Bucks vs. Mavericks odds, line: 2021 NBA picks, Dec. 23 predictions from proven computer model

Bucks vs. Mavericks is Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are both on the medical protocols list. Dallas is 15-15 overall and 8-7 at home, while Milwaukee is 20-13 overall, 9-8 on road. Milwaukee's favored by five points. The over-under is set at 214. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons.

SportsLine's computer model has picked Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks. The model is also picking the over-under for the game.

Dallas Mavericks beat Minnesota Timberwolves 114-102 on Tuesday. Doncic is one of six players in protocols, while Kristaps Porzingis remains day-to-day. Point guard Jalen Brunson had 28 points and six assists.

Milwaukee Bucks beat Houston Rockets 126-106 on Wednesday. Jrue Holiday had a double-double with 24 points and 10 dimes. The Bucks are missing Giannis Antetokounmpo, but they have Khris Middleton and Holiday available.

The model is leaning under on the total and it has generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50 percent of simulations. SportsLine's model has crushed its NBA picks.