Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Broadcast: Local options including DAZN-IND, KFAA-TV, and MavsTV.
This interconference matchup features a struggling Indiana team missing key backcourt pieces against a Dallas side playing better at home and riding recent momentum. The Mavericks are coming off a strong win, while the Pacers look to reverse a difficult start that includes a recent loss in Mexico City.
Current Player Rosters
Pacers key players/rotation: Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Ivica Zubac, Kelly Oubre Jr., Quenton Jackson, Jay Huff, Larry Nance Jr., T.J. McConnell, plus depth (Braden Smith, Kobe Brown, Jalen Slawson, etc.). Tyrese Haliburton remains a cornerstone when healthy.
Mavericks key players/rotation: Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford, Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Zaccharie Risacher, Marcus Sasser, Santi Aldama, Caleb Martin, plus depth (Moussa Cissé, Morez Johnson Jr., etc.).
Listed Injury Reports
Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton (G): Out (left hamstring strain; missed recent games, return targeted around mid-November).
Ben Sheppard (G): Out (left meniscus surgery; longer-term).
Johnny Furphy (G): Out (right ACL repair/surgery; longer-term).
T.J. McConnell (G): Questionable (right hamstring strain).
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II (C): Out (right foot surgery; expected around mid-November).
Sergio de Larrea (G): Out (right knee sprain).
Tarik Biberovic (F): Out (right heel bursitis).
Indiana is particularly hampered in the backcourt without Haliburton. Dallas misses rim protection and size with Lively out but has depth at the five with Gafford and others.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Pascal Siakam vs. P.J. Washington / Cooper Flagg: Siakam’s scoring and versatility against Dallas’s athletic forwards. Flagg has been a high-impact two-way contributor early.
Andrew Nembhard / remaining Pacers guards vs. Kyrie Irving / Marcus Sasser / Max Christie: Creation and perimeter scoring. Irving’s shot-making remains central for Dallas; Nembhard has stepped up as a primary handler without Haliburton.
Ivica Zubac / Jay Huff / Obi Toppin vs. Daniel Gafford / Santi Aldama: Interior presence, rebounding, and rim running. Gafford provides strong protection and finishing.
Overall: Dallas’s home court and scoring balance vs. Indiana’s frontcourt production and any remaining perimeter creation.
Recent Team Forms
Pacers (3-7): Struggling overall, with a recent loss to Denver (102-114 in Mexico City). Better on the road than at home early (3-2 away in some splits). Offense has been inconsistent without Haliburton’s playmaking.
Mavericks (6-4): Solid start with a recent home win over Brooklyn (130-93). Stronger at home (4-2). Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving have driven production; the team has shown resilience despite injuries.
Series History
The teams split results in recent seasons, with Dallas winning the most recent meeting earlier this season (121-105 on Oct. 23 in Indiana). All-time series leans toward Dallas historically in some contexts, but matchups are often competitive.
Betting Trends
Unders have been common in some Pacers games and Dallas home contests early. Indiana’s road under rate has been notable in limited samples. Dallas has covered well early in the season. Public action often leans toward the home favorite.
Dallas’s home environment, balanced scoring (Irving, Flagg, Washington), and interior presence should overcome a short-handed Indiana side. The Pacers can keep it competitive with Siakam and Nembhard leading the way, but the absence of Haliburton limits their ceiling in a road setting. Expect a solid but not runaway Mavericks win.
Game Odds
Indiana Pacers 222.5
Dallas Mavericks – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, November 8, 2026
