Nets vs. Mavericks prediction and picks, November 8, 2026
Brooklyn Nets (2-6) at Dallas Mavericks (4-4), , American Airlines Center in Dallas on YES Network on DAZN, KFAA-TV, MavsTV.
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Nets vs. Mavericks preview
- Nets are 2-6 and 2-3 over their last 5, scoring 106.6 and allowing 112.9 a game.
- Mavericks are 4-4 and 3-2 over their last 5, scoring 112.1 and allowing 112.2 a game.
- Nets played last night; on the second night of a back-to-back our fit takes 2.1 points off their side.
- Mavericks score 112.1 a game at a 47.0% field-goal rate; Nets give up 112.9.
- Nets list 2 out: Egor Demin, Tyler Bilodeau.
- Mavericks list 4 out: Sergio de Larrea, Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberovic, Dereck Lively II.
- The model makes Mavericks 9.3-point favorites (5.4 from season form, 1.7 for home court, 2.1 for rest) and gives them a 74.6% chance to win.
Injury report
Nets injuries
- Day-To-Day Day'Ron Sharpe C · undisclosed
- Out Egor Demin G · leg · expected return Nov 11
- Out Tyler Bilodeau F · shoulder · expected return Nov 6
Mavericks injuries
- Day-To-Day Kyrie Irving G
- Out Sergio de Larrea F · knee · expected return Nov 12
- Out Santi Aldama F
- Day-To-Day Max Christie G · hip · expected return Nov 6
- Out Tarik Biberovic F · heel · expected return Nov 12
Official league injury report: 12:45 AM ET, Nov 6 PDF.
Team stats this season
| Per game | BKN | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 106.6 28th | 112.1 16th |
| Rebounds | 42.9 19th | 43.4 18th |
| Assists | 22.8 28th | 26.2 16th |
| Field goal | 42.8% 28th | 47.0% 9th |
| 3-point | 35.3% 14th | 33.7% 19th |
| Free throw | 76.2% 17th | 77.0% 15th |
| Turnovers | 17.8 27th | 15.9 16th |
| Possessions | 102.8 17th | 101.9 18th |
League rank in small type (8 and 8 games played). Bold marks the better side.
Standings snapshot
| BKN | DAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 12th East | 11th West |
| Record | 2-6 | 4-4 |
| Games back | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| Home / road | 1-3 / 1-3 | 2-2 / 2-2 |
| Last 10, streak | 2-6, W1 | 4-4, L2 |
| Point differential | −6.2 | −0.1 |
| Projected wins | 27.2 | 38.0 |
| Playoff chance | 11.8% | 28.5% |
Projections from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season; full table on NBA futures.
Season leaders
Nets leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | F | 8 | 33.1 | 21.4 | 7.4 | 1.2 | 46.3 | 38.9 | 72.5 |
| Julius Randle | F | 8 | 33.8 | 21.0 | 7.1 | 4.8 | 42.9 | 34.1 | 81.2 |
| Mikel Brown Jr. | G | 6 | 23.0 | 12.0 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 33.8 | 29.7 | 83.3 |
| Nolan Traore | G | 8 | 22.1 | 12.0 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 50.0 | 48.3 | 70.6 |
| Moritz Wagner | C | 8 | 18.9 | 10.4 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 54.7 | 56.2 | 80.0 |
Mavericks leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | F | 7 | 34.6 | 24.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 46.8 | 21.2 | 86.5 |
| Kyrie Irving | G | 6 | 30.0 | 22.7 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 47.5 | 38.2 | 90.5 |
| P.J. Washington | F | 8 | 34.9 | 14.5 | 8.0 | 1.4 | 39.8 | 30.8 | 73.3 |
| Naji Marshall | F | 5 | 26.6 | 13.6 | 3.4 | 5.4 | 50.0 | 31.6 | 50.0 |
| Daniel Gafford | F | 8 | 23.2 | 9.1 | 6.6 | 2.0 | 67.4 | 100.0 | 62.5 |
Projected starters and rosters
Nets starters
- F Julius Randle
- F Michael Porter Jr.
- F Chaney Johnson
- C Day'Ron Sharpe
- G Nolan Traore
Full Nets roster (18)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Tyler Bilodeau | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 0 | Mikel Brown Jr. | G | 6' 5" | 20 |
| 21 | Noah Clowney | F | 6' 10" | 22 |
| 8 | Egor Demin | G | 6' 8" | 20 |
| 1 | Keon Ellis | G | 6' 4" | 26 |
| 9 | Joshua Jefferson | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 31 | Chaney Johnson | F | 6' 8" | 24 |
| 14 | Terance Mann | G | 6' 6" | 30 |
| 00 | Josh Minott | F | 6' 8" | 23 |
| 16 | Grant Nelson | F | 6' 11" | 24 |
| 17 | Michael Porter Jr. | F | 6' 10" | 28 |
| 4 | Drake Powell | G | 6' 5" | 21 |
| 30 | Julius Randle | F | 6' 9" | 31 |
| 77 | Ben Saraf | G | 6' 6" | 20 |
| 20 | Day'Ron Sharpe | C | 6' 10" | 24 |
| 10 | Nolan Traore | G | 6' 3" | 20 |
| 13 | Moritz Wagner | C | 6' 11" | 29 |
| 2 | Danny Wolf | F | 6' 11" | 22 |
Mavericks starters
- F Daniel Gafford
- F P.J. Washington
- F Cooper Flagg
- F Zaccharie Risacher
- G Kyrie Irving
Both starting fives are from each team's Nov 4 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 |
Season series and last five games
Meetings this season
- Nov 8 Nets at Mavericks, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- Nets 0, Mavericks 3
- Points per game
- Nets 110.0, Mavericks 118.3
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Regular season | Mavericks at Nets | 123-114 | Mavericks by 9 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Regular season | Nets at Mavericks | 105-113 | Mavericks by 8 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Regular season | Nets at Mavericks | 111-119 | Mavericks by 8 |
Nets last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs Hornets | W 114-104 | +3.5 | W |
| Nov 2 | @ Knicks | L 90-103 | +14.5 | W |
| Nov 1 | @ Pacers | W 98-90 | +3.5 | W |
| Oct 30 | vs Pistons | L 94-110 | +8.5 | L |
| Oct 27 | @ Celtics | L 124-125 | +13.5 | W |
Mavericks last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | @ Spurs | L 111-112 | +12.5 | W |
| Nov 2 | vs Kings | L 100-115 | −7.5 | L |
| Oct 30 | vs Rockets | W 116-111 | +5.5 | W |
| Oct 28 | vs Thunder | W 120-96 | +4.5 | W |
| Oct 26 | @ Heat | W 113-109 | +7.5 | W |