Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks
October 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks +2.5 / Dallas Mavericks -2.5 — Over/Under: 217.5
The Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks meet Thursday in NBA preseason action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Pistons and Lakers, and they beat the Bulls. The Bucks have lost 11 of their last 15 preseason games. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 100 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 22 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Bobby Portis is averaging 16.3 points and 4 rebounds. Damian Lillard is the third double-digit scorer and AJ Johnson is dishing 3 assists. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.7 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Grizzlies, Jazz, and Clippers this preseason. The Mavs have lost 6 of their last 7 preseason games. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 104.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Jaden Hardy is averaging 16.3 points and 5.3 assists, while Jazian Gortman is averaging 12.7 points and 2 rebounds. Kyrie Irving is the third double-digit scorer and Ouentin Grimes is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t been great this preseason and have lost a lot of preseason games over the years. The Bucks need to find a spark offensively. With that said, let’s not act like the Mavs are lighting the world on fire. The Mavs are coming off a finals run and have been careful with giving key players minutes. Kyrie has played one game, Luka has yet to take the court. I don’t expect anything to change with this being the last preseason game. I have to lean toward the points with the Bucks, as laying chalk with either side isn’t ideal.