The Dallas Mavericks visit the Miami Heat on Monday, October 26, 2026. Both teams are off to shaky starts. Dallas holds a 1-2 record, while Miami is winless at 0-3. This sets an interesting stage for bettors.
Looking at the spread, Miami is favored by 8.5 points with odds of -105, meaning you'd need to bet $105 to win $100 on the Heat covering the spread. Dallas is the underdog at +8.5 with -115 odds, so a $115 bet would net $100 if the Mavericks keep the game closer than 8.5 points or win outright. The line suggests the sportsbook expects Miami to win comfortably at home.
Moneyline odds reinforce this. Miami is a strong favorite at -340, so a $340 bet would return $100. Dallas is a long shot at +270, offering a bigger payout if they pull off the upset. These figures align with Miami’s home advantage despite their 0-3 start.
The total points line sits at 237.5, with even odds on the over and under (-110 each). This implies the game could be fairly high scoring, but the sportsbook isn’t leaning heavily either way.
In summary, Miami is favored to win by a significant margin at home. Taking Dallas with the points offers some cushion if you expect a close game. The total looks balanced, so consider your read on both teams’ offense and defense before deciding on over or under.