Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Bucks

The Dallas Mavericks hit the hardwood against the Milwaukee Bucks in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We are eager to back the Mavericks to beat the Bucks and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s very difficult to turn down the -104 that the road team claim the win.

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Dallas Mavericks lost when they last took to the court. At American Airlines Center, they were turned over 116-110 at home to LA Lakers. Max Christie dropped 24 points, as Naji Marshall finished with 21 and Brandon Williams 20.

Milwaukee Bucks have lost their last three home games, most recently suffering a 102-100 defeat to Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 points and had 13 rebounds, with Ryan Rollins recording 21 points and Myles Turner 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bucks beat the Mavs in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 116-114 scoreline at American Airlines Center. The Bucks have triumphed in their previous seven meetings against the Mavs. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	19	27	0.413	114.3	116.5	-2.2	14-12	5-15	3-6	11-19	6-4	1L
Bucks	18	26	0.409	111.9	115.5	-3.6	9-12	9-14	5-4	14-14	4-6	2L

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The Mavs have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.2 points, 46.4 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 70.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 113.2 points and 44.4 rebounds per matchup.

Naji Marshall is averaging 20.0 points and 5.9 rebounds, Ryan Nembhard 5.0 assists and Klay Thompson 3.8 (45.8%) 3-pointers.

The Bucks have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 108.0 points, 41.4 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 6.8 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.0 points and 44.2 rebounds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 26.1 points and 10.2 rebounds, Kevin Porter Jr. 5.9 assists and A.J. Green 2.8 (41.2%) 3-pointers.

Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the Moneyline and backing Mavericks at -104 to win. Our pick means we’re opposing the team who have home advantage in this NBA showdown.

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Key Mavericks vs Bucks stats:

• Mavs have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Mavs have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Bucks have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Bucks have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Bucks have lost their last 3 games at home.

Mavs Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks 114 - 111 Bucks

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 114-111 win for the Mavericks. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Milwaukee Bucks are -112 to win against Dallas Mavericks who are priced at betting odds of -104. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this NBA game is 51%.

The spread currently stands at 1 and the total points line is 220.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 220.5, this selection is available at -106.

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Moneyline

Mavericks

-104

Bucks

-112

Point Spread

Mavericks +1

-114

Bucks -1

-106

Total Points

Under 220.5

-114

Over 220.5

-106

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The Bucks have been beaten three times in a row at Fiserv Forum. They have a 4-6 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 109.40 points on average and giving up 113.40.

The Mavs are 2-8 in their last 10 games away from home, scoring 114.00 points per contest and conceding 118.00.

The Bucks beat the Mavs 137-107 when they last met at Fiserv Forum. The last 10 head-to-head games at Fiserv Forum have seen each team win five times.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O220.5	U220.5
Milwaukee Bucks Home Stats		4-6	222.80	109.40	113.40	5	5
Dallas Mavericks Away Stats		2-8	232.00	114.00	118.00	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O220.5 = Games Over 220.5 Points
• U220.5 = Games Under 220.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks Stats

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 220.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 220.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.20 pts and allowed 113.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.00 pts and allowed 118.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 222.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 220.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 220.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.00 pts and allowed 114.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 109.40 pts and allowed 113.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.10 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.70 (70.8%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.4, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 35.80
• Assists: 26.30
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 16.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.50 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.70 (70.76%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.1, Offensive 10.20, Defensive 37.90
• Assists: 25.00
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 6.30
• Turnovers : 15.70
• Personal Fouls: 17.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.40 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.00 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.20 (74.51%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 8.60, Defensive 32.80
• Assists: 26.60
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 18.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.30 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.10 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.50 (76.32%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.4, Offensive 8.50, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 27.60
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.90

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	28	17	0.622	116.9	110.3	6.6	13-7	15-10	7-4	21-11	5-5	1L
Knicks	27	18	0.6	117.8	113.7	4.1	17-6	10-12	7-3	20-11	4-6	2W
Raptors	28	19	0.596	114.3	112.2	2.1	13-10	15-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	3W
76ers	24	20	0.545	116.6	115.5	1.1	12-13	12-7	8-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Nets	12	31	0.279	108.3	114.8	-6.5	6-17	6-14	3-9	9-19	1-9	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	32	11	0.744	116.9	110	6.9	18-5	14-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	27	20	0.574	119.1	116.9	2.2	15-11	12-9	7-3	18-13	7-3	3W
Bulls	23	22	0.511	117.9	119.7	-1.8	15-9	8-13	3-7	15-15	6-4	4W
Bucks	18	26	0.409	111.9	115.5	-3.6	9-12	9-14	5-4	14-14	4-6	2L
Pacers	11	35	0.239	110.1	118.2	-8.1	8-16	3-19	2-8	7-23	5-5	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	23	21	0.523	115.4	115.5	-0.1	14-9	9-12	5-5	15-16	4-6	3L
Heat	24	22	0.522	119.9	118.4	1.5	15-7	9-15	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Hawks	22	25	0.468	117.4	118.7	-1.3	8-13	14-12	4-3	10-17	5-5	2W
Hornets	18	28	0.391	116	115.5	0.5	8-13	10-15	6-4	13-19	5-5	2W
Wizards	10	34	0.227	112.2	123.1	-10.9	6-15	4-19	2-5	7-19	1-9	9L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	37	9	0.804	121.3	108	13.3	20-4	17-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Nuggets	31	15	0.674	120.7	116.2	4.5	12-8	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	27	18	0.6	120	115.1	4.9	15-7	12-11	4-5	14-13	5-5	4L
Trail Blazers	23	23	0.5	116.1	117.8	-1.7	13-11	10-12	4-4	18-14	7-3	1L
Jazz	15	31	0.326	119	127.8	-8.8	10-14	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	27	17	0.614	116	116.2	-0.2	12-8	15-9	4-6	20-12	4-6	1W
Suns	27	18	0.6	114.4	111.8	2.6	14-5	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1L
Warriors	25	21	0.543	116.8	114.2	2.6	17-7	8-14	5-3	15-13	6-4	2L
Clippers	20	24	0.455	112.3	113.5	-1.2	12-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	1W
Kings	12	34	0.261	110.9	120.8	-9.9	9-16	3-18	2-7	8-25	4-6	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	31	14	0.689	117.9	112.6	5.3	16-5	15-9	7-2	18-12	6-4	1W
Rockets	27	16	0.628	116.9	110.8	6.1	15-3	12-13	4-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	18	25	0.419	115.5	116.6	-1.1	10-13	8-12	5-4	14-14	3-7	2L
Mavericks	19	27	0.413	114.3	116.5	-2.2	14-12	5-15	3-6	11-19	6-4	1L
Pelicans	11	36	0.234	115.1	122.1	-7	7-19	4-17	4-7	5-25	3-7	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	32	11	0.744	116.9	110	6.9	18-5	14-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Celtics	28	17	0.622	116.9	110.3	6.6	13-7	15-10	7-4	21-11	5-5	1L
Knicks	27	18	0.6	117.8	113.7	4.1	17-6	10-12	7-3	20-11	4-6	2W
Raptors	28	19	0.596	114.3	112.2	2.1	13-10	15-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	27	20	0.574	119.1	116.9	2.2	15-11	12-9	7-3	18-13	7-3	3W
76ers	24	20	0.545	116.6	115.5	1.1	12-13	12-7	8-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Magic	23	21	0.523	115.4	115.5	-0.1	14-9	9-12	5-5	15-16	4-6	3L
Heat	24	22	0.522	119.9	118.4	1.5	15-7	9-15	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Bulls	23	22	0.511	117.9	119.7	-1.8	15-9	8-13	3-7	15-15	6-4	4W
Hawks	22	25	0.468	117.4	118.7	-1.3	8-13	14-12	4-3	10-17	5-5	2W
Bucks	18	26	0.409	111.9	115.5	-3.6	9-12	9-14	5-4	14-14	4-6	2L
Hornets	18	28	0.391	116	115.5	0.5	8-13	10-15	6-4	13-19	5-5	2W
Nets	12	31	0.279	108.3	114.8	-6.5	6-17	6-14	3-9	9-19	1-9	4L
Pacers	11	35	0.239	110.1	118.2	-8.1	8-16	3-19	2-8	7-23	5-5	1W
Wizards	10	34	0.227	112.2	123.1	-10.9	6-15	4-19	2-5	7-19	1-9	9L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	37	9	0.804	121.3	108	13.3	20-4	17-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Spurs	31	14	0.689	117.9	112.6	5.3	16-5	15-9	7-2	18-12	6-4	1W
Nuggets	31	15	0.674	120.7	116.2	4.5	12-8	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	2W
Rockets	27	16	0.628	116.9	110.8	6.1	15-3	12-13	4-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Lakers	27	17	0.614	116	116.2	-0.2	12-8	15-9	4-6	20-12	4-6	1W
Suns	27	18	0.6	114.4	111.8	2.6	14-5	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	27	18	0.6	120	115.1	4.9	15-7	12-11	4-5	14-13	5-5	4L
Warriors	25	21	0.543	116.8	114.2	2.6	17-7	8-14	5-3	15-13	6-4	2L
Trail Blazers	23	23	0.5	116.1	117.8	-1.7	13-11	10-12	4-4	18-14	7-3	1L
Clippers	20	24	0.455	112.3	113.5	-1.2	12-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	1W
Grizzlies	18	25	0.419	115.5	116.6	-1.1	10-13	8-12	5-4	14-14	3-7	2L
Mavericks	19	27	0.413	114.3	116.5	-2.2	14-12	5-15	3-6	11-19	6-4	1L
Jazz	15	31	0.326	119	127.8	-8.8	10-14	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	2L
Kings	12	34	0.261	110.9	120.8	-9.9	9-16	3-18	2-7	8-25	4-6	4L
Pelicans	11	36	0.234	115.1	122.1	-7	7-19	4-17	4-7	5-25	3-7	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	37	9	0.804	121.3	108	13.3	20-4	17-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Pistons	32	11	0.744	116.9	110	6.9	18-5	14-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Spurs	31	14	0.689	117.9	112.6	5.3	16-5	15-9	7-2	18-12	6-4	1W
Nuggets	31	15	0.674	120.7	116.2	4.5	12-8	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	2W
Rockets	27	16	0.628	116.9	110.8	6.1	15-3	12-13	4-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Celtics	28	17	0.622	116.9	110.3	6.6	13-7	15-10	7-4	21-11	5-5	1L
Lakers	27	17	0.614	116	116.2	-0.2	12-8	15-9	4-6	20-12	4-6	1W
Timberwolves	27	18	0.6	120	115.1	4.9	15-7	12-11	4-5	14-13	5-5	4L
Knicks	27	18	0.6	117.8	113.7	4.1	17-6	10-12	7-3	20-11	4-6	2W
Suns	27	18	0.6	114.4	111.8	2.6	14-5	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1L
Raptors	28	19	0.596	114.3	112.2	2.1	13-10	15-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	27	20	0.574	119.1	116.9	2.2	15-11	12-9	7-3	18-13	7-3	3W
76ers	24	20	0.545	116.6	115.5	1.1	12-13	12-7	8-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Warriors	25	21	0.543	116.8	114.2	2.6	17-7	8-14	5-3	15-13	6-4	2L
Magic	23	21	0.523	115.4	115.5	-0.1	14-9	9-12	5-5	15-16	4-6	3L
Heat	24	22	0.522	119.9	118.4	1.5	15-7	9-15	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Bulls	23	22	0.511	117.9	119.7	-1.8	15-9	8-13	3-7	15-15	6-4	4W
Trail Blazers	23	23	0.5	116.1	117.8	-1.7	13-11	10-12	4-4	18-14	7-3	1L
Hawks	22	25	0.468	117.4	118.7	-1.3	8-13	14-12	4-3	10-17	5-5	2W
Clippers	20	24	0.455	112.3	113.5	-1.2	12-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	1W
Grizzlies	18	25	0.419	115.5	116.6	-1.1	10-13	8-12	5-4	14-14	3-7	2L
Mavericks	19	27	0.413	114.3	116.5	-2.2	14-12	5-15	3-6	11-19	6-4	1L
Bucks	18	26	0.409	111.9	115.5	-3.6	9-12	9-14	5-4	14-14	4-6	2L
Hornets	18	28	0.391	116	115.5	0.5	8-13	10-15	6-4	13-19	5-5	2W
Jazz	15	31	0.326	119	127.8	-8.8	10-14	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	2L
Nets	12	31	0.279	108.3	114.8	-6.5	6-17	6-14	3-9	9-19	1-9	4L
Kings	12	34	0.261	110.9	120.8	-9.9	9-16	3-18	2-7	8-25	4-6	4L
Pacers	11	35	0.239	110.1	118.2	-8.1	8-16	3-19	2-8	7-23	5-5	1W
Pelicans	11	36	0.234	115.1	122.1	-7	7-19	4-17	4-7	5-25	3-7	1W
Wizards	10	34	0.227	112.2	123.1	-10.9	6-15	4-19	2-5	7-19	1-9	9L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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