Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 8, 2026

Toronto's defense tightened considerably from their prior matchup with Dallas—the clubs had combined for 268 points just months earlier, but the Raptors held the Mavericks to 92 in this rematch, winning 122–92 and landing the combined total at 214, well below the 226.5 market line. DAGGER leaned over pregame, and it missed.

The opening quarter set a frenetic pace with 65 combined points, but Toronto's half-court discipline reasserted itself thereafter. The second quarter dragged to just 36 combined points as Dallas's offensive rhythm stalled—they managed only 15 in the frame. RJ Barrett led the Raptors' scoring surge with 31 points, while Jakob Poeltl anchored the interior with 16 points and 10 rebounds. For Dallas, Daniel Gafford delivered 21 points and 11 boards, and Cooper Flagg added 17 points with 6 assists, but the supporting cast couldn't generate enough volume. The teams played to 53 combined in the third and 60 in the fourth, but Toronto's second-half output of 113 points proved sufficient against a Dallas squad managing only 48 over the final two frames.

Coming in, Dallas had allowed 119.6 per game over their last ten outings—a vulnerability the Raptors exploited methodically. The 12.5-point shortfall from the market total reflected a defensive performance that diverged sharply from the 268-point spectacle these teams had produced earlier in the season.