The majority of the big names will be on the sidelines tonight when the short-handed Dallas Mavericks (32-33) take on the San Antonio Spurs (26-36). No Anthony Davis. No Kyrie Irving. No Victor Wembanyama.

As the season evolves, the betting market tightens. That premise is due to the simple concept of accumulating more data points, thereby making projections more accurate. However, when drastic lineup changes occur,

SportsLine's model simulated the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday

For Sunday’s game, Dallas suited up nine players, but starter Williams exited with a hamstring injury after playing 24 minutes. Edwards and Dwight Powell suffered head injuries when they collided while going after a loose ball. Both required stitches. Edwards returned. Powell did not.

The Dallas Mavericks are currently confronting a significant injury crisis, with only seven players remaining available for the games.