Mavericks vs. Bucks: Odds, Picks and Preview for November 18 Game

(Photo : John Fisher/Getty Images) MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - Luka Doncic (#77) of the Dallas Mavericks shoots a jump shot over the reach of Giannis Antetokounmpo (#34) of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum.

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, November 18, at the Fiserv Forum in what promises to be an exciting clash between two heavyweight ballclubs.

The Mavericks vs. Bucks game is the first time both NBA teams will meet this 2023-24 season.

The Mavs want to make it back-to-back wins following their win over the Washington Wizards.

On the other hand, the Bucks are on a three-game winning streak with wins over the Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, and the Charlotte Hornets.

Mavericks vs. Bucks Odds

The Bucks are 4.5-point spread favorites to prevail over the Mavericks. The Moneyline for this matchup is -179 for Milwaukee and +150 for Dallas per OddsSharks.com.

Hence, the Mavericks will have to come up with a good game to cover those odds. Seeing that they have managed to rack up an impressive record this early in the season, the Mavericks vs. Bucks encounter should prove to be interesting.

Mavericks vs. Bucks Preview

Dallas's eyes will be on Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving again. In their win over the Wizards, Doncic finished with 26 points and 10 assists. It was his third double-double performance of the season, per ESPN.

Tim Hardaway Jr. had a good game as well. He finished with 31 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists coming off the bench. Also stepping up was Derrick Jones Jr., who tallied 20 points and 7 rebounds.

Irving sat out that game due to a sprained left foot. However, he is listed as probable against the Bucks. Against a powerhouse team, head coach Jason Kidd will need all the help he can get, SI.com reported.

As for the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will be a formidable pair to reckon with. They are coming off a huge win over the Charlotte Hornets, 103-99, USA Today reported. So it is hardly surprising that they are installed as favorites in Saturday's Mavericks vs. Bucks encounter.

Aside from Antetokounmpo and Lillard, Khris Middleton is picking up his game. Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez also need to do their share to ensure that the Bucks get their fourth-straight win.

Mavericks vs. Bucks Pick

Unless the Mavericks have a good game plan against the Bucks, Milwaukee is likely to pull through and continue their winning ways.

It will take a huge game from Doncic or Irving to pull this one off. Unless the Bucks have an off-night, the Mavericks will have to work double-time to turn the tables on the 2021 NBA champs.