221.5. The Mavericks have struggled recently, going 3–7 in their last 10 games, while Brooklyn looks to snap a three-game losing streak.

Both teams have been inconsistent, but Dallas has the slight edge offensively, averaging 113 points per game compared to Brooklyn’s 108.8. The Nets have been competitive ATS, covering in 17 of 36 games, while Dallas has just one ATS win in eight games as a favorite of 3.5 or more.

Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington lead the Mavericks, while Nic Claxton and Cameron Thomas headline the Nets. NBA predictions and betting picks for this matchup include our Best Bet, a same-game parlay and favorite player props. Here’s how we’re betting Mavericks vs Nets tonight.

Best Bet for Mavericks vs Nets

Best Bet: Mavericks -3.5 (-115) Book: Best price at DraftKings

Our best bet for Mavericks vs Nets is Mavericks -3.5 (-115) against the spread.

Dallas has struggled overall but matches up well against Brooklyn’s defense. The Mavericks average 113 points per game, nearly identical to the Nets’ 113.9 allowed. Brooklyn ranks 30th in scoring (108.8 PPG) and has lost three straight.

With Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington providing consistent production, Dallas should control the pace. Brooklyn has been competitive ATS, but Dallas’ home-court advantage and rebounding edge (44.7 RPG vs 40 RPG) make them the stronger play. Given the spread and matchup, we’re backing Dallas to cover -3.5.

Same-Game Parlay Picks for Mavericks vs Nets

3-Leg SGP (Safer)

Leg 1: Mavericks -3.5 alternate spread
Leg 2: Cooper Flagg 20+ points
Leg 3: Nic Claxton 10+ rebounds
Combined odds: +425

This safer SGP builds around Flagg’s scoring, Claxton’s rebounding, and Dallas covering the spread.

Longshot SGP (+1600)

Leg 1: Mavericks ML
Leg 2: Cameron Thomas 20+ points
Leg 3: P.J. Washington 2+ blocks

This longshot assumes Dallas wins outright, Thomas scores big, and Washington contributes defensively.

Mavericks vs Nets Odds & Top Player Props

Main Game Odds

Here are the latest Mavericks vs Nets odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before you lock in your bets.

Market	Mavericks	Nets
Money Line	-172	+144
Spread	-3.5 (-115)	+3.5 (-105)
Total	O 221.5 (-108)	U 221.5 (-112)

Odds updated: January 12, 2026 – 12:30 p.m. ET. Lines may move throughout the day. You can find more live numbers on our NBA odds page.

Top Player Prop Odds

Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we’re also eyeing these player props for tonight’s game:

Cooper Flagg points O/U 22.5 (-102)
Cameron Thomas points O/U 14.5 (-125)
Nic Claxton points O/U 11.5 (-128)

These props tie directly to usage and pace. For more markets, check out our dedicated Best NBA player props today page.

Trends to Know for Mavericks vs Nets

Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Mavericks vs Nets:

Mavericks are 1–7 ATS as favorites of 3.5+ points.
Nets are 12–16–3 ATS as underdogs of 3.5+ points.
The over is 18–18 in Dallas’ games this season.
The over is 15–21 in Brooklyn’s games this season. These NBA betting trends highlight value on Dallas ATS and lean over on the total.

Latest Injuries & NBA Injury Report for Mavericks vs Nets

Team	Player	Status	Notes / Injury
Dallas Mavericks	Anthony Davis	Out	Hand
Dallas Mavericks	Dante Exum	Out for Season	Knee
Dallas Mavericks	Moussa Cisse	Questionable	Shoulder
Dallas Mavericks	P.J. Washington	Day-to-Day	Ankle
Dallas Mavericks	Brandon Williams	Day-to-Day	Illness
Dallas Mavericks	Dereck Lively II	Out for Season	Foot
Dallas Mavericks	Kyrie Irving	Out	Knee
Brooklyn Nets	Michael Porter Jr.	Out	Rest
Brooklyn Nets	Drake Powell	Day-to-Day	Knee
Brooklyn Nets	Ben Saraf	Day-to-Day	Knee
Brooklyn Nets	Ziaire Williams	Day-to-Day	Illness
Brooklyn Nets	E.J. Liddell	Day-to-Day	Knee
Brooklyn Nets	Haywood Highsmith	Out	Knee

In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.