Dec. 12, 2025, 2:56 p.m. ET

The Brooklyn Nets (6-17) and Dallas Mavericks (9-16) meet Friday at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s NBA odds around the Nets vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Split 1-1

The Nets won 119-101 against the New Orleans Pelicans last time out on Saturday, covering as a 4-point home favorite as the Under (227.5) cashed. F Michael Porter Jr. led the way with 35 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, a block and 5 three-pointers, while C Nic Claxton posted 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists with 3 blocks for his second triple-double in the past 9 games.

Brooklyn has just 6 wins this season, but 3 of them have come in the past 4 outings. The Nets are also 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in that span, while the Under is 9-1 across their past 10 contests.

The Mavericks spanked the Houston Rockets 122-109 as 6.5-point underdogs at the AAC, hitting the Over (221.5). C Anthony Davis went for 29 points and 8 boards, while rookie G Cooper Flagg posted 19 points with 5 rebounds and 2 blocks. G Brandon Williams came off the bench for 20 points, too.

Like the Nets, the Mavs haven’t won a lot of games. But they’re 4-1 SU in the past 5 outings after going 5-15 in the first 20 contests. Dallas is also 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games, while the Over is 3-1 in the previous 4 outings.

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Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:44 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nets +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Mavericks -325 (bet $325 to win $100)Against the spread: Nets +7.5 (-102) | Mavericks -7.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Nets at Mavericks key injuries

Nets

F Haywood Highsmith (knee) outG Cam Thomas (hamstring) out

Mavericks

G Dante Exum (knee) outC Daniel Gafford (ankle) doubtfulG Kyrie Irving (knee) outC Dereck Lively II (foot) outG D’Angelo Russell (illness) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nets at Mavericks picks and predictionsPrediction

Mavericks 119, Nets 113

PASS.

The Mavericks (-325) will cost you more than 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward, even as part of a multi-leg parlay.

The NETS +7.5 (-102) are worth a look catching nearly 4 buckets.

Both of these teams, who struggled to open the season, have actually been playing good basketball lately. Despite the terrible overall records, each have been very good in the month of December.

Both teams are very good against the spread, too. Take Brooklyn catching the points, but go lightly.

The OVER 222.5 (-105) might be the best play on the board in this battle in the Metroplex.

While the Under has dominated for the Nets lately, they’ve gone for at least 113 points in 3 of the past 4 outings. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games for the Mavs, scoring 118 or better in 3 of the past 4, too. And, Dallas has allowed at least 121 points in 3 of the previous 6 contests.

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