Mavericks vs 76ers Picks and Prediction – 2/5/2025

The Tuesday NBA schedule will tip off with a matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers from the Wells Fargo Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Mavericks (26-24) shook up the NBA landscape by trading Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis and are currently tied with Phoenix for eighth place in the Western Conference standings. On Sunday, Dallas was outscored by 45 points during the first half of a 144-101 road loss against Cleveland. 

Jaden Hardy led six Dallas players in double figures with 21 points in 27 minutes off the bench. Dante Exum scored 14 points and finished with a team-worst minus 35 rating. Naji Marshall added 12 points and six rebounds for the Mavericks, who missed 34 of 43 three-point attempts. 

The Philadelphia 76ers have dropped 15 of their first 24 home games and trail Chicago by one game for tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers (19-29) rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 112.7 points per game. On Sunday, Philadelphia was unable to protect a 26-point lead during a 118-110 home loss versus Boston. 

All-five Philadelphia starters scored in double figures and were led by Tyrese Maxey with 34 points (11-11 FT). Guerschon Yabusele scored 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting and pulled down six boards. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 18 points and 13 rebounds for the 76ers, who connected on 15-for-32 from the three-point line. 

Philadelphia C Joel Embiid (knee) and G/F Paul George (finger) are listed as questionable for this contest. The 76ers were on a four-game winning streak before dropping consecutive games. Look for Philadelphia to get back on track with a home victory. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia 76ers win 117-108.