Mavericks vs Pacers Prediction 10 November 2026

The hosts have won three of their last five games. They recently beat Brooklyn 130-93, having previously defeated Utah 112-100. The Mavericks play at a fairly fast pace, ranking fourth in the NBA. Their scoring has not been particularly impressive so far (112.1), but that is partly due to some poor games right at the start of the regular season. The team also puts an emphasis on defence, especially on the perimeter, where opponents are making just 30.8% of their attempts.

With no major squad problems, the hosts’ offence should be effective again. They made 40% of their three-point shots against the Nets. Cooper Flagg delivered an excellent performance with 25 points and 12 assists, while Irving also consistently makes a significant contribution. The hosts could once again do well at the offensive end, especially as they are playing at home.

Indiana go into the game without Haliburton. Their offensive potential dips somewhat without him. Nevertheless, the visitors continue to play at an extremely high pace. They generate a large number of shot attempts, including from long range. Their roster is fairly strong. Admittedly, results have been disastrous lately, with four defeats in five games. But players such as Siakam, Nembhard and Oubre are capable of producing an outstanding performance in an individual game. So the team could score well above their average of 111.2 points.

Defensively, Indiana remain consistently poor. They concede 114.2 points per game, but only keep that figure down when the pace is extremely low, as in their recent game against Denver (102-114). Against Dallas, who play in a much more open and attacking manner, they will have more problems. This issue has persisted since last season, and no significant changes are expected. In addition, the visitors defend the perimeter exceptionally poorly, allowing opponents to shoot 36% from three-point range.