A pair of Southwest Division contenders open their 2025-26 NBA seasons when the San Antonio Spurs battle the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Dallas lost in the play-in game last year after making the NBA Finals in 2023-24, while San Antonio has not made the postseason since 2018-19. The Spurs (34-48), who placed fourth in the division a year ago, were 13-27 on the road last season. The Mavericks (39-43), who were third in the Southwest Division, were 22-18 on their home court.

Tip-off from American Airlines Center in Dallas is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. The Spurs lead the all-time series 116-87, but the Mavericks have wins in seven of the last eight meetings. Dallas is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Spurs vs. Mavericks odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 223.5. 

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