Mavericks Eye Key Road Win Against Nets
Mavericks vs Nets Bets
The Dallas Mavericks are slight favorites to beat the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, in what the sportsbook expects to be a close game.
We have Mavericks vs Nets bets for the non-conference game, and there has been some betting support for the Nets.
However, the Mavericks are a quality team with two All-Star players on the roster, so they’ll be tough to beat.
Mavericks vs Nets 
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Mavericks Needing a Boost
The Mavericks scored a good win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, but beating the Nets would give them momentum.
They are 27-23, which isn’t a good enough record for a team of their talent. However, there is still time for the Mavericks to get on a winning roll.
They have a winning 13-10 road record, so bettors have profited when they’re away from home.
Despite losing three of their last five games, they are only two games behind the Pelicans in the Southwest division, so they’re within striking position with NBA standings.
Luka Doncic is vital to their offense, and the last time the Mavericks played the Nets, he scored a whopping 49 points.
It’s tough to overlook that performance, which came at home, but it should give them confidence heading to Barclays Center.
Our Mavericks vs Nets bets factor in past results, which gives the Mavericks the edge with NBA betting markets.
We thought they would be shorter than -2 favorites, but there is always respect for the Nets, who have a winning ATS record at home.
Simmons Isn’t the Answer
We think there could be some betting support for the Nets because Ben Simmons might be available. However, we don’t think he’s worth the gamble.
The Australian is more of a distraction than a reason to bet on the Nets, who are only +2 underdogs despite being 20-29 and losing to the Golden State Warriors at home on Monday.
They are losing touch with the leaders of the Atlantic division. They are 17.5 games behind the Celtics, so if they want to make the playoffs, their record needs to improve.
NBA scores and odds might not match up against the Mavericks. We’re not sure where their offensive will come from, and there’s only so much the Mikal Bridges can do.
We thought the Nets would be around +4.5, so we’re finding it tough to include them in our Mavericks vs Nets bets.
If Simmons plays, he might create some interest, but we don’t think it will significantly affect the result. He is confident of the Nets’ style of play.
“I don’t think many teams are ready for a team that’s pushing the ball every single time down the floor. It gets guys cross-matched, different matchups you want offensively for us. And then just reading the defense and seeing what they’re going to give us,” Simmons said.
Ride the Better Team
We’re happy to take the Mavericks with our NBA picks today.
They are the better team, and although the Nets showed an ability to cover NBA spreads at the start of the season, they haven’t played well since.
Dallas was impressive when beating the 76ers on Monday, and it has always been a confident team. Therefore, lock in the Mavericks -2 with confidence.
It should be a high-scoring affair, so take over 232.5, considering 245 points were scored in their previous meeting in October.
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