The Dallas Mavericks (12-22) are 2.5-point favorites as they attempt to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The matchup airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on KFAA, NBCS-PH, and NBA TV. The matchup has a point total of 231.5.
In its most recent game, Philadelphia topped the Grizzlies on Tuesday, 139-136 in OT. Joel Embiid scored a team-high 34 points (and chipped in eight assists and 10 boards).
76ers vs. Mavericks betting information
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Spread: Dallas -2.5Moneyline: Dallas -110, Philadelphia -110Total: 231.5 points76ers betting insightsThe 76ers have a 17-14-0 record against the spread this year.The 76ers have a 5-6 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 2.5 points or more.The 76ers have hit the over in 16 of their 31 games with a set total (51.6%).76ers key playersTyrese Maxey: 30.8 PTS, 7.1 AST, 1.8 STL, 46.6 FG%, 39.6 3PT% (106-for-268)VJ Edgecombe: 15.9 PTS, 1.3 STL, 42 FG%, 37.4 3PT% (58-for-155)Quentin Grimes: 14.7 PTS, 42.5 FG%, 35.2 3PT% (64-for-182)Andre Drummond: 7.3 PTS, 9.3 REB, 51.9 FG%, 39.5 3PT% (15-for-38)Joel Embiid: 22.6 PTS, 1.4 BLK, 43.7 FG%, 25 3PT% (16-for-64)76ers vs. Mavericks game info