NBA : Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 10, 2024 9:30PM EST @ Paycom Center

The two teams, Dallas Mavericks, and Oklahoma City Thunder have been phenomenal in playing over the past weeks making this possible match very interesting to watch. The performance of the Mavericks has been double with excellent offense and defense while that of the Thunder has been incredibly tough against the spread, proving how tough they’ve been. Both teams are eager to continue building upon their recent askew which has pronouncedly shaped into a match that would hardly be missed as well as it would be hotly contested. So let’s find out what’s in store for us from this exciting development!

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Mavericks 2.54 , Thunder 1.55

Spread: Mavericks +4.5 , Thunder -4.5

Over/Under: 231

Team Recent Performance

Dallas Mavericks

They edged out Toronto 125-118 on December 8, with a spread of 8 points, covering it but overshooting the 236 points total. Two days prior, December 6, they won against Washington with a score of 137-101 against the spread of 13.5 while overshooting the total of 232.5. December 4 saw them beat Memphis 121-116 on a spread of 4.5 points, the total of which went under 244.5. On December 2, they added another win away, defeating Portland 137-131 as 5-point favorites, the total crossing 226. On December 1, they defeated Utah 106-94 while covering the spread 6.5 but the total went under 229.5. Overall, in four of these five games, the team has covered the spread but unevenly as to over/under with the over in two and under in three.

Oklahoma City Thunder

On December 8, they bested New Orleans 119-109 as 8-point favorites to cover the spread and went over 222 in total. Previously, on December 6, they won against Toronto on the road 129-92, winning by 10.5 points and went under in total 227. They demolished Utah, winning 133-106 at home, covering a staggering 13.5 points and going over on a total of 224.5. However, lost on December 2 in a 116-119 narrow defeat to Houston while being 1.5 point favorites, with an over total being 220. Two days back, they bounced back by defeating the Lakers, 101-93, as 3-point favorites, under 229.5. They have certainly proven effective against the spread and an equalizer between the overs and unders.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Dallas Mavericks squared off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in an unequal record match up (6-4) against (4-6). However, both teams are tied in over/under (5-5). Out of the two, the Mavericks take the lead in ATS records – 6-4 over 4-6. In offense, the Thunder leads in scoring average via 112.7 against 110.8, in halftime 59.4 vs. 56.9. They are also nearly equal in both their shooting percentages, with Oklahoma slightly leading by shooting 46.33% from the field compared to Dallas’ 46.14%. When it comes to rebounds, Dallas is superior, getting an average of 45.9 boards per game compared to 40.4 by the Thunder. The two teams each have 129 three-point shots made, although the Thunder attempted more shots at 365 compared to 342 by the Mavs. Defensively, the Thunder also lead on steals, attaining an average of 7.8 against 6.0.

Team Injuries

Dallas Mavericks

Indefinitely listed as out is Dante Exum (PG, wrist) while Maxi Kleber (PF, illness) and Jaden Hardy (PG, ankle) are both downgraded to out for the game. PJ Washington (SF, illness) and Naji Marshall (SF, illness) are questionable, while Brandon Williams (PG, thumb) is ruled out.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Jaylin Williams (C, hamstring), Chet Holmgren (PF, hip), Adam Flagler (PG, hand), and Nikola Topic (PG, knee) are out indefinitely for this season. Ousmane Dieng (SF, finger) has also been downgraded from doubtful to out for the game.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder will win and cover the spread with the total going over 231.

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