The Dallas Mavericks (28-22) host the Milwaukee Bucks (32-18) at American Airlines Center on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 9:00 PM ET on BSSW. There is no line set for the matchup. The point total in the matchup is set at 238.5.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | 238.5 | 195 | -250 |
Point Total Insights
- Dallas and its opponents have gone over Thursday’s 238.5 total in 11 out of 50 games (22%) this season.
- 23 Milwaukee games this year (46% of its matchups) ended with a final score greater than Thursday’s point total of 238.5 points.
- Together, the two teams combine for 230.7 points per game, 7.8 points fewer than the over/under of 238.5 for this matchup.
- This game’s point total is 15.9 fewer points than the 222.6 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2020-21.
- This season the average total for Mavericks games is 221 points, 17.5 fewer than the over/under of 238.5 points for this contest.
- The over/under for this contest is 6.2 points more than the average over/under in Bucks’ games this season (232.3 points).
Mavericks Betting Data
- Dallas covered the spread more often than not this season, going 23-21-1 against the spread.
- Dallas and its opponents have hit the over in only 48.9% of games (22 out of 45 matchups).
Mavericks Key Players
- The Mavericks points and assists leader is Luka Doncic. He racks up 28.5 points per game and dishes out 8.7 assists.
- Dallas’ rebounding leader is Kristaps Porzingis, who pulls down 9.0 per game.
- Doncic connects on 3.0 threes per game to lead the Mavericks.
- Dallas’ steals leader is Doncic, who grabs 1.0 per game. Porzingis leads the team averaging 1.6 blocks an outing.
Mavericks Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Mavericks Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2021 | Rockets | 102-93 HOU | Yes | Away | -2.5 | 198.5 | -150 | 125 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 4/5/2021 | Jazz | 111-103 DAL | Yes | Home | -1.5 | 205.5 | -115 | -105 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 4/3/2021 | Wizards | 109-87 DAL | Yes | Away | -10.5 | 204.5 | -700 | 500 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 4/2/2021 | Knicks | 99-86 DAL | Yes | Away | -9.5 | 183.5 | -10000 | 1900 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 3/31/2021 | Celtics | 113-108 DAL | No | Away | +1 | 224.5 | -105 | -115 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-3 | 7-3 | 4-6-0 | 212.2 | 110.9 | 101.3 | +3.8 | 30.9% |
Mavericks Injuries
Mavericks:
Tyrell Terry: Out (Personal),
Maxi Kleber: Out (Leg),
Trey Burke: Out (Calf),
JJ Redick: Out (Heel),
Willie Cauley-Stein: Out (Health and Safety Protocols)
Bucks Betting Data
- Milwaukee has covered the spread in less than half of its outings, going 22-28 ATS.
- Milwaukee and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their matchups this season — 31 of 50 (62%).
Bucks Key Players
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has the top spot on the Bucks leaderboards for scoring (28.8 per game), rebounds (11.4 per game), and assists (6.2 per game).
- Khris Middleton knocks down 2.2 three-pointers per game, the most on the Bucks.
- Jrue Holiday (1.8 steals per game) is the steal leader for Milwaukee while Brook Lopez (1.4 blocks per game) is the block leader.
Bucks Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Bucks Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2021 | Warriors | 122-121 GS | No | Away | +1.5 | 222.5 | 110 | -135 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 4/3/2021 | Kings | 129-128 MIL | Yes | Away | -2.5 | 251.5 | -250 | 200 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 4/2/2021 | Trail Blazers | 127-109 MIL | Yes | Away | -3.5 | 234.5 | -175 | 145 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 3/31/2021 | Lakers | 112-97 MIL | Yes | Away | -8.5 | 222.5 | -375 | 300 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 3/29/2021 | Clippers | 129-105 LAC | No | Away | +2.5 | 231.5 | 115 | -140 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 4-6 | 8-2-0 | 233.9 | 118.5 | 115.4 | +3.8 | 38.4% |
Bucks Injuries
Bucks:
P.J. Tucker: Out (Calf),
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Day To Day (Knee)