The Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks will matchup on Saturday, Feb 3. Tip-off for the game is 8:30 ET and will be shown on BSSW. Milwaukee is favored by 5 points in this game, and the total is 246. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Mavericks vs. Bucks player props and predictions.
Mavericks vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Bucks -5
- Total 246
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Feb 3
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
- TV: BSSW
Bucks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games away from home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 115 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Mavericks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Mavericks offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 124. Dallas posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
Will Milwaukee Win on the Road?
When looking at their overall record of 32-16, the Bucks have gone 11-11 in away games compared to 21-5 at home. As they take on the Mavericks, the Bucks are hoping to snap their two game losing streak.
In their last game vs. the Trail Blazers, the Bucks put up 116 points. They shot 48.9% from the field and knocked down 13 threes. The top scorers for the Bucks were Giannis Antetokounmpo (27 points) and Damian Lillard (25 points).
On the season, the Bucks are 23rd in the NBA in points allowed per game at 119.9. In their last five games, they have been a little better, ranking 15th at 115.4. On the road, Milwaukee is 22nd in points allowed per game at 120.9.
So far this season, opposing teams are shooting 47.5% from the field against the Bucks, which is 17th in the league. From beyond the arc, Milwaukee has been stingy, allowing opponents to shoot just 34.5% from three-point range, which is 7th in the NBA.
On the glass, the Bucks are 10th in the league in rebounds per game at 44.4. When it comes to steals, they are 26th at 6.6 per contest. In terms of blocked shots, Milwaukee is 14th at 5.4 per game.
Will the Mavericks Exceed Expectations at Home?
Coming into today’s matchup vs. the Bucks, the Mavericks are looking to stay above .500. So far, they are 26-22 and currently sit in 8th place in the Western Conference. In the Southwest division, they are in 2nd place.
In their most recent game, the Mavericks scored only 87 points against the Timberwolves. Overall, they shot 40.8% from the field and went 6/29 from beyond the arc. Josh Green led the Mavericks in scoring vs. the Timberwolves with 18 points, while Jaden Hardy added 15 points.
When it comes to defense this season, the Dallas Mavericks have struggled, allowing 118.6 points per game (22nd). Over their last five games, they have been even worse, giving up 129 points per contest (28th).
One area where opponents have had success against the Mavericks’ defense is from three-point range. On the season, opposing teams are hitting 37.0% of their three-point attempts (19th). In terms of made threes allowed, Dallas is giving up 13.3 per game (19th).
Despite their struggles on the defensive end, the Mavericks have done a good job of avoiding fouls, ranking 18th in the league in personal fouls per game.
Mavericks vs. Bucks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his points prop of 32.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -121. Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo going 12/21 from the field on his way to 33 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -110.
- The Prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 32.5 Points (-110)
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Mavericks vs. Bucks Predictions
The Bucks are our pick to win with a projected score of 117-106. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Bucks at -5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 246 and given that our model is projecting 223 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Bucks -5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook