Kings vs. Mavericks Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:53 PM EST•Next update in: 2 minutes from now

Kings vs. Mavericks preview (Feb 26). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Mavericks -7.5), Precious Achiuwa props & Keegan Murray's status (Out - Ankle).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Mavericks -7.5, Total O 232.5
Key Pick:	Precious Achiuwa Over 9.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Keegan Murray (Out - Ankle)
Data Freshness:	12m ago (5:53 PM EST)

Sacramento Kings

13-47

Feb 268:30 PM

KFAA

Dallas Mavericks

21-36

Dallas Mavericks

21-36

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Mavericks win by

8.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

25%

75%

Model Picks

Mavericks

Mavericks -7.5

Total

Total O 232.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Kings INJURIES

Keegan Murray

Out

The Kings have listed Murray as OUT for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Mavericks.

Zach LaVine

Out For Season

LaVine will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hand after the All-Star break, per Chris Haynes of NBA TV.

Domantas Sabonis

Out For Season

Sabonis underwent season-ending knee surgery Wednesday (Feb. 18) to repair a torn left meniscus, Shams Charania of ESPN.

Russell Westbrook

Out

The Kings have listed Westbrook as OUT for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Mavericks.

De'Andre Hunter

Out For Season

Hunter is set to undergo season-ending eye surgery, according to Chris Haynes of NBA TV.

Malik Monk

Questionable

The Kings have listed Monk as Questionable for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Mavericks.

Dylan Cardwell

Out

The Kings said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Cardwell sprained his left ankle at Tuesday's practice and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.

Mavericks INJURIES

Cooper Flagg

Out

The Mavericks listed Flagg as Out for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Kings.

P.J. Washington

Out

The Mavericks listed Washington as Out for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Kings.

Khris Middleton

Probable

The Mavericks listed Middleton as Probable for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Kings.

Daniel Gafford

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Gafford as Doubtful for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Kings.

Dereck Lively II

Out For Season

The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.

Kyrie Irving

Out For Season

The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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SAC

DAL

Feb 26 ·8:30 PM

Precious Achiuwa

Points

Yes 9.5

SAC

DAL

Feb 26 ·8:30 PM

DeMar DeRozan

Assists

Yes 3.5

SAC

DAL

Feb 26 ·8:30 PM

Max Christie

Points

Yes 14.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks?

The Mavericks are favored by 7.5 points (-7.5), while the Kings are underdogs +7.5 points. The moneyline is Kings +270 and Mavericks -285. The total is set at 232.5 points.

Who is projected to win Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Mavericks to win by 8.0 points. Win probability is 75% for the Mavericks and 25% for the Kings.

What is the injury report for the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks?

The latest injury report shows Keegan Murray (Out – ankle), Zach LaVine (Out For Season – finger), Domantas Sabonis (Out For Season – back), Russell Westbrook (Out – thigh), De'Andre Hunter (Out For Season – eye), Malik Monk (Questionable – ankle), Dylan Cardwell (Out – ankle) for the Kings, while Cooper Flagg (Out – foot), P.J. Washington (Out – ankle), Khris Middleton (Probable – shoulder), Daniel Gafford (Doubtful – ankle), Dereck Lively II (Out For Season – foot), Kyrie Irving (Out For Season – knee) are listed for the Mavericks.

What are the best bets for Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Mavericks -7.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks?

Top player props include Precious Achiuwa Over 9.5 Points, DeMar DeRozan Over 3.5 Assists, Max Christie Over 14.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.