Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks Best Bets – Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks will meet up for the second time this season and within a four-day period starting on Wednesday, March 5 at 8:00 PM ET at the Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are favored at home with a point spread at -9.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Mavs are currently 10th in the Western Conference and still have a lot of work to accomplish in order to get where they need to be. With recent injuries and one of the biggest trades of a decade with Luka Doncic, many have to wonder if they can even pull together to make a run at a NBA Championship.

Offensively they are averaging 114.7 points per game and rank 12th in the league. Their defense comes in at 16th, as they allow 113.6 points a game. While their offense is slightly above the league average, their defense shows they are a tad bit below that mark.

Their pace of play stands at 17th overall, as they seem to not get into any hurry on the offensive end to score. However, their efficiency with the ball on this end of the floor ranks ninth per 100 possessions and their defense ranks 14th at the same time frame. At this rate, they are the 16th-best efficient team in the league.

With all of that being said about their stats and efficiency, you can argue that this team is not going to be the same. That is due to Kyrie Irving (24.7 PPG, 4.6 AST) recently suffering a torn ACL in their recent loss to the Sacramento Kings, which shows this team is limited even further on both ends of the floor.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Bucks are sitting at fourth in the Eastern Conference and have a good opportunity at home to add another win. While they have the potential to make a good run in the playoffs down the road, they must find consistency now.

Milwaukee is averaging 114.4 points per game, which ranks 13th. On defense, they have given up 112.5 points per game to opponents, putting them at 12th. This offers a slight margin of error, which is slightly better than what the Mavs have averaged.

They have the 10th-best pace of the play in the league, which offers a good pace to contend with if they can capitalize on the offensive end. Their efficiency per 100 possessions ranks 12th, while their defense at the same rate ranks 11th.

This ratio puts them at 11th in the league for efficiency overall. In addition, Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.9 PPG 12.1 REB) is listed as probable due to a calf strain.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set with the best Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks betting odds. According to market predictions, the Bucks have a 71.4 percent chance of winning. This is a good sign, so look for the Bucks to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5 (-110)