NBA Prop Bets: Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks (February 24, 2026)
The Dallas Mavericks (20-36) face the Brooklyn Nets (15-41) at Barclays Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Tuesday's matchup. The Mavericks are favored to win at -125, currently marked as 1.5-point favorites, while the Nets are at +105. The total points line is set at 226.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 114-112 Dallas.
- The Nets (-110) have a 24-31-1 ATS record this season, while the Mavericks (-110) hold a record of 25-30-1.
- The Nets have a 23-31-2 O/U record this season (meaning 23 games have gone over the total points line, 31 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Mavericks have a 25-31-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Nets are averaging 106.8 points per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Mavericks are averaging 114.3 (22nd).
- Defensively, the Nets are giving up 114.7 points per game this season (12th in the league), while the Mavericks are giving up an average of 117.7 points (21st).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Nets currently rank 27th for pace this season, recording 96.6 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Mavericks sit 4th on that scale with 101.8 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 47.0% of the Nets' field goal attempts come from three point range (8th in the league), leaving 53.0% from two. Meanwhile, the Mavericks' opponents are taking 38.3% of their attempts from three (10th) and 61.7% from two.
- Comparatively, Dallas takes only 35.2% of shots from three (28th), leaving 64.8% from two, while Brooklyn's opponents are attempting a similarly low 38.7% from three (2nd) and 61.3% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Nets are shooting 33.9% from deep in 2025/26 (30th in the NBA), compared to the Mavericks who are making 34.2% of their attempts (27th).
- On the opposite end, Brooklyn is holding opponents to 37.4% of their three-point attempts (29th), while Dallas' opponents are doing it tougher, hitting 34.2% of their shots (1st).
Ball Protection
- The Nets are committing 15.6 turnovers per game this season, ranking 26th in the league, while the Mavericks are forcing 13.6 turnovers (22nd).
- Flipping that script, Brooklyn is forcing 13.9 turnovers (19th), while Dallas is committing 14.6 (16th).
Crashing the Boards
- Brooklyn is pulling down 40.5 rebounds per game this season (30th in the league), including 10.9 offensive boards (20th). Conversely, Dallas' opponents are averaging 47.1 rebounds (28th), 12.4 of which have come on the offensive end (28th).
- Meanwhile, the Mavericks are averaging 44.7 rebounds (11th) and 10.1 offensive rebounds (25th), while the Nets are allowing 43.1 and 10.1, ranking 10th and 1st.
First Quarter Winner
Brooklyn is +102 to win the first quarter, while Dallas is -122. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 22-29-5 | 13-11-3 | 9-18-2 | 4-0-0 | 18-29-5 | 4-6-0 |
| Dallas | 18-36-2 | 12-17-1 | 6-19-1 | 9-9-0 | 9-27-2 | 1-9-0 |
First Half Winner
Brooklyn is +105 to win the first half and Dallas is -125. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 17-38-1 | 10-16-1 | 7-22-0 | 4-0-0 | 13-38-1 | 4-6-0 |
| Dallas | 19-36-1 | 11-18-1 | 8-18-0 | 9-9-0 | 10-27-1 | 1-9-0 |
HT/FT
Brooklyn is +145 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Dallas is +115.
- The Nets have completed the HT/FT double in 21.4% of games this season, while the Mavericks have completed the HT/FT double in 23.2% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Tuesday's matchup is +1300 to go to overtime.
- The Nets have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Mavericks have appeared in four.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 12 of Brooklyn's 56 games this season. Meanwhile, 31 of Dallas' 56 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Dallas recorded a 113-105 victory over Brooklyn at American Airlines Center when these teams last met on January 12. Cooper Flagg dominated both ends on that day, finishing with 27 points and three steals.
NBA Injury News – Dallas Mavericks @ Brooklyn Nets (February 24, 2026)
The Mavericks listed Flagg as OUT for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against Brooklyn.
The Mavericks listed Gafford as Questionable for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against Brooklyn.
The Mavericks listed Martin as Probable for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against Brooklyn.
The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.
Williams did not play in Sunday's (Feb. 22) game against the Hawks.
