Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Preview and Prediction - Oct. 29 | 2025-26 NBA Season

Two teams with high aspirations but struggling early in the season collide as the Indiana Pacers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, part of a 10-game NBA slate.Both squads have been plagued by lackluster guard play, entering the matchup with three losses apiece.Here’s a preview of Monday’s Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks game, scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas.Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Preview and OddsMoneyline: Pacers (+225) vs Mavericks (-280)Spread: Pacers +7.5 (-110) vs Mavericks -7.5 (-110)Total (O/U): Pacers o228.5 (-110) vs Mavericks u228.5 (-110)Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks previewBoth teams rank at the bottom of the league in offensive rating, with the Mavericks dead last and the Pacers slightly ahead at second-worst.Guard play has been a major issue for both squads. Indiana faces a personnel shortage with Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard all out, along with Obi Toppin, Kam Jones and Johnny Furphy, while Taelon Peter is listed as doubtful.Dallas is also missing key players, including Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum, with centers Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II doubtful.Expect a defensive slugfest, with remaining star players becoming pivotal. Keep an eye on Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg for the Mavericks and Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith to provide the spark for the Pacers..Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks predicted starting lineupsPacersG - Ben Sheppard | G - Aaron Nesmith | F - Pascal Siakam | F - Jay Huff | C - Isaiah JacksonMavericksG - Cooper Flagg | G - Max Christie | F - Klay Thompson | F - P.J. Washington | C - Anthony DavisEditor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks betting tipsAnthony Davis O/U 25.5 points – Take the over.Pascal Siakam O/U 24.5 points – Take the over.Cooper Flagg O/U 15.5 points – Take the under.Aaron Nesmith O/U 14.5 points – Take the over.Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks predictionWith several key players out for both teams, this matchup is tough to call. Execution will be crucial, but we’re backing the Pacers to pull off the win.Our prediction: Pacers win by 8.