Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction for Saturday November 14 2026
In Saturday night NBA action, the Dallas Mavericks will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tipoff is scheduled for November 14, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST from Rocket Arena. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. As of writing this article there were no available odds. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Dallas looking to rebound
The Dallas Mavericks have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons and appear to be turning the corner behind former number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks (7-5) have dropped three of their first five road games and are tied for ninth place in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, Dallas allowed Minnesota to shoot 58 percent from the field during an ugly 133-94 road loss.
Zaccharie Risacher led five Dallas players in double figures with 22 points (9-14 FG) and six boards in 25 minutes off the bench. Versatile F Naji Marshall scored 13 points on 4-for-10 shooting, but finished with a minus 26 rating. Cooper Flagg added 12 points (5-12 FG) and seven rebounds 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 15th this year. During Thursday’s loss, Dallas missed 35 of 48 three-point attempts and shot an ice cold 37 percent overall. The Mavericks lost the rebounding battle by a 50-38 margin and committed 19 turnovers.
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Cleveland playing without Mobley
The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the playoffs in four consecutive seasons and were swept by New York in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers (6-7) have won four of their first six home games and are a half-game out of fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Last night, Cleveland was torched for 79 points during the second half of a 133-121 road loss against Miami.
All-Star G Donovan Mitchell led five Cleveland players in double figures with 25 points (5-12 3PT) and seven assists. Tyrese Proctor nailed 5-for-7 from long distance and finished with 22 points off the bench. Veteran G James Harden added 20 points (8-8 FT), eight assists, and six rebounds for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland has been a top five offensive unit over the last two years and are currently tenth in the league in offensive efficiency. During Friday’s loss, the Cavaliers assisted on 28 of 42 made field goals and shot 49 percent overall. Cleveland was outrebounded by a 46-36 margin and were outscored 56-40 in the paint.
Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction
Pick: Dallas Mavericks
Dallas C Dereck Lively II (foot) and Cleveland C Evan Mobley (toe) are expected to remain sidelined for this game. The Cavaliers had won seven straight games in this series, before the Mavericks scored a ten-point victory back in March. The Mavericks are 7-5 ATS and the Cavaliers own a 4-8 mark against the number. Take Dallas to bounce back with a road victory.
Pick: Under
Dallas ranks 25th in the NBA in tempo and Cleveland ranks in the middle of the pack in that category. The Mavericks are ninth in the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 112.2 points per contest. The Mavericks are 4-8 O/U and will be locked in defensively after surrendering 133 points on Thursday. Take the under.
Final Score Prediction: Dallas Mavericks win 114-111
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