Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Preview and Prediction - Nov. 1 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons will meet in Mexico City for another round of league games. It is one of the six games scheduled for Saturday.

The Mavericks have started the season with a 2-3 record and have yet to win consecutive games this season. Their last game was on Wednesday, in which they won 107-105 at home against the Indiana Pacers.

Dallas guard Brandon Williams recorded 20 points, alongside seven rebounds and two assists. Rookie guard Cooper Flagg added 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.

The Pistons, on the other hand, have a 3-2 record. They won their last game, 135-116, on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic at home.

Cade Cunningham recorded 30 points, six rebounds and 10 assists. Guard Tobias Harris chipped in with 23 points, two rebounds and three assists.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons game details

The Mavericks-Pistons game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The matchup can be streamed via Peacock and Fubo.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons betting lines

Moneyline: Mavericks (+240) vs. Pistons (-300)

Spread: Mavericks (+8.0) vs. Pistons (-8.0)

Total: (O/U): Mavericks (o227.0) -110 vs. Pistons (u227.0) -110

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons preview

The Pistons have a better head-to-head record against the Mavericks. They have met 87 times, and Detroit leads with a close 45-42 record. However, Dallas has dominated the contest in its last 10 meetings, with a 7-3 record.

Their last regular-season matchup was on March 21, with the Mavericks winning 123-117 at home. Klay Thompson recorded 20 points, five rebounds and one assist. Pistons' guard Cunningham finished with 35 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons predicted starting lineups

Mavericks

PG: Cooper Flagg | SG: Klay Thompson | SF: P.J. Washington | PF: Naji Marshall | C: Dereck Lively II

Pistons

PG: Cade Cunningham | SG: Duncan Robinson | SF: Ausar Thompson | PF: Tobias Harris | C: Jalen Duren

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons betting tips

Cooper Flagg has an over/under of 16.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 13.4 ppg already this season, and the safe bet is the under.

Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham has an over/under of 25.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 22.2 ppg already this season, and the safe bet is the over.

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Game prediction

The Pistons are the heavy favorites to win against the Mavericks. They have a 75% win percentage compared to Dallas' 29.4%.