As the 2025-26 NBA season kicks off, the Dallas Mavericks will go head-to-head with the San Antonio Spurs this Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. This game will feature rising superstars Victor Wembanyama, leading the Spurs, and Cooper Flagg, making his debut for the Mavericks.

Matchup Overview

The Spurs, who finished fourth in the division last year, have not reached the playoffs since the 2018-19 season, ending last season with a record of 34-48. In contrast, the Mavericks had a poor finish last season despite making it to the NBA Finals the year before, with a record of 39-43.

Injury Updates

• De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) will not play for the Spurs.
• Kyrie Irving (knee) is sidelined for the Mavericks.

Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET, with Dallas currently favored by 3.5 points and an over/under set at 223.5 points.

Simulations and Predictions SportsLine’s model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times and suggests leaning toward the over with projected combined points of 227. It also highlights a strong probability of one side of the spread covering nearly 70% of the time.

Before placing your bets on the Spurs vs. Mavericks game, make sure to check the latest insights and predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Betting Odds

Matchup	Odds
Spurs vs. Mavericks	Dallas -3.5
Points Over/Under	223.5 points
Money Line	Dallas -157, Spurs +132

Get ready for an exciting opener as we witness these formidable teams battle for triumph in the new season.