The Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks meet Sunday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Bucks vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Warriors, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Timberwolves next. The Mavs have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 114.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 20.4 points and 2.8 assists, while Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.8 points and 6.3 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Naji Marshall is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Thunder and Nuggets, and they play the 76ers next. The Bucks have lost 6 of their last 8 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 112.9 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.2 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 18.2 points and 5.3 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last 11 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bucks have won each of their last eight night games against the Mavericks.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The home team has covered the spread in 20 of the Mavericks’ last 24 games.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last five games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Mavericks have won each of their last three games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last seven games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last seven Sunday night games have gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Ryan Rollins has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Myles Turner is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Klay Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.8) this season.
- Max Christie ranks 3rd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.5).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.4%).
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (33.1%).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (93.8).
Bucks vs Mavericks Injury Report
The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince, Kevin Porter Jr., and Giannis Antetokounmpo. AJ Green is questionable.
The Mavericks will be without Dante Exum, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Anthony Davis. Moussa Cisse is questionable.
Bucks vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks have played good ball this week, but they’re a banged up team that’s on the end of a back to back. This isn’t an ideal spot for the Mavericks. The Bucks have issues of their own in terms of form and injuries, as Antetokounmpo is out yet again. However, the Bucks have the rest advantage and are at home. The Mavs also haven’t beat the Bucks since April 2022. The Bucks have won 8 of the last 9 games against the Mavericks. We’re not even laying a full bucket. I have to lean toward the Bucks at home, but there’s probably better options out there on Sunday’s NBA card.