Is Anthony Davis Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Nets vs. Mavericks)

The latest injury update for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets.

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis. / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets, and he could end up missing a good chunk of the rest of the season with ligament damage in his left hand.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, if Davis needs surgery on his hand, he could miss several months.

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis has sustained ligament damage in his left hand, sources tell me and @BannedMacMahon. Depending on second opinion and if surgery is required, Davis could miss a number of months. pic.twitter.com/POS4szWjUY

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 9, 2026

This is a massive blow to the Mavs, as they are currently the No. 12 seed in the Western Conference and have struggled mightily with Davis missing a ton of time this season. Dallas is 10-10 when the All-Star forward is in the lineup, but it has gone just 4-15 in the 19 games that he's missed.

So, if Davis is set to miss months with this injury, Dallas is going to have a hard time staying in the play-in tournament picture in the West.

This season, Davis is averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 50.6 percent from the field. Once a potential trade candidate at the deadline, it seems as if Davis will be with the Mavericks through the 2025-26 season because of his latest injury.

Here's a breakdown of how to bet on Dallas in the prop market with Davis, Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II all on the shelf with major injuries.

Best Mavericks Prop Bet vs. Nets

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Cooper Flagg OVER 12.5 Rebounds and Assists (-107)

This season, Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, but he's pushed both his rebound and assist numbers up in recent weeks.

Flagg is averaging 6.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game over his last 10 matchups, and that includes a rough showing against Chicago his last time out when he finished with just one board and two assists in just over 28 minutes.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has 13 or more rebounds and assists in six of his last 10 games, including five of his last six matchups. I think he's worth a look against a Brooklyn team that ranks 21st in the NBA in opponent assists per game and is playing the second night of a back-to-back on Monday.

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