The Milwaukee Bucks are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, with the game scheduled to tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. As the Bucks hope to improve their standing, currently at 6-4, they face a Mavericks team struggling at 3-7.
In their last outing, the Bucks suffered a setback, losing 122-115 to the Houston Rockets despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s impressive performance, scoring 37 points along with 8 rebounds. While Giannis remains a dominant force, the team urgently needs support from other players, as their reliance on him alone has raised concerns.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks recently broke a four-game losing streak with a victory against the Washington Wizards, winning 111-105. Naji Marshall was a standout performer with 30 points and 8 rebounds off the bench, and Cooper Flagg contributed significantly with 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
BetMGM Sportsbook has listed the odds for the game: the Bucks are favored at -135 to win, while the Mavericks are at +110. Against the spread, the Bucks are -2.5, indicating they are expected to win by roughly three points. The over/under for total points in the game is set at 229.5.
In terms of injuries, the Bucks are likely to have Giannis Antetokounmpo available, but Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince will not play. The Mavericks have their own injury concerns, with Anthony Davis listed as questionable and Kyrie Irving ruled out, which could affect their performance against the Bucks.
Predictions for the matchup lean towards a Bucks victory, with a projected score of 110-100. Analysts suggest taking Giannis Antetokounmpo to score over 30.5 points given his scoring consistency this season. The recommendation is to lay the points with the Bucks at -2.5 and to consider the under on total points, highlighting the Mavericks’ struggles to score effectively this season.
As both teams prepare, fans are looking forward to what could be a crucial matchup for both squads in their respective seasons.