Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Prediction for Sunday March 8 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/08/2026, 01:50 AM ET

Mavericks Preview

In Sunday night NBA action, the Dallas Mavericks will travel to Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Mavericks (21-42) are looking to snap a six-game losing streak and are committed to rebuilding around number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg. On Friday, Dallas shot 41 percent from the field and was outscored by 15 points during the second half of a 120-100 road loss against Boston.

Klay Thompson nailed 5-for-11 from long distance and led five Dallas players in double figures with 19 points. Flagg scored 16 points on an inefficient 7-for-23 from the floor and pulled down eight boards. Naji Marshall added 13 points and three assists for the Mavericks, who fell to 7-23 on the road.

Raptors Preview

The Toronto Raptors have split their 32 home games and are a game ahead of Philadelphia for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Raptors (35-27) rank ninth in the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 112 points per contest. On Thursday, Toronto was outscored by 13 points during the third quarter of a 115-107 road loss against Minnesota.

Toronto G/F R.J. Barrett led all scorers with 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. Immanuel Quickley scored 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting and dished out seven assists. All-Star F Scottie Barnes added 16 points (7-12 FG) for the Raptors, who allowed the Timberwolves to shoot 52 percent from the field.

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Mavericks vs Raptors Pick

Dallas C Daniel Gafford (ankle) did not play in Friday’s loss and is listed as questionable for this contest. The Mavericks rank near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency and will find scoring tough against a solid Toronto defense. Look for the Raptors to win at home in a game that stays under the total. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Raptors win 113-105.

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