Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Preview and Prediction - Nov. 22 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks will lock horns on Saturday at the American Airlines Center. This is the second time these two teams will go against each other this season.

The Grizzliies had walked away with a 118-104 win in their previous matchup. However, both Memphis and Dallas have been struggling to make a mark this season. The Grizzlies (5-11) are 11th in the Western Conference standings, while the Mavericks (5-12) are 12th in the West.

The Mavs are heading into the matchup after securing a 118-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Grizzlies are coming off a 137-96 win over the Sacramento Kings.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Money line: Grizzlies (-102), Mavericks (-116)

Spread: Grizzlies -112 (+1.5), Mavericks -108 (-1.5)

Total (o/u): Grizzlies -110 (o227.5), Mavericks -110 (u227.5)

*Note: Odds are subject to change close to tip-off*

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview

The Grizzlies-Mavericks game is a matchup between teams that are trying to turn around their season. Jaren Jackson Jr. has stepped up to fill the leading role in the absence of Ja Morant. Jackson is averaging 17.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game on 47.0% shooting.

The Mavericks, on the other hand, are led by their star rookie Cooper Flagg. The number pick has stepped up as the leading player for Dallas in the absence of Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.

Flagg is averaging 16.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game on 47.0% shooting. The Mavs will be without D'Angelo Russell (illness), Dante Exum (knee), Anthony Davis (calf) and Kyrie Irving (torn ACL).

The Grizzlies will be without Ty Jerome (calf), Ja Morant (calf), Javon Small (toe), Brandon Clarke (knee) and Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe).

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Starting 5s

Memphis Grizzlies starting 5

PG- Vince Williams, SG- Jaylen Wells, SF- Cedric Coward, PF- Santi Aldama and C- Zach Edey

Dallas Mavericks starting 5

PG- Brandon Williams, SG- Max Christie, SF- Cooper Flagg, PF- P.J. Washington and C- Daniel Gafford

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips and Prediction

Cooper Flagg is favored to score more than 15 points. The Mavs rookie scored 29 points in his last game. Zach Edey is favoured to grab more than 10 boards. He collected four rebounds in his previous game.

Prediction:

Both teams will be on equal footing as their star players are sidelined with injuries, however, the Mavs will have the home crowd's support. Expect Dallas to win the game with 10 or fewer points.

Edited by Avi Shravan