Dallas Mavericks defeat Indiana Pacers 121-105: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · NBA · Dallas Mavericks 121, Indiana Pacers 105
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-105 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Dallas Mavericks covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 242, with 226 points combined. AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers final score and game recap
The Dallas Mavericks led 44-27 after the first quarter and 77-43 at halftime. The Indiana Pacers outscored the Dallas Mavericks 62-44 in the second half. The Dallas Mavericks led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- P.J. Washington (Dallas Mavericks): 20 points, 13 rebounds.
- Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks): 24 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists.
- Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers): 23 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers): 18 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists.
Who covered the spread in Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers?
The Dallas Mavericks covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 16 points.
The spread opened at Indiana Pacers -6.5 and closed at Indiana Pacers -7.5. AiQ's pick was the Indiana Pacers -7.5: a loss.
Did Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 226 points combined against a closing total of 242, under by 16. 120 of the 226 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 235.5 and closed at 242. AiQ's pick was the over 240.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers predictions do?
AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Indiana Pacers to win at -265, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Indiana Pacers -7.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 240.5, a loss.
AiQ was wrong on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Indiana Pacers team total 124.5: the under, paying -112, with 105 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Dallas Mavericks won the first half, paying +170.
- First-quarter moneyline: Dallas Mavericks won the first quarter, paying +140.
- First-quarter total 62.5: the over, paying -110, with 71 points scored.
- Dallas Mavericks team total 117.5: the over, paying -105, with 121 scored.
- First-half spread: Dallas Mavericks +3.5 covered, paying -108.
- First-half total 124.5: the under, paying -115, with 120 points scored.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Dallas Mavericks at +215 and the Indiana Pacers at -265. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Indiana Pacers a 70% favorite. The Dallas Mavericks won as the underdog at +215: $215 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Indiana Pacers, the best price before the game was -250 at BetMGM: priced below fair (−2.3% value).
The spread moved toward the Indiana Pacers between the open and the close, and the Dallas Mavericks covered. The total moved up from 235.5 to 242, and the game went under.
Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Dallas Mavericks 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.
This result left the Indiana Pacers 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.
What's next for Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers?
Next for the Dallas Mavericks: the San Antonio Spurs at home on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Next for the Indiana Pacers: at the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, October 25, 2026.