The Milwaukee Bucks (32-18) wrap up their six-game road trip Thursday night, visiting the Dallas Mavericks (28-22). Tip-off is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET in American Airlines Arena. Below, we analyze the Bucks-Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
The Bucks are coming off a 122-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors Tuesday and are 3-2 on their road trip. They are 3-4 in their last seven games after winning eight in a row. Sitting comfortably in third place in the East, Milwaukee is only 14-11 on the road.
Dallas suffered a 102-93 loss to the 14-win Houston Rockets Wednesday night, ending a five-game winning streak. Dallas is in seventh place in the West, which would get them into a play-in game to make the playoffs. They are two games behind the sixth-place Portland Trail Blazers and a firm berth in the postseason.
Bucks at Mavericks: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Bucks -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Mavericks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Bucks -1 (-110) | Mavericks +1 (-110)
- Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Bucks at Mavericks: Key injuries
Bucks
- PF Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) doubtful
Mavericks
- PF Kristaps Porzingis (wrist) probable
- PF Maxi Kleber (lower leg) questionable
- PG Trey Burke (calf) questionable
- C Willie Cauley-Stein (health and safety protocols) out
- SG J.J. Redick (heel) out
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Bucks at Mavericks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Mavericks 115, Bucks 111
Money line (ML)
Since Feb. 1, the Mavericks have only had consecutive losses once. They bounce back from losses quite well. The Bucks are 3-2 without Giannis in the lineup but have lost two of their last three games with him out. Dallas has been very mediocre at home, and the Bucks are mediocre on the road, but expect the Mavs to bounce back here. Take the MAVERICKS +100.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The Bucks have covered the spread in only two of their last eight games, and they have the league’s fifth-worst cover percentage this season at 44%. They are 9-16 ATS on the road this season, the third-worst mark in the league. Even with their loss to the Rockets Wednesday, the Mavericks have covered the spread in seven of their last 10 contests. Take the MAVERICKS +1 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
Milwaukee’s games have gone over the total 61.2% of the time, the second-highest percentage in the league. Dallas has the third-lowest over percentage at 40%. Their last five games have gone Under and they are 5-17 O/U in their last 22 games. The Bucks are 3-3 O/U in their last six. Take UNDER 228.5 POINTS (-110).
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