Mavericks vs. Cavaliers prediction and picks, November 14, 2026
Dallas Mavericks (7-5) at Cleveland Cavaliers (6-6), , Rocket Arena in Cleveland on KFAA-TV, MavsTV.
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Our Mavericks-Cavaliers picks
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Mavericks vs. Cavaliers preview
- Mavericks are 7-5 and 3-2 over their last 5, scoring 113.2 and allowing 112.2 a game.
- Cavaliers are 6-6 and 2-3 over their last 5, scoring 116.4 and allowing 114.3 a game.
- Cavaliers played last night; on the second night of a back-to-back our fit takes 2.1 points off their side.
- Cavaliers score 116.4 a game at a 46.4% field-goal rate; Mavericks give up 112.2.
- Mavericks list 3 out: Dereck Lively II, Tarik Biberovic, Sergio de Larrea.
- Cavaliers list 2 out: Evan Mobley, Sam Merrill.
- The model makes Cavaliers 2.2-point favorites (2.5 from season form, 1.7 for home court, 2.1 for rest) and gives them a 56.2% chance to win.
Injury report
Mavericks injuries
- Out Dereck Lively II C · foot · expected return Nov 18
- Out Tarik Biberovic F · heel · expected return Nov 18
- Out Sergio de Larrea F · knee · expected return Nov 18
Cavaliers injuries
- Out Evan Mobley C · toe · expected return Nov 14
- Out Sam Merrill G · elbow · expected return Nov 16
Official league injury report: 12:45 AM ET, Nov 13 PDF.
Team stats this season
| Per game | DAL | CLE |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 113.2 17th | 116.4 9th |
| Rebounds | 44.1 15th | 45.7 7th |
| Assists | 26.3 16th | 26.7 12th |
| Field goal | 46.8% 9th | 46.4% 13th |
| 3-point | 33.6% 22nd | 36.9% 9th |
| Free throw | 78.2% 15th | 75.4% 27th |
| Turnovers | 16.5 21st | 13.5 5th |
| Possessions | 102.3 17th | 102.4 16th |
League rank in small type (12 and 12 games played). Bold marks the better side.
Standings snapshot
| DAL | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 10th West | 6th East |
| Record | 7-5 | 6-6 |
| Games back | 3.5 | 4 |
| Home / road | 5-2 / 2-3 | 4-2 / 2-4 |
| Last 10, streak | 6-4, L1 | 5-5, W1 |
| Point differential | +1.0 | +2.1 |
| Projected wins | 39.5 | 45.0 |
| Playoff chance | 29.5% | 90.1% |
Projections from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season; full table on NBA futures.
Season leaders
Mavericks leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | F | 11 | 33.5 | 24.6 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 49.5 | 30.0 | 89.2 |
| Kyrie Irving | G | 10 | 30.2 | 21.6 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 47.9 | 39.0 | 89.7 |
| P.J. Washington | F | 12 | 32.3 | 14.2 | 7.2 | 1.1 | 41.8 | 35.1 | 72.7 |
| Naji Marshall | F | 9 | 24.6 | 11.3 | 2.8 | 4.4 | 46.6 | 27.6 | 60.0 |
| Daniel Gafford | F | 12 | 21.6 | 9.1 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 70.5 | 100.0 | 68.8 |
Cavaliers leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | G | 12 | 32.8 | 22.8 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 48.5 | 37.6 | 79.4 |
| Evan Mobleyout | C | 12 | 32.1 | 16.9 | 7.3 | 3.6 | 55.5 | 47.9 | 62.2 |
| James Harden | G | 12 | 32.6 | 16.7 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 | 84.4 |
| Meleek Thomas | G | 9 | 22.9 | 13.1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 47.9 | 48.0 | 100.0 |
| Jarrett Allen | C | 10 | 25.2 | 12.9 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 64.1 | 75.0 | 70.3 |
Projected starters and rosters
Mavericks starters
- F Caleb Martin
- F Daniel Gafford
- F P.J. Washington
- F Cooper Flagg
- G Kyrie Irving
Starting five from the Nov 12 game; confirmed lineups post about 30 minutes before tip.
Full Mavericks roster (18)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Santi Aldama | F | 7' 0" | 25 |
| 13 | Tarik Biberovic | F | 6' 7" | 25 |
| 0 | Max Christie | G | 6' 5" | 23 |
| 30 | Moussa Cisse | C | 6' 11" | 24 |
| 1 | Walter Clayton Jr. | G | 6' 4" | 23 |
| 55 | Sergio de Larrea | F | 6' 7" | 20 |
| 32 | Cooper Flagg | F | 6' 9" | 19 |
| 21 | Daniel Gafford | F | 6' 10" | 28 |
| 9 | Jett Howard | G | 6' 8" | 23 |
| 11 | Kyrie Irving | G | 6' 2" | 34 |
| 14 | Morez Johnson Jr. | F | 6' 9" | 20 |
| 33 | Tobi Lawal | F | 6' 8" | 23 |
| 2 | Dereck Lively II | C | 7' 1" | 22 |
| 3 | Naji Marshall | F | 6' 6" | 28 |
| 16 | Caleb Martin | F | 6' 5" | 31 |
| 10 | Zaccharie Risacher | F | 6' 8" | 21 |
| 8 | Marcus Sasser | G | 6' 1" | 26 |
| 25 | P.J. Washington | F | 6' 7" | 28 |
Cavaliers starters
- C Jarrett Allen
- C Evan Mobleyout
- G James Harden
- G Donovan Mitchell
- G Peyton Watson
Starting five from the Nov 11 game; confirmed lineups post about 30 minutes before tip.
Full Cavaliers roster (15)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Jarrett Allen | C | 6' 9" | 28 |
| 3 | Thomas Bryant | C | 6' 9" | 29 |
| 1 | James Harden | G | 6' 5" | 37 |
| 33 | Mario Hezonja | F | 6' 8" | 31 |
| 5 | Sam Merrill | G | 6' 4" | 30 |
| 12 | Riley Minix | F | 6' 7" | 26 |
| 45 | Donovan Mitchell | G | 6' 2" | 30 |
| 4 | Evan Mobley | C | 6' 11" | 25 |
| 15 | Norchad Omier | C | 6' 7" | 25 |
| 9 | Craig Porter Jr. | G | 6' 1" | 26 |
| 24 | Tyrese Proctor | G | 6' 4" | 22 |
| 15 | Meleek Thomas | G | 6' 3" | 20 |
| 20 | Jaylon Tyson | G | 6' 6" | 23 |
| 88 | Ernest Udeh Jr. | C | 6' 9" | 22 |
| 8 | Peyton Watson | G | 6' 8" | 24 |
Season series and last five games
Meetings this season
- Nov 14 Mavericks at Cavaliers, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- Mavericks 1, Cavaliers 1
- Points per game
- Mavericks 117.5, Cavaliers 129.0
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Regular season | Mavericks at Cavaliers | 130-120 | Mavericks by 10 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Regular season | Cavaliers at Mavericks | 138-105 | Cavaliers by 33 |
Mavericks last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 | @ Timberwolves | L 94-133 | +5.5 | L |
| Nov 9 | vs Pacers | W 125-122 | −4.5 | L |
| Nov 8 | vs Nets | W 130-93 | −7.5 | W |
| Nov 6 | vs Jazz | W 112-100 | −6.5 | W |
| Nov 4 | @ Spurs | L 111-112 | +12.5 | W |
Cavaliers last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 | @ Knicks | W 115-107 | +4.5 | W |
| Nov 9 | @ Hornets | L 112-124 | −8.5 | L |
| Nov 7 | vs Knicks | L 97-109 | +4.5 | L |
| Nov 6 | vs 76ers | W 119-95 | +2.5 | W |
| Nov 4 | @ Thunder | L 116-124 | +3.5 | L |