The Dallas Mavericks (36-28) visit the Chicago Bulls (31-33) Monday. Tip from United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Mavericks lead 1-0
Dallas is on a 2-game winning streak after handling the Detroit Pistons 142-124 Saturday and covering as an 8.5-point road favorite. G Luka Doncic led all scorers with 39 points and added 10 rebounds and 10 assists to become the 1st player in NBA history to record 6 consecutive 30 point triple-doubles. Five Mavericks players scored in double figures as the team shot 55.4% from the field in the win.
Chicago snapped a 3-game winning streak with a 112-102 loss against the LA Clippers Saturday while failing to cover as an 8-point road underdog. F DeMar DeRozan'scored a game-high 24 points while dishing out 10 assists for a double-double. C'Nikola Vucevic'(22 points, 11 rebounds) also had a double-double as the Bulls shot 43% from the field in the loss.