Best Mavericks vs. Bucks Picks Tonight: NBA Player Props, Odds & Score Predictions for March 5

The Mavericks seasons has gone off the rails over the last month, and now face the Bucks tonight in their first game without Kyrie Irving.

Shane Jackson

Last updated: March 5, 2025 5:25 PM EST • 5 min read

Mavericks vs. Bucks Prediction Tonight: Best NBA Odds, Picks & Player Props for March 5 — Pictured: Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00). Photo by Kevin Jairaj via Imagn Images.

The Dallas Mavericks (32-30) will play their first game without Kyrie Irving - who tore his ACL earlier this week - tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks (36-25). Tipoff from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA League Pass).

Our Mavericks vs. Bucks prediction and player props give some insight on how bettors should play this game. Our best sports betting sites list the hosts as 10.5-point favorites against a team that has seen its season go off the rails since trading Luka Doncic.

Read on to see how we believe Milwaukee will fare tonight against a Mavericks side with little to play for this season.

💰 Best Mavericks vs. Bucks predictions & NBA player props tonight: March 5

Here are my best Mavericks vs. Bucks predictions and player props for tonight's NBA matchup with my pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale. Be sure to check out the rest of our NBA picks along with our guide on how to bet on the NBA.

Game pick: Mavericks to cover +10.5 (-108 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐
Spencer Dinwiddie player prop pick: Over 5.5 assists (-120 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Giannis Antetokounmpo player prop pick: Under 6.5 assists (-115 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐
Max Christie player prop pick: Under 3.5 assists (-120 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐

📊 Mavericks vs. Bucks pick & odds: Who will win tonight's NBA matchup?

As of 9 a.m., the Bucks are favored by 10.5 points to beat the Mavericks in tonight's NBA matchup at 8 p.m. from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. I predict the Mavericks will cover the spread (+10.5) in a hard-fought loss to the Bucks.

🔢 Mavericks vs. Bucks odds & betting lines

Here are the latest Mavericks vs. Bucks odds and betting lines from our best live betting sites.

🎯 Mavericks vs. Bucks score prediction: Bucks 115, Mavericks 107

I expect Dallas to play inspired for one night in the first game without Irving. I predict the Bucks will beat the Mavericks by a final score of Bucks 115, Mavericks 107.

Best bet: Mavericks +10.5 (-108 via DraftKings)

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💰 Best Mavericks vs. Bucks player prop bet odds & expert picks: March 5

Here are my best Mavericks vs. Bucks player prop bet odds and expert picks for tonight's NBA matchup. You can also check out our NBA player prop odds tool for the latest NBA odds at the best legal sportsbooks in your region.

🏀 Best Spencer Dinwiddie prop pick: Over 5.5 assists ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -120 via DraftKings ($10 to win $8.33)

After Doncic was traded, Irving was the team’s last actual creator. With Irving sidelined, it’s worth wondering who will run the offense and get things going for the Mavs for the rest of the season.

I believe it will start with Dinwiddie, who dished six assists and attempted 12 shots in 27 minutes on Monday. He’s only cleared this assist prop four times since Jan. 31, but the team has changed so much.

I project 6.4 assists for Dinwiddie, indicating value on this line at DraftKings.

📊 Best Spencer Dinwiddie prop bet odds

🏀 Best Giannis Antetokounmpo prop pick: Under 6.5 assists ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -115 via bet365 ($10 to win $8.70)

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There might not be any reason for Antetokounmpo to pass the ball. He can run through any Dallas defender, particularly given that the team’s frontcourt has been banged up since Anthony Davis went down with an injury.

Antetokounmpo has averaged six assists per game this season, clearing this mark in three straight games.

However, this Under has gone from +114 to -140 at FanDuel for a reason. The market believes there is value in fading an inflated assist prop, and so do I.

📊 Best Giannis Antetokounmpo prop bet odds

🏀 Best Max Christie prop pick: Under 3.5 assists ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -120 via DraftKings ($10 to win $8.33)

Sticking with the assist market, I don’t think Christie will be the beneficiary in an Irving-less lineup like the market seems to believe. That’s not really Christie’s game.

Christie has averaged 1.1 assists per game in his career. While that average is up to 3.5 per contest since joining the Mavs, that was more due to his role alongside Irving. I don’t think he will have as much success against teams more focused on him.

I project 2.8 assists, providing value on this line at -132 or better.

📊 Best Max Christie prop bet odds

🚑 Mavericks vs. Bucks injuries

Here are the latest injuries for tonight's Mavericks vs. Bucks matchup, which will update in real time.

📺 How to watch Mavericks vs. Bucks tonight

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5
🕗 Time: 8 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee)
📺 TV: N/A
💻 Streaming: NBA League Pass

❓ Mavericks vs. Bucks FAQs

Who is favored to win Mavericks vs. Bucks?

The Bucks are -500 to win, for an implied probability of 83.33%.

What are the odds for Mavericks vs. Bucks?

The Bucks are 10.5-point favorites, with a game total of 222.5.

What time is Mavericks vs. Bucks tonight?

Tonight’s Mavericks vs. Bucks game will begin at 8 p.m. ET.

How to watch Mavericks vs. Bucks

Watch Mavericks vs. Bucks tonight on NBA League Pass.

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Shane Jackson

Shane Jackson has been writing for Sportsbook Review since 2022, though his passion for sports, writing, and betting runs much longer than that. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a journalism degree in 2017 and has been covering sports ever since, working for MLB.com, Manhattan Mercury, Lawrence Journal-World, WynnBET, Bet Chicago Sports, BetNOLA, and BetMGM. Jackson cares about creating quality sports betting content above all else. He uses a mixture of models, information, film, analysis, and a top-down approach to locate every best bet shared for SBR. He never gives out a pick that he wouldn’t be willing to spend his own money on. Jackson is focused on finding +EV bets on a daily basis for a variety of sports such as NCAAF, NCAAB, NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB. He usually bets on props but is willing to wager on a spread or total when there is an edge. Don’t ask him how many bets he has placed on a typical college football Saturday. Jackson doesn’t care if you follow him on social media, but his Twitter account has info on how you can follow his bets through multiple third-party platforms. He just wants you to read all the great work from the SBR team.