The Dallas Mavericks will look to get back in the win column after breaking a four-game winning streak as they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.
Dallas has been playing good basketball over the past couple of weeks, and I’m taking them to beat a struggling Milwaukee squad in my Mavericks vs. Bucks predictions below.
Let’s take a closer look at tonight’s matchup in my free NBA picks for Sunday, January 25.
Mavericks vs Bucks prediction
Mavericks vs Bucks best bet: Mavericks moneyline (+120)
Tonight’s game will likely see both teams without their star players on the court. And while the Dallas Mavericks will miss rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, the Milwaukee Bucks are truly in for a tough time with out superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who will be out for several weeks with a calf injury.
That’s an especially tough pill for Milwaukee to swallow considering how much the team has been struggling even with Giannis in the lineup. The Bucks have lost five of their last six games overall, including each of their last three at home.
Contrast that with Dallas, which seems to be coming into its own as a competitive NBA team, if one that’s still a year or more away from being a true playoff contender. And it’s not all about Flagg, as players like Max Christie (13.3 ppg) have come up big in recent weeks to show that this team has a wealth of young talent to draw on.
Without Antetokounmpo, it’s hard to see Milwaukee getting many wins against competent teams, and the Mavericks are losing far less without Flagg in the lineup than the Bucks are by losing their iconic MVP candidate. I’m taking Dallas to get the win outright on the road tonight.
Mavericks vs Bucks same-game parlay
Along with taking the Mavs to win outright tonight, I’m also going to place a bet on the Over, as this number is just too low for two teams that play around league-average pace and have generally gone above tonight’s number.
I’m also taking Max Christie to hit his scoring total of 17.5 points, as he’s gone Over this total in four straight games, and should get even more usage if Flagg isn’t in the lineup.
Mavericks vs Bucks SGP
- Mavericks moneyline
- Over 218.5
- Max Christie Over 17.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Max effort
Christie has dished out at least two assists in 13 straight games, and has hit 3+ in two of his last four outings.
Mavericks vs Bucks SGP
- Mavericks moneyline
- Over 218.5
- Max Christie Over 17.5 points
- Max Christie Over 2.5 assists
Mavericks vs Bucks odds
- Spread: Mavericks +2.5 | Bucks -2.5
- Moneyline: Mavericks +120 | Bucks -140
- Over/Under: Over 218.5 | Under 218.5
Mavericks vs Bucks betting trend to know
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last five games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Mavericks vs. Bucks.
How to watch Mavericks vs Bucks
| Location | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI |
| Date | Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | MavsTV, FDSN Wisconsin |
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