The Dallas Mavericks are slight favorites over the Spurs in their season opener, projected for a 118-112 win with 230.1 total points.

The Dallas Mavericks are slight favorites over the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener on October 22, 2025, at American Airlines Center, with a 9:30 p.m. ET tip-off on ESPN. A computer projection forecasts a 118-112 Mavericks win, with an expected total of 230.1 points, just above the 225.5 over/under. Dallas went 39-42-1 against the spread last season, covering the total in 46 games and winning 63.9% of moneyline favorites, including 70% when favored by -153 or shorter. The Spurs covered the spread in 39 of 82 games, went 19-24 as underdogs by 3 points or more, and hit the over in 46 games. The game can be streamed on Fubo or NBA League Pass, with tickets available via StubHub.