The Spurs and Mavericks clash in Dallas to open their respective 2025–26 season, renewing their Texas rivalry, with both teams entering new phases. San Antonio continues to build around Victor Wembanyama, though injuries to key rotation players like Jeremy Sochan and De’Aaron Fox limit their depth early.
The Dallas Mavericks, meanwhile, continues its post‑Luka era anchored by Anthony Davis and rookie phenom Cooper Flagg, with veterans like Klay Thompson providing shooting support. The Mavericks are slight home favorites, but the San Antonio Spurs’ length and pace could test Dallas’ front court. Opening night offers an early glimpse of how these reshaped rosters stack up.
Anthony Davis leads the way for the @dallasmavs as they improve to 2-1 in the preseason!
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Here are a couple of same-game parlays for the game between the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks as per FanDuel.
Total Parlay Payout: Bet $100 to Win $278.00 (total return $378.00)
First Team Basket Scorer – Anthony Davis (+195) Dallas Mavericks often runs its first set through Anthony Davis on the block or in pick‑and‑rolls. His size advantage and touch around the rim make him a strong candidate to cash the first basket.
Victor Wembanyama – To Score 15+ Points (-1600) This is the anchor leg. Victor Wembanyama averaged over 20 PPG last season and is the Spurs’ offensive focal point. Even against Dallas’ frontcourt, his usage and versatility make 15+ points highly probable.
Cooper Flagg – To Score 15+ Points (-156) The rookie No. 1 pick is expected to be heavily involved from the start. Dallas will feature him as a secondary scorer behind Anthony Davis, and his ability to stretch the floor gives him a clear path to 15+.
Total Parlay Payout: Bet $100 to Win $412.00 (total return $512.00)
Klay Thompson 3+ Made Threes (-120) Even in the later stage of his career, Klay Thompson remains a high‑volume perimeter shooter. The Dallas Mavericks will rely on him to stretch the floor for Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg, which means 6–8 attempts from deep is likely. At -120, this is essentially a bet on volume plus his proven shooting pedigree.
Dylan Harper 3+ Made Threes (+300) The rookie guard is more of a slasher/playmaker, but preseason showed he’s not afraid to pull from outside. At +300, this is a value play hinging on minutes and confidence. If Dallas’ defense collapses on Victor Wembanyama, Harper could find open looks. High variance, but worth the odds.
Anthony Davis To Record a Double‑Double (-220) This is the stabilizer leg. Anthony Davis remains a dominant rebounder and interior scorer, and against San Antonio’s young front line, he should comfortably reach double digits in boards while scoring 18–22 points. The -220 price reflects how often he hits this mark when healthy.
Here are some best player props for this week’s game between the Warriors and the Lakers as per FanDuel.
Cooper Flagg to record 4+ assists at -160 is a realistic leg given his expected playmaking role. As a rookie, Dallas will put the ball in his hands often, and with shooters like Klay Thompson spacing the floor, four assists is a reachable benchmark. Klay Thompson scoring 10+ points at -235 is also well within his range, as he remains a reliable perimeter option and typically attempts enough threes to clear double digits in scoring.
The more competitive line comes with Stephon Castle scoring 20+ points at +210. Castle has shown flashes of aggressive scoring, and if San Antonio leans on him as a secondary option behind Victor Wembanyama, he has the volume to hit this mark.
Victor Wembanyama has averaged over 10 rebounds per game in both his seasons in the league. Moreover, he heads into the 2025-26 regular season fully recovered from his right shoulder blood clot. The 21-year-old would aim to post a remarkable figure in his comeback game setting 12-13 boards without breaking a sweat.
Together, these props blend three steady legs (Flagg, Thompson, and Wemby) with one higher‑risk scoring target (Castle) that drives the payout and makes the parlay appealing.
The above odds are sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game in all sports!
Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.
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