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NBA · Oct 23, 2026 · Gainbridge FieldhouseIndiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks

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Match summary

Our model projects Indiana Pacers 120, Dallas Mavericks 115, with the Pacers favored in this NBA matchup.

The combined 234.4-point projection runs above the NBA’s 228.8 combined-points average. Pacers score 117.3 a game and concede 115.0; Mavericks score 115.3 and concede 117.0.

Pacers sit 7th in the NBA standings, Mavericks sit 1st. Tip-off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.

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Model pick
Indiana Pacers -5.0
Lean · 62% win probability
Projected score
119.7 – 114.7
Indiana Pacers · Dallas Mavericks
Projected total
234.4
Combined points
Win probability
62%
38%
Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks

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Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers

4 games
Record1-3 (12 in group)
PPG for / against119.8 / 118.2
Win % overall25%
Home win %Not available
Away win %Not available

2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Complete home/away splits are not available.

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks

4 games
Record1-3 (12 in group)
PPG for / against114.2 / 121.5
Win % overall25%
Home win %0% (0-3)
Away win %100% (1-0)

2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Home/away: completed results.

Data snapshot: 2026-10-19. PPG means points per game; win rates describe season results, not the chance of winning this matchup.

Pre-match angle

The model line: Pacers by 5.0, total 234.4.

Pacers at home: 1–1 SU, 117.3 PPG. Mavericks on the road: 100% win rate.

Head-to-head, last meetings

Indiana Pacers 0 – 0 Dallas Mavericks across the last 0 meetings.

League standings snapshot · NBA 2026-2027

#TeamWLPFPALast 5
7
Indiana Pacers logoIndiana Pacers
0 0 0 0 WL
1
Dallas Mavericks logoDallas Mavericks
0 0 0 0 LWLL

Current season as available on the live data feed.

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What time does Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks tip-off?
Tip-off is Fri Oct 23 · 23:00 UTC at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Local times are shown in the box above and update to your timezone automatically.
Who is favoured in Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks?
The 2026-2027 season win rates in this data snapshot are Indiana Pacers: 25%; Dallas Mavericks: 25%. Season win rates are not match-win probabilities and do not establish a betting favorite.
What's the all-time head-to-head?
From the most recent season we cover, Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks have met multiple times, see the table above for game-by-game scores.

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