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Mavericks vs. 76ers prediction: Why Philadelphia is favored to win Saturday's NBA matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers predictions for NBA Saturday.
The Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks will meet in NBA action at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model projects the 76ers as the most likely winner of the Mavericks vs. 76ers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the 76ers lineup will feature players like Tyrese Maxey, Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe, while the Mavericks will be led by Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Sixers vs. Sixers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NBA matchup between the Mavericks and 76ers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the 76ers a 56% chance of beating the Mavericks. Our predicted final score has the 76ers winning 114-112.
According to our model, the 76ers (-1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 226.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Mavericks vs. 76ers odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mavericks | 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-110) | -1.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +100 | -112 |
| Total | o226.5 (-110) | u226.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mavericks vs. 76ers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | 76ers -1.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | 76ers | -112 |
| Total | Over 226.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Saturday, the top play to make on this game is 76ers to win.
Mavericks vs. 76ers player props
Looking for Mavericks vs. 76ers NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Mavericks with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists, while Tyrese Maxey is projected to have 28 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the 76ers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Mavericks prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Mavericks are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 22 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 49 |
| Cooper Flagg | 19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 38 |
| P.J. Washington | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 36 |
| Naji Marshall | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| B. Williams | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 27 |
76ers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the 76ers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | 28 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 50 |
| Quentin Grimes | 17 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 34 |
| VJ Edgecombe | 16 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 35 |
| Jabari Walker | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
| Dominick Barlow | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28 |
Mavs vs. Sixers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the 76ers and Mavericks at Xfinity Mobile Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Dallas Mavericks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
Conclusion
We predict the 76ers, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Mavericks on Saturday, with Tyrese Maxey projected for a game-high 50 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Mavericks vs. 76ers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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