NBA Prop Bets: Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs (October 24, 2026)
The San Antonio Spurs (0-2) face the Dallas Mavericks (1-1) at American Airlines Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup. The Spurs opened as 11.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 12.5, leaving the Spurs at -535 and Mavericks at +400. The total points line is set at 230.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 122-109 San Antonio.
- The Mavericks (-112) have a 37-45-2 ATS record since the beginning of last season, while the Spurs (-108) hold a record of 60-46-2 across the same span.
- The Mavericks have a 38-46-0 O/U record since the beginning of last season (meaning 38 games have gone over the total points line and 46 have gone under). The Spurs have a 48-59-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Mavericks have scored 114.2 points per game since the beginning of last season (23rd in the league). Comparatively, the Spurs have averaged +5.4 more at 119.5 points over the same span (3rd).
- Defensively, the Mavericks have allowed 119.6 points per game since the beginning of last season (23rd in the league), while the Spurs have given up an average of 111.6 points over that span (9th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams have played since the beginning of last season?
Pace
- The Mavericks rank 5th for pace since the beginning of last season, recording 101.7 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Spurs sit 14th on that scale with 100.0 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 35.7% of the Mavericks' field goal attempts have come from three point range since the beginning of last season (27th in the league), leaving 64.3% from two. Meanwhile, the Spurs' opponents are taking 40.4% of their attempts from three (16th) and 59.6% from two.
- Comparatively, San Antonio has taken 42.1% of shots from three (15th), leaving 57.9% from two, while Dallas' opponents have attempted 38.9% from three (T13th) and 61.1% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Mavericks have shot 34.4% from deep since the beginning of last season (26th in the NBA), compared to the Spurs who are making 35.8% of their attempts (16th).
- On the opposite end, Dallas has held opponents to 35.0% of their three-point attempts (7th), while San Antonio's opponents have hit 35.3% of their shots (12th).
Ball Protection
- The Mavericks are committing 14.6 turnovers per game since the beginning of last season, ranking 18th in the league, while the Spurs have forced 13.0 turnovers (27th) across the same period.
- Flipping that script, Dallas has forced only 13.5 turnovers (24th), while San Antonio has committed just 13.5 (4th).
Crashing the Boards
- Dallas is pulling down 44.6 rebounds per game since the beginning of last season (10th in the league), including 10.5 offensive boards (23rd). Conversely, San Antonio's opponents are averaging 42.6 rebounds (8th), 10.4 of which have come on the offensive end (4th).
- Meanwhile, the Spurs have averaged an impressive 46.9 rebounds (2nd) and 11.4 offensive rebounds (15th), while the Mavericks are allowing 46.6 and 12.0, ranking 28th and 26th.
Back-to-backs
- Notably, the Mavericks are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set for the first time this season.
- Dallas held a 5-10 W-L record on the second leg of a back-to-back last season, as well as an 8-7-0 ATS record and 5-10-0 O/U record.
- Additionally, San Antonio had a 10-6 W-L record, 7-8-1 ATS record and 7-9-0 O/U record against teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back last season.
- Notably, the Spurs are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set for the first time this season.
- Notably, the Mavericks and Spurs are each playing the second leg of a back-to-back set for the first time this season.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records since the beginning of last season.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 28-54-2 | 15-25-1 | 13-29-1 | 12-12-0 | 16-42-2 |
| San Antonio | 74-31-3 | 40-14-0 | 34-17-3 | 59-22-1 | 15-9-2 |
First Half Winner
Here are their first half records since the beginning of last season.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 29-54-1 | 15-25-1 | 14-29-0 | 12-12-0 | 17-42-1 |
| San Antonio | 71-33-4 | 37-14-3 | 34-19-1 | 54-24-4 | 17-9-0 |
HT/FT
- The Mavericks have completed the HT/FT double in 23.8% of games since the beginning of last season, while the Spurs have completed the HT/FT double in 52.8% of games.
To Go To Overtime
- The Mavericks have played in six games that went to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Spurs have appeared in three.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 47 of Dallas' 84 games since the beginning of last season. Meanwhile, 46 of San Antonio's 108 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
San Antonio recorded a 139-120 victory over Dallas at Frost Bank Center when these teams last met on April 10, 2026. Victor Wembanyama came up big on that day, scoring 40 points and adding 13 rebounds. The Spurs have now won five straight against the Mavericks.
NBA Injury News – San Antonio Spurs @ Dallas Mavericks (October 24, 2026)
Harris did not play on Friday's (Oct. 23) game against the Rockets.
The Spurs reported on Monday (Oct. 19) that Quaintance is not yet been cleared for basketball activities, per Matt Guzman of SI.com.
Flagg did not return to Friday's (Oct. 23) game against the Pacers due to left shoulder soreness, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Aldama did not play on Friday's (Oct. 23) game against the Pacers.
Lively II did not play on Friday's (Oct. 23) game against the Pacers.
Martin did not play on Friday's (Oct. 23) game against the Pacers.
Howard did not play on Friday's (Oct. 23) game against the Pacers.
Biberovic did not play on Friday's (Oct. 23) game against the Pacers.
