The Dallas Mavericks (12-22) will welcome in the Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) after victories in five home games in a row. It starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
The 76ers won their most recent game versus the Grizzlies, 139-136 in OT, on Tuesday. Joel Embiid was their leading scorer with 34 points.
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76ers vs. Mavericks odds and spread
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Spread Favorite: 76ers (-1.5)Moneyline: 76ers (-130), Mavericks (+105)Total: 231.5 points76ers top performersTyrese Maxey’s numbers on the season are 30.8 points, 7.1 assists and 4.3 boards per contest, shooting 46.6% from the floor and 39.6% from beyond the arc, with 3.7 made 3-pointers per contest (fourth in NBA).VJ Edgecombe’s numbers for the season are 15.9 points, 5.4 boards and 4 assists per contest, shooting 42% from the floor and 37.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game.Quentin Grimes’ numbers on the season are 14.7 points, 3.8 boards and 4.2 assists per game, shooting 42.5% from the floor and 35.2% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest.Andre Drummond’s numbers for the season are 7.3 points, 9.3 boards and 0.9 assists per game, shooting 51.9% from the field.Embiid’s numbers on the season are 22.6 points, 6.7 boards and 3.1 assists per contest, shooting 43.7% from the field and 25% from downtown, with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.