The Dallas Mavericks (1-2) take on the Brooklyn Nets (1-3) Thursday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Mavericks suffered a narrow 113-111 road loss to a shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans squad Tuesday as they failed to cover as 5.5-point favorites. Even though Dallas is only 1-2, G Luka Doncic is putting up MVP-type numbers thus far with 34.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game on 50% shooting from the field.
The Nets are on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back Thursday after losing 110-99 at the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, failing to keep it close enough to cover the 3-point spread. Despite the slow start from Brooklyn, F Kevin Durant continues to excel on the offensive end with 32.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 blocks per game on 52.4% shooting from the field.
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Mavericks at Nets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Nets +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -2.5 (-108) | Nets +2.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Mavericks at Nets key injuries
Mavericks
- F Davis Bertans (knee) out
- F Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) questionable
- G Frank Ntilikina (ankle) out
Nets
- Not Yet Submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Mavericks at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 119, Nets 111
Moneyline
Take the MAVERICKS (-135) to win on the road coming off 1 day of rest while the Nets are on 2nd end of a back-to-back set. I’m expecting Doncic to be motivated to win after missing a potential game-winning 3-point shot Tuesday night against the Pelicans.
Against the spread
MAVERICKS -2.5 (-108) is the ideal choice, especially with all 3 losses by the Nets being double-digit losses. While Brooklyn will have Durant and G Kyrie Irving, the Nets haven’t had much scoring production from the other players on the roster to begin the season.
The Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games and the Nets are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss.
Over/Under
The Nets have a dismal defense that boasts the 2nd-worst defensive rating in the NBA while the Mavericks have the best offensive rating to begin the season.
With Dallas primed to score plenty of points, and Brooklyn having a duo in Durant and Irving that can score with ease, OVER 226.5 (-112) is the move in this game.
The Mavericks have hit the Over in 4 of their last 5 games overall and 4 of their last 5 games against a team with a losing record.
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