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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.

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Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Preview and Prediction - Oct. 29 | 2025-26 NBA Season

Two franchises with a rich history clash early in the season as the Sacramento Kings visit the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, part of a 10-game NBA slate.The Kings, featuring former Bulls DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Doug McDermott, have started slowly with a 1-3 record, while the Bulls, led by Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic, have surged to a 3-0 start.Here’s a preview of Monday’s Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls game, scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET at United Center in Chicago.Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Preview and OddsMoneyline: Kings (+164) vs Bulls (-205)Spread: Kings +5.5 (-110) vs Bulls -5.5 (-110)Total (O/U): Kings o237.5 (-110) vs Bulls u237.5 (-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.Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls previewThe Kings have faced a challenging early-season schedule, with their lone win coming by a single point against the Utah Jazz. Their losses have been close, suggesting a lack of a finishing punch: a six-point defeat to the Phoenix Suns in the opener, followed by a seven-point loss to the LA Lakers and a six-point loss to the OKC Thunder in a three-day span.Sacramento ranks 10th in defensive rating but sits sixth worst offensively, and they face their third game in four days against the Bulls, one of two remaining undefeated teams in the Eastern Conference.Chicago has established a clear identity early in the season, boasting the second-best defensive rating behind the defending champion Thunder. The Bulls feature six players averaging double digits: Vucevic, Giddey, Ayo Dosunmu, Kevin Huerter, Matas Buzelis and Tre Jones.As of the 1:30 a.m. injury report, the Bulls have listed Zach Collins and Coby White as out. The Kings have yet to release their injury report.Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls predicted starting lineupsKingsG - Russell Westbrook | G - Dennis Schroder | F - Zach LaVine | F - DeMar DeRozan | C - Domantas SabonisBullsG - Josh Giddey | G - Tre Jones | F - Matas Buzelis | F - Isaac Okoro | C - Nikola VucevicEditor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls betting tipsZach LaVine O/U 21.5 points – Take the over.Josh Giddey O/U 18.5 points – Take the under.Domantas Sabonis O/U 16.5 points – Take the over.DeMar DeRozan O/U 18.5 points – Take the over.Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls predictionChicago’s defensive prowess has been the cornerstone of their early success. Expect them to stifle a Kings team likely fatigued from playing three games in four days.Our prediction: Bulls win by 11.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Preseason Game Preview and Prediction | Oct. 16, 2025

The Orlando Magic will look to complete a clean sweep of their preseason schedule as they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday in their preseason finale.