The Brooklyn Nets'(0-1) visit the'Dallas Mavericks'(1-0) on Friday with tip from American Airlines Center scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Nets vs. Mavericks'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Mavs won 2-0 last season
The Nets fell 114-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday while covering as 2-point road underdogs. All 5 starters scored in double-digits with G Donovan Mitchell'and G'Max Strus'each scoring 27 points. Mitchell hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with just 12 seconds left to secure the victory.
Dallas spoiled Spurs C'Victor Wembanyama‘s NBA debut with a 126-119 victory to cover as 4.5-point road favorites. Six Mavericks players scored in double digits with G Luca Doncic posting a triple-double of 33 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.