The Mavericks will play the Bucks on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Dallas Mavericks and the Milwaukee Bucks will take to the court on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks arrive at this game with a 85.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks, have a 84.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks sport a 10-26 away team record. That result ranks them 14th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks hit the floor with a 16-21 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 12th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks sit 21st (113.9) for average points scored per game. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 26th, averaging 110.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.9 points against the Dallas Mavericks per game this season. That result puts them 8th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 10th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 116.9 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks wind down the season with a 4-11 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, have a 9-6 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 24-50 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 29-45 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye basketball enthusiasts! The Dallas Mavericks sail into enemy territory against the Milwaukee Bucks...in a showdown of two teams fighting for a playoff berth in the final stretch of the season. The Mavericks, with a 24-50 record, are hungry for a victory...while the Bucks, standing at 29-45, aim to defend their home court.
In division play, the Mavericks trail with a dismal 4-11 record...compared to the Bucks' 9-6 division standing. Both teams are ready for a fierce battle...as they look to improve their positioning in the playoff race.
The Mavericks have been scoring an average of 113.9 points per game...while the Bucks are close behind with an average of 110.4 points per game. It's sure to be a high-scoring affair...with each team looking to outshoot their opponent.
Review each team's season standings below...and gear up for a thrilling matchup between two hungry teams. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...and be prepared for an intense game on the court. Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...and get ready to witness a battle of epic proportions!
Best Mavericks at Bucks Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Mavericks are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 231.5 -109 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Mavericks are the -139 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Mavericks
Bucks
3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Dallas Mavericks favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Bucks
Game to Overtime
3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | Yes +1100No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at MIL 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 116.5 o -118116.5 u -110Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
DAL at MIL 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 114.5 o -120114.5 u -105Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at MIL 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
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Ousmane Dieng
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at MIL 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Milwaukee Bucks | 32 | 49 | 0.395 | +32.0 | 19-22 | 13-27 | 9-7 | 21-30 | 110.7 | 116.7 | -6.0 | W1 | 3-7 |
| e - Dallas Mavericks | 25 | 56 | 0.309 | +39.0 | 15-25 | 10-30 | 4-12 | 14-37 | 113.7 | 119.5 | -5.8 | L3 | 2-8 |
Dallas Mavericks & Milwaukee Bucks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
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Dallas Mavericks & Milwaukee Bucks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 at 8:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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