Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 6, 2026

The market hung at 233.5, and this game never came close to clearing it. Dallas edged Sacramento 100–98 in a low-scoring affair that stayed well below the pregame projection from the opening tip, combining for just 198 points—a 35.5-point miss to the under. DAGGER's call cashed.

The opening quarter set the tone, with both teams combining for 60 points, already a sign that neither offense would find rhythm. Sacramento led 35–25 after one, but Dallas tightened the screws defensively in the second quarter, combining for just 44 points before halftime. The pace picked up slightly in the third—50 combined—with Dallas outscoring the Kings 30–20 to take a narrow lead. Sacramento never recovered; the fourth quarter saw just 44 combined points as both teams struggled through the final stretch. Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Anthony Davis added 19 points and 16 rebounds. For Sacramento, DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points with 5 assists, and Zach LaVine contributed 20 points. The Kings, averaging 121.9 points allowed over their last ten games, held Dallas well below their recent 117.0 scoring average. The defensive intensity on both ends meant the second half proved even more difficult than the first, combining for just 94 points after 104 in the opening frame.