San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -3; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs in the season opener. Dallas finished 39-43 overall, 8-8 in Southwest Division action and 22-18 at home last season.

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