Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 8 2026
The American Airlines Center will play host to a Sunday night NBA clash between the Brooklyn Nets and the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff is scheduled for November 8, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The Mavericks are an 8.5 point home favorite and the total is set at 219.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Brooklyn finding it hard to score
The Brooklyn Nets have been in rebuilding mode the last few seasons and have won just one playoff series since 2015. The Nets (2-7) have dropped four of their first five road games and are floundering near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Last night, Brooklyn was outscored by ten points in the fourth quarter of a 124-121 road loss against Atlanta.
Brooklyn F Michael Porter Jr. led six Brooklyn players in double figures with 25 points (8-17 FG) and nine rebounds. Julius Randle chipped in 19 points (8-14 FG), eight assists, and seven boards. Rookie G Mikel Brown Jr scored 18 points (5-13 FG) in 25 minutes off the bench for the Nets.
Brooklyn ranks in the bottom four of the NBA in offensive efficiency and averages 108.2 points per contest. During Saturday’s loss, the Nets assisted on 29 of 43 made field goals and shot 48 percent overall. Brooklyn outrebounded Atlanta by a 53-40 margin and committed 22 turnovers that led to 28 points.
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Dallas building around Flagg
The Dallas Mavericks have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons and are committed to building around former number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks (5-4) have won three of their first five home games and are tied for ninth place in the Western Conference standings. On Friday, Dallas outscored Utah by 13 points in the third quarter to pull away for a 112-100 home victory.
Dallas F P.J. Washington led all scorers with 26 points on 7-for-14 shooting and pulled down six boards. Cooper Flagg scored 21 points (6-6 FT) to go along with ten rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Rookie C Morez Johnson Jr. added 13 points and 17 rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench for the Mavericks.
The Mavericks ranked in the bottom four of the league in offensive efficiency a season ago and they have moved up to 17th this year. During Friday’s victory, Dallas converted 25 of 31 free-throw attempts and shot 42 percent from the field. The Mavericks outrebounded the Jazz by a 55-41 margin and outscored them 48-36 in the paint.
Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Prediction
Pick: Dallas Mavericks -8.5
Dallas C Dereck Lively is dealing with a foot injury and is not expected to suit up for this contest. The Mavericks have won nine of the previous ten meetings against the Nets. Last season, Dallas swept all three games by an average of 8.6 points. The Mavericks are the better team on both ends of the floor and have the rest advantage. Take Dallas to cover at home.
Pick: Over 219.5
Brooklyn ranks 21st in the league in tempo and Dallas is currently in the middle of the pack in that category. The Nets have failed to score 100 points three times already this season, but have averaged 117.5 points the previous two games. Brooklyn is 5-4 O/U and is playing on consecutive nights. Take the over.
Final Score Prediction: Dallas Mavericks win 121-107
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