Dallas Mavericks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Odds & Picks | 02.24.26

Dallas Mavericks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Odds & NBA Picks | 02.24.26

As the 2025-26 NBA regular season enters its final stretch, the Dallas Mavericks (20-36) travel to the Barclays Center to face the Brooklyn Nets (15-41) on February 24. While both teams have struggled to find consistency, this matchup presents a unique tactical battle between a Dallas squad reeling from major injuries and a Brooklyn team relying on high-volume scoring from the perimeter.

Dallas Mavericks vs Brooklyn Nets Matchup Preview

Dallas Mavericks Key Stats & Trends

The Mavericks are currently navigating a significant identity shift following season-ending injuries to their core stars. In their absence, Naji Marshall has emerged as a primary scoring threat, averaging 15.1 points per game. The playmaking duties have shifted to Ryan Nembhard, who leads the team with 4.9 assists. Veteran leadership remains crucial, with Khris Middleton providing a steady 16.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 3.0 APG. Defensively, P.J. Washington anchors the glass with 7.1 rebounds, but the team’s interior depth is severely tested.

Injury Report Dallas Mavericks

• Daniel Gafford (Day-to-day): Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against Brooklyn.
• Caleb Martin (Day-to-day): Martin is probable for Tuesday’s game against the Nets with a sprained left ankle.
• Cooper Flagg (Out): Flagg (foot) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Nets.
• Kyrie Irving (Out): Irving (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.
• Dereck Lively II (Out): Lively successfully underwent surgery on his right foot Sunday.

Brooklyn Nets Key Stats & Trends

Brooklyn continues to revolve around the offensive gravity of Michael Porter Jr., who is producing an elite 24.5 PPG and 7.2 RPG. Interestingly, the Nets’ offense often runs through center Nic Claxton, who leads the team in both rebounds (7.3) and assists (4.0). While Porter Jr. provides the “firepower,” Brooklyn’s 15-41 record reflects a team that struggles to close out games defensively, often allowing high-efficiency looks in transition.

Dallas Mavericks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Best Bet

Despite the absence of Irving and Flagg, the Mavericks retain a slight edge in veteran experience with Middleton and Klay Thompson. Brooklyn’s reliance on MPJ makes them predictable, and Dallas’s defensive schemes under pressure should be enough to cover the narrow margin. We predict the winner will be the Dallas Mavericks -1.5 (Spread). Furthermore, with both teams missing elite rim protectors like Lively II and potentially Gafford, expect a high-scoring affair. Take the over on the 224.5 total points line.