Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
Two good teams in the Western Conference will play each other tonight. The Dallas Mavericks visit Oklahoma to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is a match to follow because this could be a possible playoff series when the NBA playoffs start in April. Let’s see the Mavericks vs Thunder Betting odds.
The Mavericks come into today’s game as the 8th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 38-28. In the Southwest Division, they are in 2nd place.
Dallas has won four straight games and is 36-30 against the spread this season. As the underdog, they have an ATS record of 11-15 and have covered in their last two road games.
This season, the Mavericks have been the underdog in 26 of their 66 games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 9-17, and they are 11-15 straight-up. Today, they are getting 10 points on the spread.
In their last game, the Mavericks defeated the Warriors by a score of 109-99. The O/U line for that game was 234 points, and Dallas covered the spread as 8.5-point favorites.
For the season, the Mavericks have an O/U record of 33-33, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 236.5 points.
Thunder wants to strike the top of the West
This season, Oklahoma City has an average O/U line of 233.7 points, which is lower than today’s line of 237.5. The Thunder have gone under the O/U line in their last three games.
Oklahoma City’s O/U record for the season is 34-30-1. In their last game against the Pacers, the teams combined for 232 points, which was below the O/U line of 240.5.
Against the spread, the Thunder are 40-25 for the season and 22-11 ATS at home. On the road, they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.
Oklahoma City is 36-13 as the favorite this season and has a scoring margin of +9.7 points per game in those games. As the favorite, they are 29-20 ATS and 11-5 ATS at home.
The Thunder are currently 2nd in the Western Conference with a record of 45-20 according to the NBA standings. In their last game, they lost to the Pacers by a score of 121-111. Oklahoma City was favored by 5.5 points going into that game.
For the season, the Thunder are 28-15 against Western Conference opponents and 17-5 in non-conference games. In their games, the average scoring line is 233.7 points per game.
Game Information
| DALLAS MAVERICKS vs OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER |
| Location of the Game: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Date and Time: Thursday, March 14th 10:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| MAVERICKS | 38-28 | 122 | 238 | SPREAD DAL +10 |
MONEYLINE DAL +347 |
TOTAL OVER 237.5 |
| THUNDER | 45-20 | 116 | ||||
AI Picks: Dallas Mavericks 122 – Oklahoma City Thunder 116
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Mavericks +10 | ML Mavericks +347 | OVER 237.5
Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head
In the last five head to head matchups, the Thunder have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Thunder and Mavericks, the Thunder hold the edge with an ATS record of 7-3.
Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Thunder and Mavericks, the over/under record in these games is 5-0 with a combined average of 238 points per contest.
Mavericks vs Thunder Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Dallas Mavericks Game Analysis
So far this season, the Mavericks have been one of the NBA’s most prolific offenses, ranking 6th in scoring at 119 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (118.1) than at home (119.8).
When it comes to pace, Dallas is 11th in the league at 99.7 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 12th in the NBA at 48%.
One of the Mavericks’ strengths has been their three-point shooting. They are 3rd in the league in made threes per game (14.8) and 2nd in three-point attempts (39.8). Overall, they have hit 37% of their looks from beyond the arc.
On the season, the Mavericks are 22nd in the NBA in points allowed per game at 117.5. They are also 20th in field goal percentage allowed at 48.2%.
Over their last five games, the Mavericks have been even better on defense, ranking 5th in field goal percentage allowed at 45.5%. They have also been strong inside the arc, ranking 3rd in two-point percentage allowed over that stretch.
On the season, opponents have made 57.6% of their three-point attempts against the Mavericks, which is 19th in the NBA. However, over their last five games, they have improved in that area, ranking 17th in three-point percentage allowed.
Based on the NBA Injury Report, Luka Doncic (Hamstring) and Brandon Williams (Wrist) are questionable, affecting their NBA player stats.
Oklahoma City Thunder Game Analysis
At home this season, the Thunder are scoring 122.7 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA. Overall, they are 3rd in the league in scoring at 120.7 points per game. When it comes to pace, Oklahoma City is 12th at 99.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 2nd in the league at 49%.
So far this season, the Thunder have made 56% of their two-point attempts, which is 6th in the NBA. In terms of three-point shooting, they have made 39% of their shots from beyond the arc, which is 1st in the league. When it comes to free throws, Oklahoma City is 13th in the NBA at 17.8 made free throws per game.
When looking at their offensive rebounding, the Thunder are 29th in the league at 8.8 per game. In terms of assists, they are 12th in the NBA with 26.9 per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Thunder’s defense has been solid this season, ranking 13th in points allowed per game at 113.0. They have been especially tough inside the arc, ranking 2nd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.6%. However, Oklahoma City has struggled to defend the three-point line, ranking 25th in three-point shooting percentage allowed. On the season, opponents have made more threes than their season average in 58.5% of games vs. the Thunder.
Throughout the season, the Thunder have done a good job of protecting the rim, ranking 1st in blocked shots per game. They also rank 3rd in steals per game and 13th in personal fouls. In terms of rebounding, Oklahoma City ranks 27th in rebounds per game and 14th in defensive rebounds.
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