San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 24, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs will travel to Dallas Saturday evening for a Western Conference matchup against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM Eastern. The Spurs come into Saturday night winless this year through their first 2 games following a 4-point loss to Houston on Friday. Dallas comes into this game 1-1 on the year after their double-digit win over the Pacers Friday night. Keep up with our NBA Picks.
San Antonio is still looking for its first win.
The San Antonio offense scored the ball well in game two of the year Friday night against Houston, pouring in 110 points on 46% shooting and 32% from beyond the arc. Defensively, San Antonio had issues, giving up 114 points as Houston shot 49% from the floor. The Spurs lost the rebounding battle by four and turned the ball over 15 times in the loss.
Victor Wembanyama was much better Friday night, leading San Antonio with 25 points on 21 shots in 32 minutes. Dylan Harper chipped in a second-best 20 points on 15 shots. De'Aaron Fox added 19 points, and Stephon Castle scored 15 points in 33 minutes. Vassell was the fifth starter in double digits with 10 points on eight shots. The San Antonio bench struggled, combining to score 21 points on 17 shots between five players.
Key Injury Report for San Antonio:
- Tobias Harris (Out) - Calf
- Jayden Quaintance (Out) - Knee
Dallas goes for their first home win
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging more than 115 points per game this season through their first two outings. The Dallas offense exploded in their last outing Friday night against Indiana, pouring in 121 points, including 77 in the first half, on 50% shooting and 41% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Dallas was the better team, giving up 105 points on 44% shooting. Dallas won the rebounding battle by four and forced 21 turnovers in the victory.
Kyrie Irving led the way for the Dallas offense against Indiana with 24 points on 15 shots in 25 minutes. PJ Washington chipped in 20 points, and Max Christie added 16 points. Cooper Flagg scored 14 points on six shots despite playing just 17 minutes due to an injury. Naji Marshall led the way off the Dallas bench with 15 points on 15 shots in 33 minutes.
Key Injury Report for Dallas:
- Cooper Flagg (GTD) - Shoulder
- Jett Howard (Out) - Calf
- Caleb Martin (Out) - Thumb
- Santi Aldama (Out) - Knee
- Tarik Biberovic (Out) - Heel
San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Prediction
Pick: Dallas Mavericks
Dallas returns home Saturday night looking to build on an impressive offensive performance against Indiana, while San Antonio is still searching for its first victory of the season. The Mavericks scored 121 points against the Pacers and dominated the opening half with 77 points, showing how dangerous their offense can be when shots are falling. Kyrie Irving gives Dallas a reliable scoring option, while PJ Washington and Max Christie provide additional offensive production. With Cooper Flagg a GTD, Dallas could be shorthanded, or the former No. 1 pick will likely be less than 100%. San Antonio played much better offensively against Houston, but the Spurs have now allowed at least 114 points in each of their first two games. Dallas should be able to take advantage of those defensive struggles, especially with the Spurs playing their second road game in as many nights. Look for the Mavericks to establish their offense early and make enough plays down the stretch to secure the home victory.
Pick: Under
San Antonio and Dallas both showed offensive improvement Friday night, but playing on consecutive nights could impact the scoring production for both teams Saturday. The Spurs will look to establish Victor Wembanyama offensively after his improved performance against Houston. Still, Dallas has enough size around the basket to make San Antonio work for quality scoring opportunities. The Mavericks were extremely efficient in the first half against Indiana, but their offense slowed considerably after halftime, scoring just 44 points in the final two quarters. Dallas will also need to account for the injury to Cooper Flagg, which could impact its offensive rotation and overall production. With both teams coming off competitive games Friday night, fatigue could become a factor as the matchup progresses. Expect Dallas to control the tempo and limit San Antonio's transition opportunities, giving the under a good chance to cash.