The Dallas Mavericks are looking to build momentum as they continue a crucial home stretch, but Saturday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks presents a significant challenge.
With injuries continuing to impact the Mavericks’ frontcourt, Kyrie Irving must shoulder a heavy offensive burden against a Milwaukee team that recently held off the Denver Nuggets in a 121-112 victory.
Irving delivered a strong all-around performance in Dallas’ 103-96 win over Charlotte on Thursday, finishing with 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists. He will look to deliver again on Saturday.
Here’s the featured Irving prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday’s matchup against the Bucks.
Best Kyrie Irving Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 33.5 Points + Rebounds (-135)
Irving has stepped up since the NBA All-Star break, averaging 28.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists over his last four games. With Dallas missing key frontcourt contributors like Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II, Irving’s scoring and rebounding responsibilities remain elevated.
“He’s been very consistent here,” Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said of Irving. “You can never take for granted any star or anybody who is in uniform. They all play their part to help the team win. His calmness and energy is a high and the guys play off of that. You could see that in this (Charlotte) game.”
Milwaukee presents a formidable challenge defensively, but the Bucks are playing their second game in three nights, potentially creating fatigue-related opportunities for Irving to attack.
Given Irving’s recent momentum and increased workload, he is well-positioned to clear this 33.5 points + rebounds line against a Milwaukee defense that has struggled to contain elite scoring guards.
With Irving leading the way, the Mavericks will look to hold their ground in the Western Conference playoff race. Expect him to take on a high-usage role and exceed this number in what should be a tightly contested game.
