The Brooklyn Nets (4-6) travel to American Airlines Center to play the Dallas Mavericks (5-3) in a Monday night battle. This matchup features Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic, with both players ranked in the top three in the NBA in scoring. On Oct. 27, Dallas defeated Brooklyn 129-125 in an overtime game. Kyrie Irving (suspension) remains out while the Nets list Ben Simmons (knee) as questionable.
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Dallas is a 5.5-point favorite in the latest Nets vs. Mavericks odds from Caesars Sportsbook. The over/under for total points is set at 216.5. Before making any Mavericks vs. Nets picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Mavericks and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Mavs vs. Nets:
- Nets vs. Mavericks spread: Mavericks -5.5
- Nets vs. Mavericks over/under: 216 points
- Nets vs. Mavericks money line: Dallas -225, Brooklyn +185
- BKN: Under is 4-0 in Nets' last four overall
- DAL: Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last five Monday games
- Nets vs. Mavericks picks: See picks here
Why the Mavericks can cover
Guard Spencer Dinwiddie joins Doncic in the backcourt. Dinwiddie has been a smart and smooth ball-handler who can set his teammates up. The Colorado product brings great height and wingspan to the floor, allowing him to shoot over his defenders or scan the floor well. He is second on the team in scoring (17.3) with 4.3 assists per contest.
Center Christian Wood came over to Dallas in the offseason and he's already been making an impact through eight games. Wood has quick feet, huge hands and a nice shooting stroke from the perimeter. The UNLV product owns good awareness and is a solid shot-blocker. Wood is averaging 16.8 points and eight rebounds per game off the bench. On Nov. 2, he racked up 21 points and 10 boards.
Why the Nets can cover
Durant remains an offensive juggernaut. He can get a bucket from anywhere on the floor with a knockdown jumper and stout handles. The two-time NBA champion is strong when driving to the hoop and is nearly automatic from the free-throw line. Durant is third in the league in scoring (31.5) with 6.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. In the win over the Washington Wizards on Nov. 4, he amassed 28 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists.
Power forward Nicolas Claxton is an athletic and energetic player down low. Claxton plays with extreme heart and grit once he steps on the floor. The Georgia product does a great job working under the basket and is a very solid rebounder. He's averaging a team-high 8.8 rebounds with 12.4 points and 2.4 blocks per contest. Claxton has also logged three double-doubles thus far.
How to make Nets vs. Mavericks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 228 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
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