Faria’s prediction: Cooper Flagg is just two games into his career, but has proven he can already make an impact in different ways. Expect more of the same against the Raptors.
Oct 26, 2025 • 12:58 ET
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Photo By – Imagn Images. Cooper Flagg gets back on defense after scoring against the Wizards.
Cooper Flagg will play in his third NBA game tonight when the Dallas Mavericks host the Toronto Raptors.
Flagg made strides in his second outing, and I’ve got a plus-money prop on Dallas’ No. 1 draft pick in my Raptors vs. Mavericks predictions and NBA picks for tonight’s game.
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Raptors vs Mavericks prediction
Raptors vs Mavericks best bet: Cooper Flagg Over 10.5 rebounds + assists (+110)
After a tough debut against the Spurs, where he posted just 10 points on 4-for-13 shooting from the field, Cooper Flagg scored 18 against the Wizards on Friday and flashed off his court IQ and playmaking with six assists.
The Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 pick already looks confident on the ball, and I think that trend continues tonight against the Toronto Raptors as I’m picking him to log over 10.5 rebounds + assists.
The 6-foot-9 Flagg has always been a solid rebounder, and he picked up 10 boards in his NBA debut. Flagg has snagged 15 boards in two games and should do well against the Raptors, who have averaged just 11 offensive rebounds per contest so far.
The Mavericks forward had a few flashy assists on Friday, and he’ll have no shortage of passing options with Anthony Davis in the paint, flanked by solid perimeter shooters in PJ Washington and Klay Thompson.
Raptors vs Mavericks same-game parlay
Anthony Davis is Dallas’ primary rebounder and has snagged 13 boards in both games this season. The 6-foot-10 forward should dominate the glass again tonight.
RJ Barrett is averaging 22.5 ppg for the Raptors early on, but he’s shot 75% from the field in both games. He should trend closer to his career rate of 44%, and I don’t think he’ll put up enough shooting volume to make up for it.
Raptors vs Mavericks SGP
- Cooper Flagg Over 10.5 rebounds + assists
- Anthony David Over 11.5 rebounds
- RJ Barrett Under 17.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Dallas dominates down low
While Flagg has shown flashes of brilliance, he’s still an 18-year-old rookie learning the ropes, and there have been some early bumps in the road.
He’s averaged four turnovers per game in his first two outings, and mistakes will come with the territory of being a young playmaker in the NBA.
Raptors vs Mavericks SGP
- Cooper Flagg Over 10.5 rebounds + assists
- Anthony David Over 11.5 rebounds
- RJ Barrett Under 17.5 points
- Cooper Flagg Over 2.5 turnovers
Raptors vs Mavericks odds
- Spread: Toronto +1.5 | Dallas -1.5
- Moneyline: Toronto -105 | Dallas -115
- Over/Under: Over 231.5 | Under 231.5
Raptors vs Mavericks betting trend to know
The Mavericks have cashed the first-quarter moneyline in 16 of their last 21 home games. Find more NBA betting trends for Raptors vs. Mavericks.
How to watch Raptors vs Mavericks
Location
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Date
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
Sportsnet, MavsTV
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