Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs preview: Prediction, odds and more for 2023-24 NBA Tip-Off

It's about to get rowdy in Texas as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's Dallas Mavericks will face their tallest foe yet, Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs on NBA Tip-Off. The Mavericks are set to face the Spurs on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The Spurs have a homecourt advantage. However, given how two of the best players in the NBA today are in the opposing team, being the home team might not make much of a difference.

Nevertheless, it's still a matchup to look forward to as Victor Wembanyama will make his regular-season debut for the Spurs. Wembanyama was brilliant during the preseason but fans are excited to witness what he'd look like in a regular season setting.

Game Details

Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs

Date & Time: October 25, 2023 / 10:30 PM ET

Venue: Frost Bank Center / San Antonio, Texas

Mavericks vs Spurs preview

Given how it'll be the official debut of Victor Wembanyama in the NBA, all eyes will be on the San Antonio Spurs rookie. Many analysts and fans have claimed that Wemby is the greatest prospect to enter the league since LeBron James. With comparisons to arguably the greatest player of all time, there'll be lots of expectations from the towering Frenchman.

Of course, Dallas Mavericks fans are also excited to see the duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. We haven't seen much of them playing together considering how late Irving was traded to Dallas last season. Fans are hoping for a better season for the Mavs this year and hopefully start the season with a victory over the Spurs.

Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs: Odds & Predictions

Spread: Spurs (+5.5) vs Mavericks (-5.5)

Moneyline: Spurs (+200) vs Mavericks (-240)

On paper, the chances of the San Antonio Spurs beating the Dallas Mavericks aren't too high. The Spurs will undoubtedly heavily rely on Victor Wembanyama on offense. Given how the Mavs have two relentless scorers in Luka Donci and Kyrie Irving, Dallas could easily win on Wednesday.

Dallas Mavericks roster:

Seth Curry
Luka Doncic
Dante Exum
Josh Green
Tim Hardaway Jr.
Jaden Hardy
Richaun Holmes
Kyrie Irving
Derrick Jones Jr.
Maxi Kleber
Dereck Lively II
Markieff Morris
Dwight Powell
Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Grant Williams

San Antonio Spurs roster:

Charles Bassey
Malaki Branham
Julian Champagnie
Sidy Cissoko
Zach Collins
Keldon Johnson
Tre Jones
Sandro Mamukelashvili
Doug McDermott
Cedi Osman
Jeremy Sochan
Devin Vassell
Victor Wembanyama
Blake Wesley