Venue & Event Details
Location: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, TX
Tipoff: 8:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CT
Broadcast: Bally Sports Wisconsin, Bally Sports Southwest, ESPN+
Injury Report
Milwaukee Bucks:
Khris Middleton (knee, questionable)
Pat Connaughton (ankle, out)
Brook Lopez (healthy, expected starter)
Dallas Mavericks:
Luka Dončić (ankle soreness, probable)
Maxi Kleber (foot, out)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring, questionable)
Key Player Matchups
Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) vs. Luka Dončić (DAL): Giannis is averaging 27.5 PPG, 11.2 RPG, while Luka leads Dallas with 29.1 PPG, 9.4 APG. This superstar duel will define the game.
Damian Lillard (MIL) vs. Kyrie Irving (DAL): Lillard’s perimeter shooting against Irving’s creativity and clutch scoring.
Brook Lopez (MIL) vs. Dereck Lively II (DAL): Lopez’s rim protection against Lively’s athleticism in the paint.
Team Recent Form
Milwaukee Bucks:
Last 5 games: L–W–L–W–L
Averaging 114.2 PPG, allowing 112.8 PPG.
Shooting 39.5% from three, but free throw percentage just 69.4%.
Dallas Mavericks:
Last 5 games: W–L–L–L–L
Averaging 111.0 PPG, allowing 118.5 PPG.
Struggling defensively, ranked bottom-10 in opponent FG%.
Series History
Bucks lead all-time series 46–43.
Teams split last season’s meetings 1–1.
Milwaukee last won in Dallas in 2024.
Betting Trends:
Bucks are 4–2 ATS in last six games.
Mavericks are 1–4 ATS in last five games.
Over has hit in 3 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games.
Dallas games trend Over due to defensive lapses.
Key Takeaway
This matchup pits Milwaukee’s star duo of Giannis and Lillard against Dallas’ Luka-Kyrie backcourt, with both teams needing a statement win. The Bucks are favored thanks to their balanced roster and defensive edge, but the Mavericks’ home court and Dončić’s brilliance make them a dangerous underdog. Expect a high-scoring, fast-paced contest with Milwaukee holding the advantage.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Bucks – 2.5
Dallas Mavericks 230.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 9, 2025
