The Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Dallas Mavericks in this Eastern versus Western Conference showdown. The Bucks are coming into this game on a hot streak, winning three in a row, including seven of their last eight games and a 127-121 win over the Atlanta Hawks. As for the Mavericks, they are coming off a debilitating loss at home against the Sacramento Kings 122-98. With Dallas’s injuries, this will be a monumental upset. Let’s dive straight into it and cook up a winning slip.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Dallas Mavericks | +11 (-112) | Over 225 (-112) | +410 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | -11 (-108) | Under 225 (-108) | -550 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks Match Details
- Fixture: Dallas Mavericks @ Milwaukee Bucks
- Date and Time: March 5th, 2025 @ 8 PM EST
Key Stats
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a debilitating loss to the Sacramento Kings 122-98. In the loss, Kai Jones had a nice performance, scoring a team-high 21 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Naji Marshall was solid as well. Marshall finished the game with 18 points, five rebounds, and six assists while shooting 7/13 from the floor. The Mavericks have a record of 32-30 on the season, with Dallas in 10th place in the Western Conference.
Regarding Dallas‘s defense, they are above average. They ranked 16th in points allowed per game, 8th in opponent field goal percentage, 14th in opponent three-point percentage, 4th in blocks per game, 19th in steals per game, 16th in rebounds per game, and 14th in defensive rating. In terms of their injuries, Dallas has an abundance of them. They will be without Jaden Hardy, Caleb Martin, Derek Lively II, PJ, Washington, Daniel Gafford, Anthony Davis, and Kyrie Irving, who suffered a torn ACL in their last game. With a record of 5-5 over their last 10 games, including 5-5-0 against the spread, Dallas’ season has been riddled with injuries.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a nice road win over the Atlanta Hawks 127-121. In the win, Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with a triple-double, 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Brook Lopez had a nice game despite his inefficiencies in scoring. Lopez finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 5/14 from the floor. Damian Lillard was solid despite efficiencies from three. Lillard finished with 23 points, five rebounds, and four assists while shooting 9/18 from the floor, including 2/10 from three. With a record of 35-25 this season, the Milwaukee Bucks are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the Bucks are an above-average team. They rank 12th in points per game, 2nd in opponent field goal percentage, 5th in opponent three-point percentage, 17th in blocks per game, 27th in steals, 15th in rebounds, and 10th in defensive writing. In terms of their injuries, Pat Connaughton is listed as questionable for this game. Over their last 10 games, the Milwaukee Bucks have a record of 8-2, including 7-2-1 against the spread.
Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks are going to destroy the Dallas Mavericks and cover the 10-point spread in this game. Simply put, the Mavs are too injured to keep this game close. Giannis Antetokounmpo will get whatever he wants whenever he wants on the offensive end of the floor. This is such a bad way for the Mavs season to unfold. They have been decimated by injuries all season long. This game will get out of hand early, and the Bucks will not look back as they cruise to a dominant win at home over the Dallas Mavericks.
Final Pick
Milwaukee Bucks -11 (-108)
