Bucks vs Mavericks Prediction NBA Picks 2/3/24

Dallas Mavericks (26-22) vs Milwaukee Bucks (32-16)

Game Info: Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 8:30 pm (American Airlines Center)

Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks +4 -- Over/Under:

The Milwaukee Bucks need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Dallas Mavericks also need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks prediction.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks recently beat the Pelicans while losing to the Nuggets and Trail Blazers. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 123.9 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.9 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.9 points and 11.6 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Damian Lillard ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (92.5%) this season.
• Brook Lopez ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.8) this season.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks recently lost to the Kings and Timberwolves while beating the Magic. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.3 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.7 points and 9.6 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.2 points and 5.1 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game. The Mavs will face the 76ers after this one.

Dallas Mavericks Player Facts

• Luka Doncic is the only player to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
• Josh Green has played the most minutes in a single game without scoring a point of any player in the league this season - (36:43) against Wizards on November 15.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
• The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.3).
• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (11.7).
• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.5%).

Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks prediction

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to be without Kyrie for this game, but they will have Luka, and that's good enough for me. The Milwaukee Bucks continue to struggle defensively, they don't string wins together, and they're 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The Bucks are 18-29-1 ATS on the season overall. With Luka, the Mavs are a scary offensive team that could steal a game like this if he goes off. As Ive done all year, I'm fading the Bucks most nights in the favorite role. Give me the Mavericks and the free buckets.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.