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 in their second meeting of the season. The Grizzlies won their previous matchup 118-104.

Both Memphis and Dallas have struggled to make a mark this season. The Grizzlies (5-11) are 11th in the Western Conference, while the Mavericks (5-12) are 12th.

The Mavs head into the matchup on the back of 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 trying to turn their seasons around.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has stepped up as the leader for the Grizzlies 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, have been led by their star rookie Cooper Flagg 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 in his previous game.

Prediction:

Both teams appear evenly matched, but home advantage should favor Dallas. Expect the Mavs to win the game by 10 or fewer points.