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Kings vs. Mavericks: Winless Sacramento faces Dallas, and Kyrie Irving is doubtful
The Kings are 0-6 and face a Mavericks team that is 8.5-point favorite, but a lingering knee injury to Irving could shift the odds.
A winless team visits Dallas
The Sacramento Kings are 0-6, and they travel to face a Dallas Mavericks team that is 4-2 on Monday night. [1] If you follow this game for the odds, the main news is that Kyrie Irving was downgraded to doubtful on Monday afternoon. [1]
The game is at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. [1] The Mavericks are trying to extend their win streak to four games. [1]
Who is in and who is out
Irving has a lingering knee injury that could shift the odds in this game. [2] Santi Aldama is also listed as doubtful while returning from knee surgery. [1]
Dereck Lively, Sergio De Larrea and Tarik Biberovic are all out for the Mavericks. [1]
The Kings will not have Maxine Raynaud, Keegan Murry or Ben Simmons. [1] Zach LaVine is listed as questionable with elbow inflammation as of the article's writing. [1]
How both teams got here
Dallas had two full days off after a win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. [1] That was a 116-111 NBA Cup win, and Irving had 35 points in it. [1][2]
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Kings by nearly 30 points on Halloween. [1]
The numbers behind the matchup
The Mavericks are 12th in offensive rating this season, helped by Irving's return. [2] The Kings are 29th in defensive rating. [2]
Cooper Flagg has scored 25 points in four of his first five games. [2] He began the 2026-27 season averaging 26.8 points, six rebounds and 6.6 assists per game. [2]
Mavs fans also get a close look at Darius Acuff Jr., described as a rookie scoring sensation. [1] Whoever guards him is in for a tall task, given his bright green light shooting the ball. [1]
The betting lines
The Mavericks are 8.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 232.5 total points. [2]
Dallas is a -359 moneyline favorite, while the Kings are +286 underdogs. [2]
What it means for you
If you are watching the odds, check Irving's status before the game, because he was downgraded to doubtful on Monday afternoon. [1] His lingering knee injury could shift the odds. [2]
Also check LaVine, who is questionable with elbow inflammation as of the article's writing. [1] If you are a Mavs fan, the game gives you a close look at Acuff Jr. [1]
Sources
- Mavericks vs Kings Preview and Injury Report: Let’s see what Darius Acuff Jr. looks like — mavsmoneyball.com
- Kings vs Mavericks Prediction, Pick, NBA Odds for Monday, November 2 — actionnetwork.com
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