Dallas Mavericks are favored to win with moneyline odds around -150 due to their stronger recent form, including a four-game winning streak highlighted by a blowout over the Knicks, while the Nets struggle at 2-10 in January with a poor net rating of -6.3. Key Mavericks players like Cooper Flagg provide superstar potential at the American Airlines Center, contrasting the Nets' reliance on Michael Porter Jr. amid tanking efforts with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 12:30 AM UTC on February 25, 2026, which is 6:30 PM CST on February 24, 2026, local time in Dallas.

The game takes place at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, with a capacity of 21,000 seats, known for its state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant NBA atmosphere.

Prediction favors Dallas Mavericks to win with moneyline odds of -150, supported by their 19-26 record and recent wins against tough opponents like the Knicks, while Brooklyn's 12-30 mark and heavy losses like 120-66 to New York indicate vulnerability on DexWin.

In recent head-to-head meetings this season, Dallas holds an edge with superior net rating and wins like their blowout over similar struggling teams, while Brooklyn lags with only 2 wins in their last 12 games overall; historically, Mavericks lead in key stats at venues like American Airlines Center.