Chicago Bulls guard Mac McClung will replace injured San Antonio Spurs guard David Jones Garcia on Team Austin in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars. Jones Garcia is unable to participate because of a right ankle injury.

The San Antonio Spurs (34-16) and Dallas Mavericks (19-31) meet Thursday. Tip-off from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Spurs vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Spurs guard Stephon Castle had a career night with a 40-point triple-double: 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists. Brandon Williams led the Mavericks in scoring with 18 points off the bench. Dallas has now lost seven in a row and are firmly outside of even sniffing the play-in tournament. Let’s get to the numbers.

The San Antonio Spurs, fresh off making no moves at February's NBA Trade Deadline, remain firm in their mission toward the playoffs and firm in their self confidence.

SAN ANTONIO — Stephon Castle kept his eye on the ball as it bounced high off the back of the rim and perfectly into the palm of his hands as several members of the Dallas Mavericks could only watch. The San Antonio Spurs guard slammed the ball through the rim with one hand and he celebrated his new career-high of 40 points with a smile and scream.

The Dallas Mavericks took on the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in three nights. With their season-long losing streak at six games, Dallas was unable to stop the skid, losing 138-125. Let’s get to the grades!

Cason Wallace and the OKC Thunder will face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on the road at 8:30 p.m. CST Wednesday.

The San Antonio Spurs host the Dallas Mavericks once again, after facing off last week, with the visitors boasting many changes post-deadline.