The Milwaukee Bucks'(32-16) visit the'Dallas Mavericks'(26-22) Friday. Tip from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Bucks vs. Mavericks'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Bucks lead 1-0
The Bucks have lost back-to-back games, falling 119-116 against the Portland Trail Blazers while failing to cover as 10.5-point road favorites. F Giannis Antetokounmpo'scored a game-high 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field while G Damian Lillard'added 25 in his return to Portland. Five Milwaukee players scored in double figures while the team shot 48.9% from the field in the loss.
The Mavericks fell 121-97 to the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday while failing to cover as 13-point road underdogs. In a game without many typical starters, F Josh Green'scored a team-high 18 points while C Richaun Holmes'(11 points, 10 rebounds) had a double-double. Dallas shot 40.8% from the field and a dismal 20.7% from 3 in the loss.