Nets vs Mavericks Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 3/24/2025

The Dallas Mavericks head to Brooklyn with their postseason dreams hanging by a thread, riding the momentum of Spencer Dinwiddie's 31-point outburst that snapped their recent four-game skid.

Both teams enter Monday's clash in desperate need of a win, with the Nets mired in a three-game losing streak and shooting under 40% in their last three outings, while Dallas has found its offensive rhythm behind hot shooting from PJ Washington and Klay Thompson.

The Brooklyn Nets host the Dallas Mavericks at Barclays Center in what promises to be a compelling matchup between two teams searching for their identity late in the season.

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks preview

The struggling Mavericks head to Barclays Center looking to build on their momentum after snapping a brutal four-game losing streak with a gutsy win over Detroit.

Spencer Dinwiddie's been on fire lately, dropping 31 points on efficient 9-of-12 shooting in their last outing, while P.J. Washington's emergence as a reliable scoring option has given Dallas a much-needed boost.

The Nets, meanwhile, can't seem to catch a break - they're mired in a three-game skid and have managed to win just two of their last 15 games, though Trendon Watford's recent 26-point explosion off the bench offers a glimmer of hope.

Both teams have been sieves on defense, with Dallas giving up 127.3 points per game in their last three, while Brooklyn's home court hasn't provided much advantage as they've allowed 114+ points in two of their last three at Barclays.

The Mavs have historically owned this matchup, winning eight of their last ten against Brooklyn, but they'll need to overcome the absence of key players Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Dante Exum.

Keep an eye on the Nets' D'Angelo Russell and Ziaire Williams, whose questionable status could further thin out Brooklyn's already depleted rotation.

The combination of Dallas's hot shooting (over 53% in their last three games) and Brooklyn's offensive struggles (under 40% during the same stretch) suggests this could be a long night for the home team.

With both squads fighting through injuries and defensive issues, expect a back-and-forth affair that could come down to which team's role players step up in crunch time.