Mavericks vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 12

Mavericks vs. Nets Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: YES and KFAA

The Brooklyn Nets (11-25) are underdogs (+3.5) in their attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (14-25) at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 12, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The contest airs on YES and KFAA. The point total is set at 221.5 in the matchup.

Mavericks vs. Nets Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Nets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Mavericks win (75%)

Mavericks vs. Nets Betting Trends

• The Mavericks have registered a 15-23-1 record against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Nets are 17-16-3 this season.
• Games involving the Mavericks have hit the over 18 times out of 36 chances this season.
• Nets games this season have gone over the total in 15 of 36 opportunities (41.7%).
• Against the spread, Dallas has fared better when playing at home, covering 10 times in 20 home games, and five times in 19 road games.
• The Mavericks have exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (45%) than games on the road (47.4%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, Brooklyn has a lower winning percentage at home (.400, 8-11-1 record) than away (.562, 9-5-2).
• Nets games have finished above the over/under 40% of the time at home (eight of 20), and 43.8% of the time away (seven of 16).

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 18.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
• Naji Marshall averages 13.4 points, 4.6 boards and 2.6 assists.
• P.J. Washington's numbers on the season are 14.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 46% from the field and 31.7% from downtown, with an average of 1.3 made 3-pointers.
• Max Christie is averaging 12.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Brandon Williams is averaging 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

Nets Leaders

• Nic Claxton is averaging 13.1 points, 7.6 boards and 4.1 assists for the Nets.
• Noah Clowney's numbers on the season are 13.2 points, 3.9 boards and 1.9 assists per contest. He is sinking 38.6% of his shots from the floor and 32.1% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.2 treys.
• The Nets receive 7.5 points per game from Day'Ron Sharpe, plus 6.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
• Egor Demin averages 10.4 points, 3.3 boards and 3.5 assists. He is draining 39.9% of his shots from the floor and 39.1% from 3-point range, with 2.4 triples per contest.
• Per game, Terance Mann provides the Nets 8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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