Dallas Mavericks defeat Miami Heat 113-109: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · NBA · Dallas Mavericks 113, Miami Heat 109
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 113-109 on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Kaseya Center. The Dallas Mavericks covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 240, with 222 points combined. AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat final score and game recap
The Miami Heat led 27-23 after the first quarter. The Dallas Mavericks led 53-52 at halftime. They outscored the Miami Heat 60-57 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks): 29 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists.
- P.J. Washington (Dallas Mavericks): 20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat): 29 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists.
- Davion Mitchell (Miami Heat): 21 points, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat?
The Dallas Mavericks covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 4 points.
The spread opened and closed at Miami Heat -7.5. AiQ's pick was the Miami Heat -7.5: a loss.
Did Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat go over or under the total?
The game went under: 222 points combined against a closing total of 240, under by 18. 105 of the 222 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 235.5 and closed at 240. AiQ's pick was the over 241.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat predictions do?
AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Miami Heat to win at -285, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Miami Heat -7.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 241.5, a loss.
AiQ was wrong on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Dallas Mavericks team total 116.5: the under, paying -112, with 113 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Miami Heat won the first quarter, paying -162.
- First-quarter total 62.5: the under, paying -118, with 50 points scored.
- First-half spread: Dallas Mavericks +4.5 covered, paying -118.
- First-half moneyline: Dallas Mavericks won the first half, paying +180.
- Miami Heat team total 123.5: the under, paying -105, with 109 scored.
- First-half total 123.5: the under, paying -108, with 105 points scored.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Dallas Mavericks at +220 and the Miami Heat at -275. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Miami Heat a 70% favorite. The Dallas Mavericks won as the underdog at +220: $220 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Miami Heat, the best price before the game was -267 at Caesars: priced below fair (−1.6% value).
The total moved up from 235.5 to 240, and the game went under.
Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Dallas Mavericks 2-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times.
This result left the Miami Heat 0-4 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-3 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times. That made it four straight losses for the Miami Heat.
What's next for Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat?
Next for the Dallas Mavericks: the Oklahoma City Thunder at home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Next for the Miami Heat: at the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.