Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup

Check out our free Mavericks vs Thunder prediction for this NBA matchup in Oklahoma City. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Mavericks head to Oklahoma City for a matchup with the Thunder.
  • Dallas has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (10th).
  • The Mavericks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Thunder.
  • The Thunder are set to host the Mavericks at 36-7.
  • The Thunder are averaging 116.6 points per game so far.
  • The Thunder are coming off a 123-114 win vs. the Mavericks.

Mavericks vs Thunder Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the 9th ranked Dallas Mavericks (23-21) will travel to take on the 1st ranked Oklahoma City Thunder (36-7) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are favored by 13 points and have won two straight games, while the Mavericks have lost two in a row.

This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and can be seen on KFAA. The over/under line for the game is 220.5.

Mavericks vs. Thunder Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Where: Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 23rd
  • Betting Odds OKC -13, DAL +524 | OKC -755 O/U 220.5

Mavericks Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

The Mavericks fell to 23-21 on the season after a narrow 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Dallas, who were +3.5 point underdogs, covered the spread but couldn’t secure the win. The game’s total of 229 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 213.

Dallas started strong with an 11-0 run, taking the lead from 17-13 to 24-17. However, Minnesota outscored them 38-31 in the 2nd quarter and 31-29 in the 3rd. The Mavericks entered the 4th quarter down 86-82 but managed to outscore the Timberwolves 32-29 in the final period, though it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

In their 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves, the Mavericks shot 50% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Kyrie Irving led the way with 36 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 36.4% efficiency.

P.J. Washington added 30 points, shooting 54.5% from the field, while Daniel Gafford chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds. Irving scored 16 points in the 4th quarter, with Washington adding 10 in the final period.

Defensively, the Mavericks shined in the 1st quarter, giving up just 17 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, allowing 38 points. They also gave up 31 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves.

Dallas held Minnesota to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Timberwolves shot 34 free throws, making 30. The Mavericks finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 4 blocks.

Thunder Preview: Do the Thunder Stand a Chance at Home?

Dallas dropped to 23-21 on the season after a 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Despite being +3.5 point underdogs, the Mavericks covered the spread but couldn’t secure the win at home. The total score of 229 points went over the pre-game line of 213.

Dallas started strong with an 11-0 run, taking the lead from 17-13 to 24-17, but Minnesota outscored them 38-31 in the 2nd quarter. The Timberwolves also edged the Mavericks 31-29 in the 3rd quarter. Dallas made a push in the 4th, outscoring Minnesota 32-29, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 54-point performance led the Thunder to a 123-114 win over the Jazz, as he added 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Jalen Williams contributed 25 points, while Cason Wallace chipped in 13 points, shooting 75% from the field.

The Thunder hit 12 threes at a 30.8% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 46.3%. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 18 points in the 3rd quarter and added 13 more in the 4th, while Williams scored 12 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Thunder gave up 114 points to the Jazz but managed to secure the win. Their best defensive effort came in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 25 points. Overall, they held Utah to 46% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder allowed 14 threes on 37% shooting. They sent the Jazz to the line 24 times, with Utah hitting 16 free throws. Oklahoma City recorded 15 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Mavericks vs Thunder Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 111 points per game in these contests.
  • Across the Thunder last five home games, the team averaged 120 points per game while allowing 106. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-2-1, while going 3-2 straight-up.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
  • Against the spread, the Thunder have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.

Mavericks vs Thunder Prediction

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