The Dallas Mavericks look to snap a three-game slide that has threatened to bounce them from the playoff picture in the NBA Western Conference when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks in Sunday NBA action.
The Mavs are coming off a 105-100 defeat in Toronto on Saturday, and are now deadlocked with Golden State in 10th place in the conference standings. The Bucks tallied a 117-102 win over Cleveland, and now aim to wrap up their current four-game win streak with their first back-to-back victories in 10 contests.
The Bucks have climbed to 7-point favourites since opening at -6 on the NBA odds while attracting the support of 57 per cent of sports bettors. The total has held steady since opening 214.5, with the OVER garnering 88 per cent of the betting action.
Mavericks vs. Bucks NBA Betting Odds
Sunday night’s matchup at Fiserv Forum marks the first of two scheduled meetings between these clubs, and just the third visit to Milwaukee by the Mavericks since 2019. Road teams prevailed in each of last season’s two clashes between these teams, with the Mavs earning a 118-122 victory when they last came to town on April 3. Overall, these clubs have split their past eight meetings, ending a steady 10-2 straight up run for Dallas.
Low scoring has been typical of late, with the total topping 221 just once during a 3-1 run for the UNDER. While these clubs have taken turns claiming victories in recent head-to-head contests, the Mavericks have largely dominated at the sportsbooks, going 14-4-1 against the spread in 19 dates with the Bucks. The Mavs have also won outright in two of their past three visits to Milwaukee as underdogs, and are 12-2-1 against the spread in their past 15.
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks have continued to struggle on offence during their current slide. The club has averaged just 103 points per game during their current 0-3 run, and have now scored 100 or fewer points in four of their past five outings. Currently ranked 26th in the league in points scored per game, things have been particularly tough for the is team on the road, where they have dropped four straight, and six of seven so far this season.
Indeed, Luca Doncic has received little help with consistency in his efforts to spark the offence. Doncic has vaulted to the top of the NBA scoring race while tallying 33.4 points per game, but has mustered 24 or fewer points in three of the team’s four recent road defeats, and has recorded double-doubles in just three of 12 outings. In addition, this team has struggled when playing in the back half of games played on consecutive nights, losing four of six including three of four on the road.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks look poised to bust out of their recent uneven stretch after mounting an impressive comeback in Friday’s victory over the Cavaliers. Trailing by 11 points at the half, the Bucks seized control while kicking off the second half on a dominating 23-2 run, and limited the Cavs to just 39 points after recess in their 117-102 win. Not surprisingly, Giannis Antetokounmpo sparked the attack, piling up 38 points and is now averaging 37 points per game over the first three dates on this home stand.
However, injuries remain a concern for this club. Khris Middleton has yet to make his season debut due to an injury. In addition, Serge Ibaka is confirmed out on Sunday, and Pat Connaughton’s status remains uncertain, as both players battle non-COVID illnesses.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Mavericks vs. Bucks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 24 Nov 2:12pm | DAL | -10.5 -116 | O +160.5 -103 |
| Closing 28 Nov 12:56am | DAL | -6 -118 | O +215.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
| Points |
32.39 |
| Assists |
8.02 |
| Rebounds |
8.62 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.07 |
| Points |
31.1 |
| Assists |
7.39 |
| Rebounds |
11.78 |
| FG% |
55.3 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
2.47 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
23.8 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.8 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
| Points |
32.39 |
| Assists |
8.02 |
| Rebounds |
8.62 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.07 |
| Points |
31.1 |
| Assists |
7.39 |
| Rebounds |
11.78 |
| FG% |
55.3 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
2.47 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
23.8 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.8 |
Injuries
Josh Green (SG)
Reggie Bullock (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Josh Green (SG)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
JaVale McGee (C)
Christian Wood (PF)
Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Wesley Matthews (SG)
Brook Lopez (C)
AJ Green (PG)
Brook Lopez (C)
Pat Connaughton (SG)
Grayson Allen (SG)
Jevon Carter (PG)
Khris Middleton (SF)
Grayson Allen (SG)
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Josh Green (SG) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Green will not be in the lineup for Sunday's battle with the Spurs as he is taking a rest day. |
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| Reggie Bullock (SG) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Bullock is taking a day of rest and will not face the Spurs on Sunday. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Out Sun | Hamstring - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Kleber is nursing a right hamstring ailment, and he will not be in the lineup Sunday against the Spurs. |
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| Josh Green (SG) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Green will not be active for Friday's clash against the Bulls as he will be handed a day to rest. |
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| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) | Out Sun | Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Hardaway Jr. sat out the last game with left ankle soreness, and he will not participate in Sunday's clash against the Spurs. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Kleber will not take the court against the Bulls on Friday due to a day of rest. |
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| JaVale McGee (C) | Prob Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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McGee is managing a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Friday's battle with the Bulls. |
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| Christian Wood (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Wood will not take on the Bulls on Friday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Frank Ntilikina (PG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 28 / 03 / 23 | 2-4 | 3-3 | + - |
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Ntilikina has missed the last two games with a right knee sprain, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Hawks on Sunday. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 27 / 03 / 23 | 2-5 | 3-4 | + - |
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Kleber was held out of the last contest due to a right hamstring injury, but it is expected that he will suit up for Wednesday's battle with the 76ers. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Wesley Matthews (SG) | Prob Wed | Calf - 18 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Brook Lopez (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-5 | 6-0 | + - |
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Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day. |
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| AJ Green (PG) | Ques Wed | Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 6-1 | + - |
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Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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| Brook Lopez (C) | Out Fri | Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 6-1 | + - |
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Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Pat Connaughton (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Grayson Allen (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat. |
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| Jevon Carter (PG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls. |
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| Khris Middleton (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Grayson Allen (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash. |
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| Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) | Elig Tues | Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 24 Nov 2:12pm DAL -10.5 -116 O +160.5 -103 Closing 28 Nov 12:56am DAL -6 -118 O +215.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
Points 32.39
Assists 8.02
Rebounds 8.62
FG% 100
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.07
Points 31.1
Assists 7.39
Rebounds 11.78
FG% 55.3
Steals 1.18
Blocks 2.47
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 23.8
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.8
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
Points 32.39
Assists 8.02
Rebounds 8.62
FG% 100
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.07
Points 31.1
Assists 7.39
Rebounds 11.78
FG% 55.3
Steals 1.18
Blocks 2.47
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 23.8
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.8
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Injuries
Josh Green (SG)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Reggie Bullock (SG)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Maxi Kleber (PF)
Out Sun Hamstring - 08 / 04 / 23Josh Green (SG)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Out Sun Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23Maxi Kleber (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23JaVale McGee (C)
Prob Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Christian Wood (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Ques Sun Knee - 28 / 03 / 23Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 27 / 03 / 23Wesley Matthews (SG)
Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23Brook Lopez (C)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23AJ Green (PG)
Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23Brook Lopez (C)
Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23Pat Connaughton (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23Grayson Allen (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23Jevon Carter (PG)
Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Khris Middleton (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Grayson Allen (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Josh Green (SG) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Green will not be in the lineup for Sunday's battle with the Spurs as he is taking a rest day.
Reggie Bullock (SG) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Bullock is taking a day of rest and will not face the Spurs on Sunday.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Out Sun Hamstring - 08 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Kleber is nursing a right hamstring ailment, and he will not be in the lineup Sunday against the Spurs.
Josh Green (SG) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Green will not be active for Friday's clash against the Bulls as he will be handed a day to rest.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) Out Sun Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Hardaway Jr. sat out the last game with left ankle soreness, and he will not participate in Sunday's clash against the Spurs.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Kleber will not take the court against the Bulls on Friday due to a day of rest.
JaVale McGee (C) Prob Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - McGee is managing a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Friday's battle with the Bulls.
Christian Wood (PF) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Wood will not take on the Bulls on Friday as he will receive a day of rest.
Frank Ntilikina (PG) Ques Sun Knee - 28 / 03 / 23 2-4 3-3 + - Ntilikina has missed the last two games with a right knee sprain, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Hawks on Sunday.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Wed Hamstring - 27 / 03 / 23 2-5 3-4 + - Kleber was held out of the last contest due to a right hamstring injury, but it is expected that he will suit up for Wednesday's battle with the 76ers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Wesley Matthews (SG) Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23 1-3 4-0 + - Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Brook Lopez (C) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 1-5 6-0 + - Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day.
AJ Green (PG) Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 2-5 6-1 + - Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Brook Lopez (C) Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 2-5 6-1 + - Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest.
Pat Connaughton (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat.
Jevon Carter (PG) Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls.
Khris Middleton (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23 3-7 8-2 + - Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23 3-7 8-2 + - Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday.