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In the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, the Thunder and the Mavericks are now locked at 2-2 heading into Game 5 of their series. The game will begin at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) in the Paycom Center located in Oklahoma City.
The game will be airing on television thanks to TNT. According to the over/under, there are 213 points, and the Thunder have a 4.5-point advantage at home. The money line for the Thunder is -178, while the money line for the Dallas Mavericks is +148.
During the Thunder’s most recent victory, which was a 100-96 triumph over the Mavericks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points led all scorers. In addition to that, he added eight rebounds and five assists. Gilgeous-Alexander’s effort was sufficient to assist the Thunder in covering the spread, which was a significant accomplishment considering that they entered the game as 1.5-point underdogs.
For the Mavericks, P.J. Washington and Luka Doncic each had 12 rebounds, with Washington also making five three-pointers. Doncic also had nine rebounds. The Thunder were able to prevent the Mavericks from shooting three-pointers at a rate of 34.3% on 12 tries.
The Thunder completely dominated the fourth quarter, resulting in a 35-27 victory over the Mavericks. Despite the fact that the over/under for the game was 214.5 points, the teams did not meet that number by 18.5 points. At the beginning of the game, Dallas had a 1.5-point advantage.
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder
- Where: Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
Mavericks vs Thunder Betting Odds
Here are the Mavericks vs Thunder Betting odds:
| TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALLAS MAVERICKS | +4 | +150 | Over 213 |
| OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER | -4 | -170 | Under 213 |
Mavericks vs Thunder Betting Prediction
Read our Mavericks vs Thunder Betting prediction. Find out who we think will walk away victorious and cover the spread in Oklahoma City.
- On the road, the Mavericks come up against Oklahoma City, where they have a record of 50-32.
- The defense of Dallas allows 114.3 points per game on average.
- Following a defeat at the hands of the Thunder, the Mavericks are looking to get back on track.
- When the Thunder take on the Mavericks, the score will be 57-25.
- Over the course of their current season, the Thunder have scored an average of 120.1 points per game.
- Most recently, the Thunder prevailed over the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 100-96.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Prediction
First, we have the Mavericks vs Thunder Betting prediction for Dallas.
With an average of 230.8 points scored per game, Dallas has a record of 41-51 on the over/under for the current season. Currently, the over/under for today is 213, and the Mavericks have managed to play under the total in both of their most recent games.
The Mavericks have a record of 30-16 on the road and have a record of 54-38 against the spread so far this season. As an underdog, they have a record of 17-17 against the spread and a record of 14-20 against the straight up.
At the moment, the Mavericks have a record of 50-32, which places them in fifth place in the Western Conference. They are 19-11 in games that are not part of a conference, but their record versus the West is 31-21.
The most recent game that the Mavericks played was a loss to the Thunder, which they lost 100-96. When they were the favorites in that game, they were 1.5 points, but now they are the underdogs. There was a 214.5 over/under for that particular game.
Throughout the course of this season, Luka Doncic has averaged 33.9 points per game, in addition to 9.8 assists and 9.2 rebounds. While he has averaged 23.2 points per game over the course of his most recent five games, he has only made 37.9% of his shots and 25.6% of his three-pointers.
Over the course of the past five games, P.J. Washington has made 51.1% of his three-point shots, making an average of 4.6 shots per game. Every time he plays, he averages 12.9 points for the season.
Dallas comes into the game as the fourth-best three-point shooting club in the league, with an average of 14.6 made threes per game entering the competition. They also have a field goal percentage of 48%, which places them eleventh overall.
Over the course of this season, the Mavericks have averaged 117.9 points per game, which places them sixth in the National Basketball Association. According to the league’s pace rankings, Dallas is ranked fourteenth.
The defense of the Dallas Mavericks allowed 114.3 points per game this season, which placed them 17th in the National Basketball Association. Within the league, they were seventeenth in terms of rebounding, with 42.9 boards per game being their average.
When it comes to the Mavericks, their opponents have only scored an average of 105.8 points per game over the course of the last five games, which places them ninth in the NBA.
The Dallas Mavericks have had a difficult time defending the three-point line this season, as their opponents have made 12.9 three-point shots per game against them, which ranks sixteenth in the NBA.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Prediction
Now, we have the Mavericks vs Thunder Betting prediction for OKC.
Although the current line for Thunder games is 213, the average over/under line for Thunder games this season is 230.6 points, which is higher than the current line. On average, they have scored 230.1 points per game throughout their contests.
As of this season, Oklahoma City has a record of 46-43-1 over and under. Both of the team’s most recent games have ended with the over/under line being in the negative.
In 67 of the 82 games that they have played so far this season, the Thunder have been the favorites. As the favorite, they have a record of 52-15 straight up and 39-28 against the spread (at home, they have a record of 29-16, and away, they have a record of 23-22).
With a record of 36-16, the Thunder have the best record in the Western Conference. Taking the lead in the Northwest Division, they have a record of 57-25 overall.
The Thunder were victorious over the Mavericks by a score of 100-96 in their most recent matchup. Prior to the game, they were a 1.5-point underdog, but they were able to cover the difference. There was a total of 214.5 as the over/under for the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored an average of 30.2 points per game while shooting 46.5% from the field over the course of his most recent five playing sessions. Additionally, he had a 9.8 rebounding average across all of these games.
Over the course of the past five games, Jalen Williams has played with an average of 18.4 points and 5.4 assists. During this season, Luguentz Dort has a three-point shooting percentage of 39.4% and averages 10.9 points per game.
The Thunder are currently in third place in the league with a point average of 120.1 per game, which places them in the overall rankings. At home, they score 122.1 points per game, which is the second highest average in the National Basketball Association. When it comes to the percentage of team field goals and true shooting percentage, Oklahoma City is quite close to the top of the league.
As of current season, the Thunder’s defense has been among the best in the league, allowing only 111.2 points per game, which places them ninth in the National Basketball Association.
They have outperformed themselves even more over the course of the last five games, allowing only 100.8 points per game, which places them in third place in the league. During that time period, they have been particularly successful at defending the two-point shot, allowing only 45.8% of attempted shots to come from within the arc.
Both blocked shots (6.6 per game) and field goal percentage allowed (45.2%) have been among the highest in the National Basketball Association (NBA) this season, with Oklahoma City ranking top in both categories.
On the other hand, they have had a difficult time defending the three-point line, as their opponents have shot 36.0% from beyond the arc, which places them in the 21st position in the league.
Mavericks vs Thunder Betting Trends
- In its last three games played away from home, Dallas has a record of 2-1 against the spread. The overall record of these games was 2-1, and they scored an average of 112 points per game against the opposition.
- The over-the-counter (ATS) record for Oklahoma City in their most recent three home games is 2-1, with an average of 99 odds. Overall, the squad concluded with a record of 2-1 in these matches.
- The Mavericks have won their last three games despite being considered underdogs by the betting public. They have won 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 both straight up.
- Over the course of their most recent three games as the favorite, the Thunder have a record of 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 straight up.
Mavericks vs Thunder Betting Pick
Free Mavericks vs Thunder Betting Pick: Dallas Spread
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