Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 06/02/2024, 05:00  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 06/02/2024 at 05:00 in NBA Predictions

The Brooklyn Nets will play host to the Dallas Mavericks at the Barclays Center in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 20-29 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 27-23 and eighth in the Western Conference. 

The Dallas Mavericks have hit a rough patch, losing six of their last eight games, and they'll be aiming to break a two-game losing streak here following a heavy defeat against the Bucks in a 129-117 loss on Saturday. Leading the charge was Luka Doncic, who put up an impressive 40 points, nine rebounds, and 11 assists, while Maxi Kleber contributed 21 points on an efficient eight of 11 shooting. Currently ranked 10th in the NBA's scoring charts with an average of 118.2 points per game, the Mavericks face off against the Nets, who allow the 16th-fewest points per game at 115.3. Dallas' defense has struggled, conceding an average of 118.8 points per game, ranking them 21st in the league. Their opponents are shooting 48.9% from the field and 35.8% from beyond the arc. Dereck Lively and Dante Exum are uncertain for this match

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have had a mixed run lately, securing three wins in their last five games, but they'll be aiming to bounce back after a disappointing 109-98 loss to the Warriors last night. Leading the charge was Cam Thomas with 18 points, although he struggled with four of 21 shooting, while Nicolas Claxton and Royce O'Neale each contributed 15 points. Currently ranked 19th in the NBA's scoring charts with an average of 114.3 points per game, the Nets face off against the Dallas Mavericks, whose defense ranks 22nd in points allowed per game at 118.5. Defensively, the Nets have allowed an average of 115.4 points per game, placing them 16th in the league. Dorian Finney-Smith, Dariq Whitehead, and Day'Ron Sharpe are uncertain for Tuesday's match, while Ben Simmons is ruled out.