Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
Jan 06, 2026
Dallas Mavericks Edge Sacramento Kings 100-98 in Nail-Biter
Game Summary
The Dallas Mavericks narrowly defeated the Sacramento Kings 100-98 in a tightly contested matchup. While the Mavericks struggled with their shooting efficiency, their defense held the Kings to a lower scoring output than their season average, contributing to Sacramento's missed opportunities. The Kings' inability to capitalize on free throw attempts also proved costly, as they shot just 64.7% from the line compared to their usual performance.
Top Performers
Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 20 points, showcasing his all-around game by adding 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Anthony Davis contributed significantly with a near double-double, scoring 19 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. Brandon Williams also played a key role with 18 points and 2 steals. For the Kings, DeMar DeRozan was the top scorer with 21 points, supported by Zach LaVine's 20 points and 4 rebounds.
Odds Recap
The Mavericks were favored by 4.5 points, but they won by only 2, failing to cover the spread. The game total fell short of the projected 232.5, finishing under.
Prediction Recap
The model correctly predicted that the Dallas Mavericks would win outright and that the total would go under. However, it missed on the spread, as the Mavericks did not cover the 4.5 points.
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