Dallas Mavericks @ Indiana Pacers Player Props - February 22nd 2026

Written By Nick Crain | Last Updated at February 22, 2026
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Tonight’s Mavericks at Pacers player props start with one simple question: who is actually going to be in the middle of the action when it matters. Mavericks and Pacers both come in with recent form worth noting, which matters when rotations tighten and roles stay consistent.

If you want a straightforward place to start, begin here. Two markets we keep coming back to are Points + Assists and Points + Rebounds + Assists. For Points + Assists, the players to watch are Naji Marshall for Mavericks and Kam Jones for Pacers. In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with P.J. Washington on the Mavericks side and Jarace Walker for Pacers.

Here, we pull the key stat profiles for the main rotation players, then match those numbers to the prop markets to find the sweet spot. For the full game breakdown, read the full Mavericks vs Pacers matchup preview.



Pace and efficiency for DAL at IND player props

For props, it helps to start with pace and efficiency because those inputs shape opportunity. The notes below sort each stat into five outcomes so you can scan the edge quickly. For the latest lines and totals, visit the NBA odds page.

Metric Away Team
Mavericks
Home Team
Pacers
Notes
Pace (Poss/Game) 104.2 103.4 Mavericks slight advantage: on this slate, they play a bit faster, which should leave anticipate extra possessions to nudge prop volume up.
PPG (Season) 114.1 112.4 Even: in this game, season scoring baselines are similar, which suggests project points props to have a similar runway.
Offensive Rating 108.5 108.5 Even: in this game, offensive efficiency sits in the same band, which suggests project possessions to produce similar shot quality.
Defensive Rating 113.9 115.7 Mavericks slight advantage: on the season, they grade as a slightly tougher defense, which usually leads to scoring props to be a bit more sensitive to efficiency.

After you check pace and efficiency, workload is the next filter because fatigue can show up late. The notes below label each workload metric into five outcomes and call out the team with the edge.

Workload metric Away Team
Mavericks
Home Team
Pacers
Notes
Games in last 7 days 0 0 Even: on this slate, game volume is the same in the last seven days, which suggests project energy and rotations to sit in a similar spot.
Time zone changes (last 7) 0 0 Even: on this slate, time-zone change totals are similar over the last week, which should leave expect routines to be steady for both teams.
Miles travelled (last 7) 0 0 Even: in the season data, travel mileage is close over the last seven days, which usually leads to travel wear to be similar on both sides.
Days since last game 2 2 Even: in this spot, rest days since the last game match, which should leave project recovery to be similar entering tip-off.
Back-to-back No No Even: on this slate, neither team is on a back-to-back, making it fair to anticipate rest to be close to normal for both teams.
Rest advantage vs opponent 0 0 Even: in this game, there is no clear rest-advantage separation, making it fair to anticipate rest edge to be minimal.
Previous opponent strength 61.4 29.1 Pacers strong advantage: in this profile, their previous opponent graded noticeably lighter, which tends to mean carryover wear to be meaningfully lower.
Travel miles since last game 511 492 Even: in this game, travel distance since the last game is similar, which should leave project travel legs to look comparable.
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NBA injury report for DAL at IND: out, questionable, and impact

Below is the updated availability view for Mavericks and Pacers. When the report removes real minutes or scoring, the cleanest read is usually role stability: who keeps minutes, and who absorbs the next wave of usage. For a broader futures snapshot, see Finals futures odds.

Squad Ruled out In doubt Minutes and points missing (MPG • PPG)
Mavericks 2
1 out
0
1 questionable
16.4 MPG • 4.3 PPG
Pacers 3
1 out
0
1 questionable
42.0 MPG • 16.7 PPG


Best Player Assists Props for Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers

Lock in on the team rhythm behind Player Assists Props by using the same three stats every time: assist rate, assists per game, turnovers per game. Dallas Mavericks: 60.4% assist rate, 25.3 assists per game, 14 turnovers per game; Indiana Pacers: 67.8%, 27.7, 13.8.

The team story is direct: higher assist rate plus higher assists per game usually nudges more Player Assists Props value, as long as turnovers per game does not wipe out possessions. Here it tilts toward Indiana Pacers. When minutes holds and the role is stable, that output is what the prop market has to price correctly.

NBA Player AST/G Minutes Usage % Assist %
Khris Middleton (DAL) 2.2 21 22% 15%
Klay Thompson (DAL) 1.4 22 22.8% 9.5%
Daniel Gafford (DAL) 1.1 22 15.8% 7%
P.J. Washington (DAL) 1.8 31 20.2% 8.1%
Naji Marshall (DAL) 3.3 30 20.6% 16.4%
Brandon Williams (DAL) 3.9 22 25.2% 26.3%
Tyus Jones (DAL) 3.8 17 12.6% 29.4%
Max Christie (DAL) 2 29 16.5% 9.3%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 7.7 31 23.7% 37%
Jay Huff (IND) 1.5 21 18.2% 10.4%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 1.8 21 13.8% 11.3%
Jarace Walker (IND) 2.5 26 20.8% 14.3%
Kam Jones (IND) 3.2 17 14.5% 26.2%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Assist Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Khris Middleton (DAL) o3.5
u3.5
fanduel
fanduel
+140
-188
Klay Thompson (DAL) o0.5
u0.5
fanatics
fanatics
-714
+350
Daniel Gafford (DAL) o0.5
u0.5
fanatics
fanatics
-213
+135
P.J. Washington (DAL) o1.5
u1.5
sportingbet
sportingbet
-175
+130
Naji Marshall (DAL) o3.5
u3.5
fanduel
fanduel
+124
-166
Brandon Williams (DAL) o6.5
u6.5
fanduel
fanduel
-180
+134
Tyus Jones (DAL) o4.5
u4.5
sportingbet
sportingbet
-140
+105
Max Christie (DAL) o3.5
u3.5
fanduel
fanduel
-162
+122
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o9.5
u9.5
fanduel
fanduel
-205
+152
Jay Huff (IND) o1.5
u1.5
sportingbet
sportingbet
+115
-155
Ben Sheppard (IND) o2.5
u2.5
fanatics
fanatics
+115
-152
Jarace Walker (IND) o5.5
u5.5
fanduel
fanduel
+182
-250
Kam Jones (IND) o1.5
u1.5
fanduel
fanduel
-188
+140


Mavericks vs Pacers NBA Player 3PM Props

Recent 3P% gives the best snapshot of current rhythm, and Indiana Pacers is at 37.7 while Dallas Mavericks is at 32.6. The season 3-point percentage baseline is 0.2 for Indiana Pacers and 0.2 for Dallas Mavericks.

NBA Player Minutes Usage% 3P% 3PM line Proxy 3PM
Khris Middleton (DAL) 21 22 39.1 2.5 1.81
Klay Thompson (DAL) 22 22.8 38.3 1.5 1.92
P.J. Washington (DAL) 31 20.2 32.5 1.5 2.04
Naji Marshall (DAL) 30 20.6 29.1 0.5 1.8
Tyus Jones (DAL) 17 12.6 21.1 1.5 0.45
Max Christie (DAL) 29 16.5 40.4 2.5 1.93
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 31 23.7 36.1 1.5 2.65
Jay Huff (IND) 21 18.2 31.9 0.5 1.22
Ben Sheppard (IND) 21 13.8 36.2 2.5 1.05
Jarace Walker (IND) 26 20.8 37.4 3.5 2.02
Kobe Brown (IND) 25 15.3 43.3 1.5 1.66
NBA Player Prop Bet / 3PM Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Khris Middleton (DAL) o2.5
u2.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+112
-148
Klay Thompson (DAL) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-200
+148
P.J. Washington (DAL) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+108
-144
Naji Marshall (DAL) o0.5
u0.5
Sportingbet
Sportingbet
-190
+145
Tyus Jones (DAL) o1.5
u1.5
Draftkings
Draftkings
+180
-242
Max Christie (DAL) o2.5
u2.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-188
+140
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+114
-152
Jay Huff (IND) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+106
-140
Ben Sheppard (IND) o2.5
u2.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-130
-102
Jarace Walker (IND) o3.5
u3.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-136
+102
Kobe Brown (IND) o1.5
u1.5
Caesars
Caesars
+153
-209


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Mavericks vs Pacers Player Points Props Picks

Past 10 contests tell a clean story: Dallas Mavericks is 0-10 (0%), scoring 111.7 a night and leaking 121.7. Indiana Pacers is 4-6 (40%), with 115.6 for and 119.7 allowed. That mix is where points props usually get interesting .

When a team is putting up points and the opponent is allowing plenty , points props usually get interesting . Indiana Pacers fits that script better entering this one, and it is a clean lead-in for points props.

NBA Player PTS/G Minutes Usage % TS %
Khris Middleton (DAL) 10 21 22% 53.6%
Klay Thompson (DAL) 11.7 22 22.8% 54.1%
Daniel Gafford (DAL) 9.5 22 15.8% 67.7%
P.J. Washington (DAL) 14.2 31 20.2% 53.7%
Naji Marshall (DAL) 15.2 30 20.6% 59.2%
Brandon Williams (DAL) 13 22 25.2% 57.2%
Tyus Jones (DAL) 3.9 17 12.6% 44.4%
Marvin Bagley III (DAL) 11 21 18.1% 65.2%
Max Christie (DAL) 12.3 29 16.5% 60.1%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 16.9 31 23.7% 56.4%
Jay Huff (IND) 9.5 21 18.2% 59.8%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 7.1 21 13.8% 56.1%
Jarace Walker (IND) 11.6 26 20.8% 54.3%
Kobe Brown (IND) 9.4 25 15.3% 62.8%
Kam Jones (IND) 4.4 17 14.5% 47%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Points Line Best Bookmaker Odds
Khris Middleton (DAL) o18.5
u18.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-130
Klay Thompson (DAL) o7.5
u7.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-132
+100
Daniel Gafford (DAL) o10.5
u10.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+104
-138
P.J. Washington (DAL) o21.5
u21.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-130
-102
Naji Marshall (DAL) o19.5
u19.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-130
Brandon Williams (DAL) o14.5
u14.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-125
Tyus Jones (DAL) o6.5
u6.5
Sportingbet
Sportingbet
-110
-125
Marvin Bagley III (DAL) o11.5
u11.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-125
-106
Max Christie (DAL) o15.5
u15.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+104
-138
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o19.5
u19.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+102
-136
Jay Huff (IND) o10.5
u10.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-128
-104
Ben Sheppard (IND) o11.5
u11.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+102
-136
Jarace Walker (IND) o16.5
u16.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-108
Kobe Brown (IND) o13.5
u13.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-138
+104
Kam Jones (IND) o4.5
u4.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-132
+100


DAL at IND Player Points + Assists Prop Picks

In the recent five-game snapshot, Dallas Mavericks are 0-5 and Indiana Pacers are 2-3.

Points plus assists props get sharper when the team is in rhythm, so this nod points to Indiana Pacers based on the recent five.

NBA Player PTS/G AST/G PTS+AST Minutes Usage %
Khris Middleton (DAL) 10 2.2 12.2 21 22%
Klay Thompson (DAL) 11.7 1.4 13.1 22 22.8%
Daniel Gafford (DAL) 9.5 1.1 10.6 22 15.8%
P.J. Washington (DAL) 14.2 1.8 16 31 20.2%
Naji Marshall (DAL) 15.2 3.3 18.5 30 20.6%
Brandon Williams (DAL) 13 3.9 16.9 22 25.2%
Tyus Jones (DAL) 3.9 3.8 7.7 17 12.6%
Max Christie (DAL) 12.3 2 14.3 29 16.5%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 16.9 7.7 24.6 31 23.7%
Jay Huff (IND) 9.5 1.5 11 21 18.2%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 7.1 1.8 8.9 21 13.8%
Jarace Walker (IND) 11.6 2.5 14.1 26 20.8%
Kam Jones (IND) 4.4 3.2 7.6 17 14.5%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Points + Assists Line Bookmaker Odds
Khris Middleton (DAL) o17.5
u17.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+100
-132
Klay Thompson (DAL) o13.5
u13.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-105
-125
Daniel Gafford (DAL) o10.5
u10.5
Caesars
Caesars
-107
-124
P.J. Washington (DAL) o18.5
u18.5
Caesars
Caesars
-110
-121
Naji Marshall (DAL) o20.5
u20.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-108
Brandon Williams (DAL) o16.5
u16.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114
Tyus Jones (DAL) o11.5
u11.5
sportingbet
sportingbet
-110
-120
Max Christie (DAL) o17.5
u17.5
Caesars
Caesars
-112
-120
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o21.5
u21.5
Caesars
Caesars
-122
-108
Jay Huff (IND) o13.5
u13.5
Caesars
Caesars
-110
-121
Ben Sheppard (IND) o8.5
u8.5
Caesars
Caesars
-132
+100
Jarace Walker (IND) o18.5
u18.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
Kam Jones (IND) o13.5
u13.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-130
-102


Mavericks at Pacers Rebounds Prop Picks

If offensive rebounds do not beat the opponent’s defensive rebounds on either side, the rebound angle is steadier, so rebounds per game (Dallas Mavericks 44.7 vs Indiana Pacers 41.9) becomes the simplest anchor.

Selection is stat first, comparing rebounds per game to the rebounds line and using minutes per game, usage percentage, and rebound percentage as support, so the final pick feels earned instead of random.

NBA Player REB/G Minutes Usage % REB%
Khris Middleton (DAL) 3.3 21 22% 8.4%
Klay Thompson (DAL) 2.1 22 22.8% 5.1%
Daniel Gafford (DAL) 6.9 22 15.8% 16.7%
P.J. Washington (DAL) 7 31 20.2% 12%
Naji Marshall (DAL) 4.7 30 20.6% 8.4%
Tyus Jones (DAL) 1.1 17 12.6% 3.6%
Marvin Bagley III (DAL) 6.8 21 18.1% 16.9%
Max Christie (DAL) 3.2 29 16.5% 5.9%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 2.8 31 23.7% 4.9%
Jay Huff (IND) 4 21 18.2% 10.3%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 3 21 13.8% 7.6%
Jarace Walker (IND) 5.1 26 20.8% 10.9%
Kobe Brown (IND) 4.9 25 15.3% 10.7%
Kam Jones (IND) 1.6 17 14.5% 5.3%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Rebound Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Khris Middleton (DAL) o3.5
u3.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-166
+124
Klay Thompson (DAL) o2.5
u2.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-147
+110
Daniel Gafford (DAL) o6.5
u6.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+130
-174
P.J. Washington (DAL) o6.5
u6.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-130
-102
Naji Marshall (DAL) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-192
+142
Tyus Jones (DAL) o1.5
u1.5
BetMGM
BetMGM
-135
+100
Marvin Bagley III (DAL) o9.5
u9.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
Max Christie (DAL) o1.5
u1.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-108
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+104
-138
Jay Huff (IND) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-130
Ben Sheppard (IND) o3.5
u3.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-136
+102
Jarace Walker (IND) o4.5
u4.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+122
-162
Kobe Brown (IND) o7.5
u7.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+114
-152
Kam Jones (IND) o1.5
u1.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-120
-110


Mavericks at Pacers Points + Rebounds + Assists Props Picks

For Points + rebounds + assists props, scoring gravity matters, but so do the misses that create rebound volume. A higher offensive rating tends to nudge points and assists up, while a lower defensive rating can keep the game tighter and shift PRA toward rebounds. The fast call is which side wins that trade between makes and misses. The Indiana Pacers field-goal percentage and the Dallas Mavericks field-goal percentage are worth a quick check because made shots can power assists while missed shots can fuel rebounds.

Win percentage adds the consistency layer, because a steadier team usually sustains its style across four quarters. The simple check for the picks is each NBA Player PRA average (points plus rebounds plus assists per game) versus the posted line, then the best value is chosen from each team. Only props with a line, over odds, under odds, and a listed bookmaker are used.

NBA Player PTS/G REB/G AST/G PRA/G Minutes Usage %
Khris Middleton (DAL) 10 3.3 2.2 15.5 21 22%
Klay Thompson (DAL) 11.7 2.1 1.4 15.2 22 22.8%
Daniel Gafford (DAL) 9.5 6.9 1.1 17.5 22 15.8%
P.J. Washington (DAL) 14.2 7 1.8 23 31 20.2%
Naji Marshall (DAL) 15.2 4.7 3.3 23.2 30 20.6%
Tyus Jones (DAL) 3.9 1.1 3.8 8.8 17 12.6%
Max Christie (DAL) 12.3 3.2 2 17.5 29 16.5%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 16.9 2.8 7.7 27.4 31 23.7%
Jay Huff (IND) 9.5 4 1.5 15 21 18.2%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 7.1 3 1.8 11.9 21 13.8%
Jarace Walker (IND) 11.6 5.1 2.5 19.2 26 20.8%
Kam Jones (IND) 4.4 1.6 3.2 9.2 17 14.5%
NBA Player Prop Bet (Points + Rebounds + Assists Line) Bookmaker Odds
Khris Middleton (DAL) o21.5
u21.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-125
Klay Thompson (DAL) o15.5
u15.5
Caesars
Caesars
-127
-105
Daniel Gafford (DAL) o16.5
u16.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-141
+105
P.J. Washington (DAL) o25.5
u25.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-118
-112
Naji Marshall (DAL) o26.5
u26.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-108
-122
Tyus Jones (DAL) o13.5
u13.5
BetMGM
BetMGM
+110
-150
Max Christie (DAL) o20.5
u20.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-104
-122
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o24.5
u24.5
Caesars
Caesars
-125
-107
Jay Huff (IND) o18.5
u18.5
Caesars
Caesars
-113
-118
Ben Sheppard (IND) o12.5
u12.5
Caesars
Caesars
-109
-121
Jarace Walker (IND) o24.5
u24.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-125
-106
Kam Jones (IND) o17.5
u17.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114


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Mavericks come in this matchup with Pacers and the prop read starts with the game script. Think a faster tempo, plus which stars are most likely to carry the action. Mavericks has played at roughly a 0% win clip over its last ten, and Pacers is around 40%.

This is the first market I circle. For Points + Assists, the two players to keep an eye on are Naji Marshall for Mavericks and Kam Jones for Pacers. The workload is usually visible early.

In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with P.J. Washington on the Mavericks side and Jarace Walker for Pacers. If the game gets tight, these are the players you will see in the moments that matter. For the full game breakdown, read the full matchup preview.